Willow Oak Montessori is a collaborative community of professionals passionate about equitably inspiring every child in an individualized learning journey. The Physical Education Teacher Assistant is an important member of our team, helping the Physical Education Teacher lead our students to develop healthy living habits and exercise skills. The Physical Education Teacher Assistant will follow cues from the Lead Physical Education Teacher and will take initiative in offering assistance where it is needed most, with the ultimate goal of helping to ensure that our school is a safe, happy, and comfortable place for all students to learn.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Lead teacher in implementing the daily class plan while reinforcing classroom agreements in a positive manner.
• Assist in adapting the curriculum to the needs of students with varying abilities and learning styles.
• Communicate with teachers about observations, behavior, and engagement.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities throughout the school day.
• Support student’s needs in all areas - physical, emotional, social, and intellectual.
• Model integrity, curiosity, responsibility, creativity and respect for all persons, as well as an appreciation for racial, cultural and family diversity.
• Interact in a professional and positive manner with other staff members and parents.
• Comply with Willow Oak Montessori’s Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest policies.
• Comply with all policies and procedures included in the WOM personal policies and Family Handbook.

Classification: Instructional Support

Contract Type: Part-time - 15 hours per week

Contract Term: August 12, 2024 - June 11, 2025

Position Reports To: Head of School

Requirements:

• High School Degree
• Availability that corresponds to scheduled classes
• Understanding of and appreciation for the Montessori philosophy

Preferred:

• CPR and/or First Aid certification
• Experience interacting with elementary and/or middle school age students
• Previous Montessori experience

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $19.16 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Grade levels:

• Elementary school
• Kindergarten
• Middle school
• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Charter school
• Montessori
• Public school

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person