Children’s House Full Time Assistant Teacher or Montessori Intern

Pincushion Hill Montessori School enjoys a rich historical legacy of serving children and families for 63 years in a home, child-centered educational setting. Pincushion Hill is a unique campus with vibrant curated themed gardens. Our indoor environments have all the complimentary Montessori materials including engaging comfortable classrooms and distinctive science based murals. The assistant teacher will assist in a Children’s House classroom with children ages 2.9-6. Qualifications Candidate should have 1 year experience working with children Knowledge of child development through course work or other experience, equivalent to or having an associate’s or bachelor’s in related field Have or working towards EEC certification for assistant teacher Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to take direction and work as part of a team Excellent attendance and punctuality required Exceptional organizational skills and cleanliness Ability to multitask Candidate must be flexible and be able to respond to change as needed Candidate must be passionate about working with children and bring a positive and upbeat attitude each and every day General Responsibilities In the Montessori environment the assistant teacher's role is to aid in preparing the classroom for learning, assist in classroom management and be a support to the lead teacher. Work directly with children to provide them with a safe, warm, nurturing and educational environment Establish strong student, parent and family relationships Assist in implementing lessons to children ages 3-6 Ensure classrooms are kept clean and organized Attend regular staff meetings and parent nights Adhere to all EEC regulations and Pincushion Hill policies and procedures Administrative Assist in preparing written reports through an online app for each child (twice a year) including academic, organizational, developmental and social growth. Submit progress reports to the Director. Update the children’s progress on the online app weekly Maintain daily attendance Work collaboratively with lead teacher Report all accidents/incidents to the Director and complete accident forms as necessary Attend monthly faculty meetings and parent events Perform duties related to arrival and dismissal Adhere to all EEC regulations and Pincushion Hill policies and procedures School Culture Demonstrate professional ethics Demonstrate a commitment and an understanding to Montessori education and it’s values Demonstrate a commitment to communication and conflict resolution Protect the confidentiality of each student, parent and colleagues Assist in planning school events Professional Development Attend workshops/conferences related to Montessori and education An enthusiasm and desire to expand a new skill set Receptive to feedback and proactively seek opportunities to learn from colleagues and contribute to team knowledge Benefits Health and dental insurance Schedule Full time - 40 hours a week Pincushion Hill Montessori School considers applicants without regard to ethnicity, religion, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristics.