Children's House Support Assistant

Childpeace Montessori School is seeking a Children’s House Support Assistant to work in our Children’s House (3- to 6-year-olds) program. This individual will support 2 Children’s House Classrooms by providing individual student support, material making, helping with naps and recess. The position is a hourly and non-exempt, school year position with opportunities to work the summers.  

The Children's House Support Assistant assists in implementing a Montessori approach to learning, preparing the environment for the children, and supporting the safety and relationships of children.

Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

These positions are ideal for entry-level child care professionals, students, or individuals interested in Early Childhood Education, Montessori Education, Human Development, Psychology, and/or are currently working on an undergraduate degree or an AMI diploma. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assists the Guide as directed to protect the children’s engagement in purposeful activities and support the child’s independence. 

• Assists in implementing a Montessori approach to learning.

• Supports the cognitive, social, emotional and physical development of each child as directed by the Guide.

• Regards each child without prejudice or favoritism. 

• Maintains confidentiality of each child and family.  

• Shares objective observations of the children, both oral and written, with the Guide.

• Assists with special needs children as requested by the Guides in alignment with Montessori principles and/or recommendations from the School Psychologist or other service providers. (e.g. support for behavior and emotional regulation, a non-distracting environment, coaching with Montessori materials).

• Works with small and large groups as requested by the Guides (e.g. reading books, singing, story telling, games).

• Supports CH lunch time with procedures established by the Guide.

• Assists CH staff to supervise crossing to/from play spaces and to lead a safe and engaging play time.

• Supports CH nap/rest time with procedures that support their independence and comfort.

All individuals must register with Oregon Department of Education Early Learning Division, Central Background Registry prior to hire.

About Childpeace:

Our staff work with hundreds of toddlers through adolescents in their educational journey every year. Childpeace’s classrooms offer a beautiful, vibrant environment in northwest Portland three blocks from the Willamette River near several urban parks, walking trails, and restaurants. Our school is located within several blocks of major bike and bus routes with many staff commuting by bike and bus. Childpeace supports our staff with a competitive salary structure and benefits package, a program rooted in AMI standards, a commitment to professional development, beautiful and well equipped classroom environments, strong administrative support, and a dynamic working community of Montessori professionals.

Childpeace values responsibility, educational excellence, love of learning, sustainability, and equity as important characteristics of our learning community. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, particularly those from historically underrepresented groups, whose personal and professional experiences will help us work toward our vision to shape the future of our world through the cultivation of inquisitive minds and socially responsible young citizens. 

Childpeace Montessori School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, physical or mental ability, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws in the admission of otherwise qualified students or in the administration of its educational policies or programs, hiring, or employment practices.

Salary : $20 - $25