The ideal candidate for the classroom assistant position will be a calm and positive presence in the classroom and school community and put the well-being and education of the children first while they are here. The Classroom Assistant is an important member of the teaching staff and is responsible for all aspects of care of the children in the classroom and must assist in planning and carrying out all directives of the classroom teacher. The Classroom Assistant will take charge of the classroom when the teacher is out of the room and share the responsibility for the safety and physical well-being of the children at all times. No Montessori experience is necessary, but candidates must be open to learning about Montessori. Assistants will be provided with training and will be responsible for meeting all DSS requirements including background checks and training hours. We are hiring a Classroom Assistant for our Lower Elementary (grades 1-3) classroom. The regular hours for Classroom Assistants are 7:45 a.m. until 3:45 p.m., M-F.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $13.75 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Elementary school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

School type:

• Montessori
• Private school

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• childcare: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person