Petite Montessori Instructor Aide

• Knowledge and understanding of and commitment to the Sion mission.
• Bachelors degree in Education or related subject matter preferred.
• Certification in Montessori curriculum for early education preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and facilitative skills.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with students parents faculty and staff.
• Flexibility in working with a variety of faculty across the divisions on faculty committees.
• Strong ability to work collegially with the Division faculty and support team.
• Ability to set goals and accept professional feedback.
• Must demonstrate competency with school related technology.

• Assist lead instructor in facilitating instruction for a preschool Montessori classroom consisting of eight to twelve students ranging in age from 2 to 3 years old.
• Collaborating with other Petite Montessori and Montessori teachers to horizontally and vertically align Sions curriculum.
• Work and collaborate with PreK Montessori team to plan interdisciplinary projects and experiential learning.
• Employ effective classroom management techniques that are fair just age-appropriate and preserve the ego of the student.
• Demonstrate effective use and understanding of the Montessori method for instruction.
• Responsible for regular parent communication through email appropriate digital classroom management systems and parent/teacher conferences twice a year.
• Participate in the life of the school through service projects Mass/prayer service assemblies community garden admissions events Sion Alliance events mission related retreats and advancement events.
• Seek and take part in professional development to enhance classroom practice.
• Fulfill other duties as requested by the Principal to include supervision of playground and lunch activities supporting other Montessori classrooms and other duties.

• Works in classroom environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts.
• Occasionally bend stoop and squat.
• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled environment.
• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.

Required Experience:

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