Upper Elementary Assistant Teacher AgesSchool Year
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We are seeking an Elementary Assistant Teacher to join our team here at Near North Montessori for the 2025/2026 school year!
The role of the Assistant Teacher will support various aspects of the Upper Elementary program for ages 9 to 12. The Upper Elementary classroom assistant position serves the students of Near North Montessori (NNM) by providing additional support in the development of the student in the Montessori environment through the preparation of the environment modeling grace and courtesy observation assistance with followup work and communication with families.
Schedule: 40 hours per week typically Monday through Friday with shifts falling between 8:00am and 6:00pm during the school year with adjustments or additional time as needed. This role may also include an opportunity to work summer camps if desired.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Assist with maintaining a classroom true to the Montessori philosophy including fostering a classroom community of respect and kindness
- Prepare and maintain a Montessori environment including developmentally appropriate materials and activities
- Support the teacher as needed and directed in the classroom and school environment
- Provide instruction and support to students work throughout the day
- Help maintain attendance and other written or electronic records
- Supervise students at lunch recess and nap periods; support transitions to and from each throughout the day
- Assist in the daily cleaning routines in the classroom and prepare/ maintain materials for student work
- Observe student behaviors and step in when appropriate communicating student progress or concerns with the teacher and other faculty
- Assist with drop off and pick up at the start and end of each school day
- Attend and participate in meetings both 1on1 or within groups for the position classroom or level
- Support classroom events and trips including outings class gatherings performances and more
- Acquire professional training and development in the educational field by attending coaching sessions training workshops and other related learning activities
- Attend a week long overnight camping trip to assist with the supervision of students at the end of the school year
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required assigned or requested
Qualifications :
- Associates or Bachelors degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience working with children ages 9 to 12 preferably in a Montessori educational setting
- Basic understanding of a childs cognitive physical social and emotional development
- Reliable flexible and able to provide a high level of support to colleagues and students
- Demonstrated commitment to cultural competency and developing skills to support a diverse student population
- Effective communicator verbal and written with children and adults
Additional Information :
Fulltime employment to start in August of 2025; however we would like to have this position filled by June of 2025.
Pay Information: The pay range for this position is $23.36 $26.00 an hour based on skills and experience.
Near North Montessori offers a variety of benefits which include:
- Medical Dental and Vision options
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- EAP Program & Pet Insurance
- Flexible Paid Time off
- Professional Development Opportunities
Near North Montessori believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race color religion gender national origin age disability genetic information sexual orientation ancestry veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal state or local antidiscrimination laws. The Schools equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment hiring selection compensation benefits transfer conditions and privileges of employment.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
