Brooklyn Heights Montessori School (BHMS) is currently seeking to fill two part-time positions for the following roles for academic year '24-'25. Please specify which position you prefer in your cover letter:

• Afterschool Teacher (15hrs/wk)
• Classroom Support Teacher/Substitute (No Afterschool) (up to 27hrs/wk)
• Afterschool Teacher & Classroom Support/Substitute (up to 27hrs/wk)

The Afterschool Teacher will work specifically for the MAP program, aka Montessori Afternoon Plus. Hours are 3pm to 6pm, Monday through Friday. They will monitor and care for students between preschool and grade 6. They will prepare materials and activities that are interesting and age-appropriate; provide tutoring for homework; mediate any conflicts between students; report any concerns to the Coordinator; and provide a safe and fun environment for the children. Maximum hours per week is 15 hours and the compensation is $23/h.
The Classroom Support Teacher/Substitute will provide assistance in Montessori classrooms and/or art programs, lunch and recess coverage and other support needed around the school. Candidates must have experience working with groups of children and be able to implement lesson plans when classroom teachers are out. The classroom support/Substitute work hours vary within 8:30am-3pm. Maximum hours per week is 27 hours per week and the compensation is $23/h.
The Afterschool Teacher & Classroom Support position is a combination of the two options above. Maximum hours per week is 27 hours per week and the compensation is $23/h.
Candidates should have solid experience (3 years) managing groups of children in an educational setting and demonstrate authoritative pedagogy based on positive discipline.
Requirements:

• Extensive experience working with groups of children
• Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required
• Knowledge or training in Montessori is a major plus!
• Strong work ethic

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity. In that spirit, BHMS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic.
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Brooklyn Heights Montessori School, in compliance with New York City Administrative Code §21-119 (derived from Local Law 60/1984) and section 424-a of the New York State Social Services Law, will require all employees to submit to a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and a records search of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment for the existence of reports of child abuse and maltreatment.
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer seeking candidates who will embrace the tenets of Montessori Education, including the principles of community, educational and professional excellence, social justice, and equity.
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, social justice and equity. In that spirit, BHMS does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic.