Lower Elementary Classroom Assistant

Magnolia Montessori Academy is looking to hire full-time a qualified lower elementary teaching assistant who has experience working with students 6 to 9 years old. We are looking for a motivated individual with Montessori experience, or a person who has the desire to learn the Montessori Method. Candidates must be willing to work under the guidance of Montessori Lead Teachers to help carry out the developmental and learning goals of the Montessori program. Candidates must be able to build genuine and respectful relationships with each child, maintain a positive and professional attitude, and implement strong classroom management skills.

Duties of classroom assistants include but are not limited to:

• Embody the Montessori philosophy, displaying deep respect and love for children
• Maintain a healthy, clean, and safe classroom environment
• Check and replenish consumable classroom items at the beginning and the end of the day
• Manage the room during class time so that the teacher can spend a reasonable amount of time giving undisturbed individual lessons
• Check student work
• Redirect children to work
• Monitor the playground during outside play and cafeteria during lunchtime
• Know the school’s discipline procedure and help implement it when appropriate
• Assist in material preparation including copying, cutting, laminating, etc. as needed
• Attend weekly staff and team meetings
• Attend staff development days
• Maintain confidentiality

Competitive salary, starting at $15/hour, commensurate with experience. Hours are 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, with holidays off according to the Polk County Public Schools calendar.

Full-time employees are eligible for health care benefits and paid time off.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Grade levels:

• Elementary school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Charter school
• Montessori

Experience:

• Classroom management: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lakeland, FL 33815: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person