Assistant Teacher Full Time

Assistant Teacher Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Teacher

Reports to: Lead Guide

Employee Classification: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Daily Schedule: Full-time: Monday - Friday - time varies based on position

(7:30am - 4:30 pm | 8:00am - 5:00pm | 8:15am - 5:15pm | 8:30am - 5:30pm)

Salary Range: $16.50 - 18.50/hour - BOE

Midtown Montessori Academy is currently seeking full-time Toddler and Primary Assistants to join our team of dedicated educators who share a love and respect for children ages 15 months – 6 years old. We have positions becoming available at both our Sloan’s Lake (West Denver/Wheat Ridge) and Midtown (North Denver) campuses. We also have a 3rd campus set to open November 2022!

Our school prides itself in the collaborative and supportive culture we have created for faculty and staff alike. Pay is competitive, with wonderful benefits! Come join the adventure and send us a message with your resume! Visit www.mymidtownmontessori.com for more information about our beautiful campuses.

General Duties:

• Assist lead teacher in implementing the Montessori pedagogical approach in the classroom

• Organize and implement art and craft projects for the children under the guidance of the lead

• Manage daily transitions with the children using loving guidance and firm expectations

• Take direction from the lead teacher and follow through

• Ask questions and request guidance any time it is necessary

• Model kindness, responsibility, and peaceful interactions for the children

• Refer all significant parent questions and concerns to the lead teacher

• Perform daily classroom maintenance duties such as snack preparation and disinfecting materials

• Work with leadership to develop an individual professional development plan

• Attend all staff meetings and teacher work days

The Ideal Candidate:

• Appreciates and respond positively to guidance and feedback from team members

• Is willing to commit to the school for the full year

• Has initiative and curiosity, including a willingness to ask questions

• Is joyful, reliable, committed, energetic, patient and detail oriented

• Understands the importance of professionalism in the school setting

• Is comfortable working with children ages 8 weeks to 6 years old, including bathroom assistance

• Is able to easily bend, squat, lift, climb, carry and sit on the floor for extended periods

• Understands and can explain developmentally appropriate practice at the preschool level

Essential Skills & Requirements:

• Meets all state standards for early childhood teacher.

• Available to work 5 days per week M-F (full time)

  • Full Time: 7:30am - 4:30pm, 8:00am - 5:00 pm OR 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

• CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions certifications currently updated

  • MMA can provide training prior to start date.

• Strong work history and good references

• Experience in an early childhood classroom

• Montessori experience a plus

• Professional appearance and attitude

• College degree preferred but not required

• Criminal record that does not include any felonies, any crimes against children, any violent crimes, a pattern of misdemeanor convictions, or any conviction of any sort in the past 24 months.

• Able to lift and turn carrying at least 40 lbs. and sit on a tile floor for at least 60 mins.

Benefits:

• The potential for paid Montessori training

• 18 days of paid leave for federal & school holidays

• 7 days of PTO

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance

• Employer paid life insurance

• The potential for paid EQIT & Pyramid Plus classes to become ECT qualified