Temporary Teacher Asst-Montessori Prm

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 58,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Chicago Public Schools in Chicago seeks a Teacher Assistant – Montessori Program to support classroom teachers, supervise students, and help prepare instructional materials.

Under supervision, you will assist with lunchroom, playground, and daily activities, operate AV equipment, grade homework, communicate with parents, and help maintain orderly classrooms.

Qualifications

Associate's degree or 60 semester hours or Teacher Aide training.
Montessori Assistant training program is required.
Knowledge of Montessori philosophy and language
Ability to work with school-aged children and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

Supervise students during lunchroom and playground; monitor corridors and IDs.
Assist teachers with displays, bulletin boards, and learning materials.
Operate AV equipment and photocopying/ laminating machines; maintain classroom order.
Greet visitors, communicate with parents, and support tutoring and homework review.

Skills

Montessori philosophy

English grammar

Child development basics

Classroom support

Education

Associate's degree / 60 sem hours / Teacher Aide training

Montessori Assistant training program

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Photocopying machines

Laminating machine

Office equipment

Job description

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Posting Date

Oct 1, 2026, 1:20:03 PM

Primary Location

Far South Side-2350 West 110th Place (Henry Clissold School)

Salary Range : $38,771.69 to $58,420.45

JOB DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CLASS TITLE

Teacher Assistant – Montessori Program

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS

Under the general direction of the Montessori Program school principal, and under the immediate supervision of a Montessori teacher holding a valid state certificate directly engaged in teaching subject matter or conducting activities, assists in the instruction of pupils; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists in the supervision of students during lunchroom and playground activities, provides security functions within the school such as monitoring corridors and reviewing student identification cards, assists students in understanding and completing classroom assignments, assists teachers in preparing bulletin boards and displaying students work in classrooms, operates photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials, assists in maintaining the orderly arrangement of classrooms, greets and directs visitors to appropriate areas of the school, consults with teachers regarding concerns of individual students, operates audio-visual equipment such as video cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip projectors, tape recorders , and phonographs; provides tutoring services to students under the supervision of the classroom teacher; assists in collecting and grading students’ homework assignments and examination materials under the supervision of the classroom teacher; assists in supervising the loading and unloading of students on school busses; assists in the receipt, processing, and issuance of new books under the supervision of the classroom teacher; collects daily classroom absentee reports and contacts parents and guardians to verify causes of student absences; operates laminating machine to preserve materials used by students; may assist school teachers with wraps and toilet recesses as necessary.

DESIRABLE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training and Experience

Completion of an Associate’s degree from a college or university accredited by the North Central Association, or the successful completion of at least sixty (60) semester hours of college credit at a college or university accredited by the North Central Association, or successful completion of a Teacher Aide training program approved by the State of Illinois. Must have also successfully completed an approved Montessori Assistant training program.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill

Good knowledge of the Montessori philosophy and method of education good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, basic knowledge of mathematics, knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations.

Ability to work with and for school-aged children, ability to follow written and oral instructions, ability to operate basic office equipment, ability to communicate effectively with the public.

Good oral and written communication skills, good reading skills, skill in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements

Light Work: Exerting up twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, or up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force frequently to move objects. Even though weight of force moved may be only a negligible amount, a position should be rated as Light Work (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing or pulling of arm controls.

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