Teacher Assistant for Upper Elementary Grades 4-6

One World Montessori is looking for an energetic, positive, and loving Upper Elementary/Middle School Assistant who offers support, teamwork and versatility to the lead teacher, students, and school community. The candidate chosen for this position will be full-time and will be responsible for working cohesively and collaboratively with the lead teachers in an Upper Elementary (this classroom is comprised of students aged 9-12). The assistant helps the lead teacher with all classroom activities, particularly creating and making materials, maintaining classroom management, and maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly environment. Moreover, the assistant will supervise the children at recess and specials ensuring that all children are safe and assisting in appropriate conflict resolution strategies. Assistants at One World Montessori are encouraged to share their strengths and gifts with the school and its students. Please let us know if you have a personal interest in art, music, gardening, environmental education, foreign language, science and STEM, physical education, theater, robotics, sewing or handicrafts.

• Candidates should have a high school diploma, though an Associate’s Degree or higher is preferred.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of classroom experience or experience working with children.
• The candidate hired for this position must be a team play who is eager to learn and understands the importance of a positive, solutions-based work environment. The candidate should bring patience, warmth, and empathy to the classroom each day. He or she will make a commitment to teaching the whole child.
• We are seeking candidates who love nature and the outdoors and will assist in maintaining our gardens and outdoor animals.
• One World Montessori is a child-centered school and our philosophy supports teaching the whole child. Ideal candidates will be familiar with the basic principles that guide the Montessori philosophy:
• Every child is an individual and progresses at his or her own pace.
• The dignity of every child is respected and protected.
• We do not offer external rewards. The goal of a Montessori education is to develop intrinsic motivation in the children.
• Grace and courtesy are integral parts of the curriculum and should be modeled by adults.
• Students are not punished, humiliated, or shamed to reduce negative behaviors.
• We are seeking employees who wish to grow in their positions. The owners of One World Montessori believe that learning is a lifelong process, and we encourage our teachers and assistants to continue learning through professional development and through their personal interests. We hope to attract educators who will shape their role in the classroom by offering our students unique, educational experiences.
• We value each one of our employees and seek to provide the following:
• An understanding and encouraging climate that celebrates positive contributions and offers professional guidance when support is needed.
• An understanding that teachers are people with families and personal lives that need to be nurtured. Though we want energetic teachers to create a supportive and rigorous academic environment, we also encourage our teachers to find balance to avoid burnout.
• A supportive and loving parent community.
• Professional Development opportunities, including Montessori training.
• Tuition assistance for employees’ children. First child receives a full tuition waiver, and siblings receive discounted tuition.
• Employee sponsored 401k (no Employer match)

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31,000