Hiring ASAP

Join our Children's House Montessori teams ages 3-6 years old! We will train and mentor you. This year round position, starting in June, for immediate hiring upon successful completion of all State of MI and school requirements, including full background checks.

Preferred candidates will have a minimum of one year paid professional early childhood care experience. Hiring an teaching assistant who will work in our Children's House Program from 8.00am to 4.30pm Monday through Friday.

Company Description - Operating since 1998 as a non-profit private school serving children from infancy through elementary in west Ann Arbor. Our mission is to inspire a lifelong love of learning through an authentic Montessori education rooted in Christian values.

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• A sincere willingness to learn and incorporate all aspects of the Montessori philosophy
• Assist the Lead Teacher to maintain the classroom and materials including light cleaning duties, give lessons, guide the children in their work
• Prepare and clean the classroom for snacks and lunch and naps
• Part of the nap time team
• Part of the after school care team
• Ability to work year round
• Reliable: punctual and consistent attendance
• Ability to think for yourself and follow the child in their learning
• Respect for children and adults
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Perform repetitive bending, stooping, and sitting on the floor
• General housekeeping of a Montessori classroom environment
• Maintaining a positive and pleasant outlook
• Flexible mindset
• Opportunities for advancement and training; paid professional development

Job qualifications include:

• Professional (paid) employment in a pre-school classroom or in home experience of at least one year.
• Experience in a Montessori classroom preferred
• We are a Christian faith based school, you should be comfortable with leading prayer and reading Bible stories
• Ability to meet the State of MI background checks
• Effective and independent written and oral communication skills
• Minimum high school diploma/GED and early childhood or child development degree/courses helpful
• Must be able to work Monday through Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm
• Must be able to work independently and take initiative

Benefits include:

• Hourly rate based on your prior professional experience and education
• Year-round position
• 403b retirement plan
• Paid time off (earned monthly)
• Paid lunch break
• Paid CPR, Bloodborne Pathogens and First Aid training
• Paid opportunities for 16 hours of annual Professional Development
• Regular staff social activities offered

Please send email your resume and a cover letter explaining why you want to join our team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Grade levels:

• Elementary school
• Kindergarten
• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Montessori
• Private school
• Religious school

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• childcare: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ann Arbor, MI 48103: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person