What are the responsibilities and job description for the Toddler and Preschool Aide/ Assistant Teacher (subbing hours additional) position at Cotter Schools: Main Square Montessori?
Job Overview:
The Assistant Teacher works collaboratively with a Lead Teacher, other Assistant Teachers and Aides to maintain a peaceful, clean, and safe Montessori classroom environment.
Essential Functions
- Maintain a peaceful and safe classroom environment while the Lead Teacher is engaged in lessons
- Independently carry out the daily activities and routines of the classroom
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with other employees
- Maintain records, as required by the Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota DHS Licensing, and Accrediting organizations
- Step into a lead teacher role when the lead teacher is not present, ability to be completely responsible for the students and learning environment
- Assist students with toileting/ diapering
- Competently use email, google drive, google calendar, and other digital communication tools
- Maintain healthy boundaries and equitable relationships that respect each child as an individual
- Maintain professional competencies and participate in professional development
- Responsible for appropriate child supervision in classroom and playground
- Comfortably interact with families and communicate professionally
- Other duties as needed to successfully maintain a licensed Montessori learning environment
- Maintain a clean kitchen environment, helping with dishes, meals, etc.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to bend, go to floor level, and regularly work on the floor with students
- Ability to lift 30 pounds
- The ability to be self directed and work independently
- Ability to safely work in an early childhood environment where there is a high level of contagious illness.
- Ability to work outside in both summer and winter climates
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma
- Some experience in an early childhood setting (preferred)
If you are a dedicated educator who is passionate about early childhood education, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of young learners. Apply now!
**Looking for early morning shift M-F (start time of 7:30am) and looking for closing shift ability (available early afternoon until 5:30pm)**
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $18