Job Summary:
Hope Montessori Academy in Creve Coeur is a private school offering the very finest in Montessori education and child care services for children from 3 through 6 years of age.

Hope is a wonderful environment where the focus is on the child. The primary goals of the school are to aid in the physical, social, emotional, and academic development of each child. The safe, creative, and nurturing environments encourage independence, self-motivation, and confidence. Classroom environments and curriculum are tailored to meet the needs of each individual preschool learner.

Teacher Assistant Responsibilities:
- Supervise children in the classroom and outdoors.
- Ensure and maintain a safe environment within the classroom and on school grounds, following policies, guidelines, and safety procedures.
- Collaborate with, assist, and lend support to co-workers, team members, and other staff, as well as provide for communication with parents and families.
- Maintain good condition of classroom materials.
- Attend and participate in professional development opportunities.
- Maintain classroom operations in accordance with Missouri State Licensing Regulations.
- Plan and lead age appropriate art projects, games, and activities.
- Establish and maintain professional working relationships with the children and other staff members.

Traits Desired:
- Upbeat, dependable, energetic, flexible, and professional.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine enjoyment for working with young children.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.

All applicants will be asked to complete a pre-employment background screening, drug screening, and fingerprinting as required by our childcare license.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Grade levels:

• Kindergarten
• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Montessori
• Private school

Work Location: In person