POSITION TITLE:           Montessori Instructional Assistant  

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:

            Reports to:                      Building Principal and Lead Classroom Teacher     

            Contract Length:              School Year – Teacher scheduled days

            Hourly Rate:         Begins at $11.44  Depending on Experience and education

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

• This position requires an individual who will assist the lead teacher in successfully implementing all aspects of the Montessori program working with students, staff and parents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implement instructional and classroom leadership strategies which reflect the Montessori model.
• Actively participate in on-going professional development/training. Participation required.
• Work with the Montessori classroom teacher, instructional and Montessori coaches and principal.
• Assist the teacher in providing a skillfully prepared environment that allows children to explore, move, share with a group and be independent, make decisions, develop self-control and create order that cultivates a lifelong love of learning.
• Collaborates successfully with teams to integrate Montessori pedagogy.
• Employ a wide variety of instructional techniques which reflect differentiation of instruction as directed by the Montessori teacher.
• Assist in successfully with implementing curriculum in a multi-age classroom.
• Embrace the Montessori program and the Montessori philosophy.
• Work well with others.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of a diverse (ethical/racial) urban school population and apply appropriate instructional strategies.
• Monitor and assist students with breakfast.
• Assist in the implementation of a best practice Montessori classroom demonstrating the Montessori beliefs and philosophy through curriculum, instructional strategies and classroom environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Recommendation for probation assistance on their most recent evaluation.
• Interview with Principal required.

Works in standard office and school building environments.  Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours.  Must be able to handle stress.