POSITION TITLE:           Montessori Instructional Assistant  

          

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:

 

            Reports to:                      Building Principal and Lead Classroom Teacher     

            Contract Length:              School Year – Teacher scheduled days

            Hourly Rate:                        Depending on Experience and education

                                     

 

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

• This position requires an individual who will assist the lead teacher in successfully implementing all aspects of the Montessori program working with students, staff and parents.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implement instructional and classroom leadership strategies which reflect the Montessori model.


• Actively participate in on-going professional development/training. Participation required.


• Work with the Montessori classroom teacher, instructional and Montessori coaches and principal.


• Assist the teacher in providing a skillfully prepared environment that allows children to explore, move, share with a group and be independent, make decisions, develop self-control and create order that cultivates a lifelong love of learning.


• Collaborates successfully with teams to integrate Montessori pedagogy.


• Employ a wide variety of instructional techniques which reflect differentiation of instruction as directed by the Montessori teacher.


• Assist in successfully with implementing curriculum in a multi-age classroom.


• Embrace the Montessori program and the Montessori philosophy.


• Work well with others.


• Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of a diverse (ethical/racial) urban school population and apply appropriate instructional strategies.


• Monitor and assist students with breakfast.


• Assist in the implementation of a best practice Montessori classroom demonstrating the Montessori beliefs and philosophy through curriculum, instructional strategies and classroom environment.


• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Recommendation for probation assistance on their most recent evaluation.


• Interview with Principal required.

Works in standard office and school building environments.  Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours.  Must be able to handle stress.