Lead Teacher/Support Teacher/ Campus Support - Now Hiring

Qualifications: This person must be (or in the process of being) professionally prepared to be a teacher of young children -- have a degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, a Montessori intern, or be Montessori training certified. Description : The Montessori Support Teacher is to assist the Lead Guide in maintaining an orderly, smoothly functioning environment, indoors and outdoors, so that the Guide can give lessons and oversee the children's work. The support teacher is to report to the Lead Guide for his or her work assignments or directions daily. This is a full time position that includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following essential job duties : * Dedication to the support of the work of the Guide is the basic attitude needed for an effective support teacher. * Protect the integrity of the lessons given by the Guide by redirecting children and preventing interruptions. * Respond to direction from the Guide to assist or intervene with children as needed. * Treat all children with dignity and respect and in a manner that supports their independence. * A well modulated voice, friendly tone and positive phrasing of directives with children is expected. * Work with individual and small groups of children as directed by the Guide: singing, reading, outdoor classroom, baking, gardening, carpentry. * Supervise classroom according to Guide's direction, generally maintaining a calm, non-distracting presence. * Observe children's behavior and activity as directed by Guide and communicate appropriately. * Directly responsible for dusting and cleaning the environment, refilling supplies, photocopying and proper storage of all classroom supplies. * Assist Guide in the responsibility of care and maintenance of classroom materials, i.e. maintaining an orderly environment, keeping it clean and in like-new condition as directed * Assist in the preparation of curriculum materials/material making as directed. * Repair materials and apparatus as necessary or directed. * Help with the maintenance of the inventory of the classroom. * Help with the maintenance of current, accurate classroom records. * Share the responsibility and supervision of the children during free play times, lunch and rest periods. * Help maintain safe, appropriate behavior and safe, orderly use of playground materials and equipment. * Facilitate appropriate conflict resolution between children. * Report any and all accidents at once to the Guide. Prepare a written "ouch report" stating date, time, nature of accident, and action taken to be delivered to parents. * Maintain appropriate professionalism in communication with families. Refer all inquiries about a child's behavior, along with all comments and concerns expressed by parents, to the Guide or Administration. Assist in delivering communication to parents in the absence of the Guide while alerting Guide or Administration of any concerns. * Supervise children in the execution of safety drills. The routine is to be clearly established and the building excited with dispatch and order. * Assist with other projects, programs and planning as assigned by the Administrator and/or supervisor Days/Hours of Work: * Hours are 8:00am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Physical Demands * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or otherwise communicate, hear and observe the children and employees and their surroundings. * The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit; use hands and feet; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. * The employee must lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. * Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range. * Fine hand manipulation. * Strong, focused mental acuity is required to efficiently analyze, process, manipulate and accurately record the extensive amount of data and other information that serves as the basis for the primary duties of this position. * Emotional fortitude and ability to regulate emotions and maintain appropriate reactions and responses to emergencies and non-emergency situations that may arise in the workplace. * Patient and calm demeanor to provide a nurturing learning and working environment. Employee Documents The documents required to be maintained in employee files per LIC 311A are as follows: * Fingerprint clearances - Proof of clearance every 5 years (Criminal Record, FBI and Child Abuse). Salary We offer generous compensation and benefits, commensurate with experience. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $23.00 - $33.00 per hour Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday 9am - 6 pm Ability to commute/relocate: * Oakland, CA 94610: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) License/Certification: * CPR Certification (Preferred) Work Location: One location