Teacher Assistant (full-time)

Creative Montessori Academy; Southgate (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Montessori Academy (CMA) is a tuition-free K-8 charter school in Southgate, MI, offering a Montessori-based curriculum and a tuition-based preschool program for early learners.

The Instructional Aide provides dedicated classroom support, helping teachers prepare materials, guide students, and maintain orderly learning environments to promote engagement and academic growth for all students.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or an associate degree, or pass required assessment.
• Ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and math.
• Professional communication with students, staff and guardians.
• Exemplary work habits and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute lesson materials with the lead teacher.
• Instruct students under supervision.
• Maintain student records as directed.
• Keep the classroom neat and orderly to support learning.
• Support learning activities across CMA and the community.
• Collaborate with parents to build trust and confidence.

Skills

Reading support

Math support

Classroom assistance

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Two years of college

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

To provide dedicated support to teachers and students in the classroom, assisting with various instructional activities and creating an inclusive learning environment. The Instructional Aide aims to facilitate student engagement and comprehension by offering individualized attention and reinforcing lesson concepts. Through collaboration with educators, the Instructional Aide seeks to contribute to the overall academic growth and success of students, promoting a positive and enriching educational experience for all.

What you'll do

• Helps the classroom teacher prepare and distribute lesson materials.
• Instructs students under supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Assists the classroom teacher in maintaining individual student records when asked.
• Assists the classroom teacher in keeping the classroom neat, clean and orderly to provide work and study areas conducive to learning.
• Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the Academy and the community.
• Demonstrates exceptional classroom techniques, which include the art of questioning, clarity of assignments, communicating an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression and student and classroom teacher experiences in large and small groups.
• Works cooperatively with parents' and generates guardians' confidence in the classroom teacher.
• Guides children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Displays personal qualities, which reflect favorably upon the individual, the group and the Academy.
• Carries out other duties assigned by the principal and/or Choice Schools Associates.

Qualifications

• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or obtain an associate's degree (or higher); or meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment or successfully pass the ETS Parapro Assessment
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing and mathematics; or
• Knowledge of and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
• Ability to communicate with students, staff and guardians in a professional manner.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Exemplary work habits verified by previous employers.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Desired Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or valid state of Michigan Teaching Certificate.
• Knowledge of and skills working with at-risk students.
• Experience in an educational setting with school-age children.

About Choice Schools Associates

Creative Montessori Academy (CMA) is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Montessori Model, CMA is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding Montessori schools within the state. The Montessori Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.

Creative Montessori Academy is a tuition-free K-8 charter school in Southgate, MI, offering a Montessori-based curriculum and a tuition-based preschool program for early learners.

15100 Northline Rd, Southgate, Michigan 48195-2408, US