Teacher Assistant-Montessori School

Hearing and speech center of florida; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunset Montessori School, a 46-year-old Montessori program, seeks experienced teacher assistants with a valid DCF staff credential to work with children ages 1.5-6. The role involves assisting the Lead teacher, preparing lessons, and supporting the Montessori curriculum.

The position can be full-time, part-time, or annual (including summer), with a minimum of 20–30 hours per week. English proficiency is required, and training opportunities will be provided to meet regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• DCF staff certificate required to work with preschool aged children
• Montessori certification or ability to train-immediately—we will train
• Ability to work well with families and other team members
• Experience as a Montessori teacher assistant is a plus
• S/he must be fully English proficient

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead teacher with curriculum implementation and lesson planning
• Prepare lessons and materials and support Montessori activities
• Help with all facility needs and daily operations
• Participate in parent and staff meetings pertaining to programs served
• Support summer programs and be flexible with hours

Skills

English proficiency

Computer skills

Montessori knowledge

CRICUIT knowledge

Education

DCF staff certificate

Montessori certification or ability to train

Job description

Welcome to Sunset Montessori School, a 46-year-old Montessori school that is a subsidiary to the 888 year old nonprofit organization, The Hearing and Speech Center of Florida. Our SMS program follows Montessori Methodology, and we seek dedicated staff members to grow and make our programs flourish. The school is quaint, small ratios, and has beautiful grounds for the staff, families and children to enjoy.

Job Description

We seek experienced teacher assistants with DCF staff credential required by DCF (ages 1.5-6).

The assistant will work with school team on caring for children and adhering to a Montessori educational program, etc.

She will help prepare lessons, and follow the Lead teacher on curriculum and also help with all facility needs.

The position can be full time, part time, annual (which includes summer program); but we seek a minimum of 20-30 hours.

S/he will provide quality and child directed education to children within small teacher /child ratios.

We will facilitate certifications and trainings based on the needs of the applicant.

Teacher Assistant must be fully English proficient.

we want someone innovative, creative that has has computer skills, program skills, and CRICUIT knowledge a plus!

Qualifications

Requirements:

• -DCF staff certificate required to work with preschool aged children
• -Ability to work well with families and other team members.
• -Montessori certification or ability to train and get certified-immediately-we will train..
• -Complete understanding and ability to implement all regulatory processes.
• -Participate in parent and staff meetings pertaining to programs you serve.
• -Participation in programmatic planning for summer programs.
• -Experience as a Montessori teacher assistant is a plus!
• *Part time and full time assistants welcomed; We are a teaching site and will support Montessori Educators in the making!

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.