Summary
The Assistant Teacher supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the assistant teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Assistant teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.
Duties

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Must have experience with the appropriate age group.
• High energy.
• Team Player.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Able to help a child by giving children the tools to be successful independently.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass a health screening.

Benefits
For this position PM will offer:

• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Holidays
• 401 K
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

About Us

Parker Montessori School was founded in August of 1987 and has since expanded into 7 classrooms. We are an enthusiastic, flexible, collaborative, committed, and passionate group of educators. The children's ages range from 6 weeks to six years old. The Parker Montessori School has been awarded by parents and staff for 12 years for the "Best of the Best" for early childhood education. We believe in bringing each child to their fullest potential. Our Mission is to educate the unlimited human potential for lifelong learning by cultivating the inspiration to question and by challenging our students to achieve academic excellence.

We are located in downtown Parker and close to Aurora, Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Greenwood Village, and part of Englewood. We believe in the impact we have on our children and families' lives and we want to invite you to join our community of educators.