Montessori Classroom Assistant

MONTESSORI CLASSROOM ASSISTANT/INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT(ALL LEVELS)
Levels: Kindergarten 36 year old) Lower Elementary 69 year old)

About Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School
Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter Schools mission is to offer a quality Montessori education infused with culturally inclusive principles to guide children to develop to their fullest Assistant Position Summary:
Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS is seeking Classroom Teaching Assistants for our Primary through Upper Elementary grade levels. Levels at SSMA are: The Childrens House /Primary 36 year old) Lower Elementary 69 year old) and Upper Elementary 912 year old) This position provides integral support to the Lead Guide to ensure that children have an authentic Montessori teaching and learning experience. Individuals working on their Montessori Guide certification and seeking a mentored internship opportunity under an SSMA Lead Guide are encouraged to apply. This position requires love patience and respect for children. The Classroom Assistant will encourage the children to be independent and model for them appropriate manners and behaviors and help the lead guide teacher facilitate a classroom environment designed to promote social physical and intellectual growth and learning excellence by following the
philosophies of Dr. Maria Duties and Responsibilities
Provide Support to the Lead Classroom Teacher

1. Manage the classroom in such a way that protects the lessons that the lead teacher is giving.
2. Encourage the children to be independent and model for them appropriate manners and behaviors.
3. Work with individual children or small groups as directed by the lead guide/teacher.
4. Preparing the Montessori classroom environment to meet the students needs and interests.
5. Take attendance daily for the Guide.
6. Provide instruction or serve as CoTeacher under the supervision of the Lead Guide.

Assist in the Maintenance of the Prepared Montessori Classroom Environment

1. Clean the classroom and replenish materials and supplies in the morning and afternoon.
2. Move throughout the classroom during work periods to make sure the classroom continues to be clean lively and inviting.
3. Make materials as required by the lead guide/ teacher.

Assist in Data Collection and recordkeeping

1. Participate in all training related to data collection and assessment. This includes taking daily attendance in PowerSchool.
2. Gather written observations and input them in SSMA SIS and any other datakeeping systems as directed by the lead guide/teacher.
3. Discuss observations with the lead guide/teacher and other teaching staff as appropriate.
4. Assist with the administration of Teacherdeveloped or standardized assessments as directed. To include EC LE and UE assessments.

Provide Primary Supervision During NonAcademic Times

1. Provide supervision and enriching activities during nonacademic times including arrival lunch recess dismissal and before and aftercare.
2. Provide communication about students development during these times to the lead teacher.

Requirements and Experience

• Possess a minimum of an Associates (required) or Bachelors degree (preferred)
• At least 3 years of prior working experience preferably in a Montessori school and/or a diverse public
  private or charter elementary school required
• Prior classroom assistant and/or lead teaching experience preferred
• Possess a current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Bilingualism in Spanish French Aand mharic a plus (though not required)
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Willingness to attend and complete classroom assistant training provided in August and during the school year and/or willingness to become a Guide after one year of successful employment
• Have a sense of humor and a love of children.

Compensation:
Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with prior experience and education. This is a 10month position. In addition a comprehensive benefits package is
Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS offers the following benefits to all fulltime employees. See for salaries Dental and Vision insurance premiums subsidized by employer