Montessori Classroom Assistant

Immediately available.Fiore Montessori School in Vienna, VA is seeking Primary Assistant who is Bilingual (Spanish/English) Working hours are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday. Total Hours per Week: Min 42.5 hours.Past experience with children preferred. Candidates from all backgrounds / work experience welcome. Strong preference is given to individuals who are gentle in their movement, soft spoken, patient and graceful in their interactions with others. We will offer training to candidates to be successful in the classroom.The assistant works directly with the lead Montessori Teacher to manage children ages 3 months to 6 years old. Their role is to maintain a beautiful environment (classroom), support the teacher as needed, and assist the children as directed by the teacher. Many of our assistants are bilingual and speak only Spanish in the presence of the children to create an immersive bilingual environment.Our ideal candidate will have the following skills:- Communicates comfortably in English (native Spanish speaker with strong English skills is a bonus)- Gentle, soft-spoken, humble, graceful in movement, positive attitude- Curious and open to Montessori philosophy and training- Able to work 7:30 - 4:30 P.M 5 days a week- Interested in understanding and working with young children and looking to make a long term commitment to this job- Able to work well with a team of dedicated professionals- Driver’s license required; must have proof of citizenship or work permitResponsibilities include:Daily preparation of the classroom environment (including, for ex., organizing and restocking papers & supplies, recording observations, caring for and maintaining the cleanliness of furniture and materials, making materials as directed)Supervising the students for safety, noise level, and guidance of social interactions in the classroom or outdoor areas as they work freely on independent choices of workPreserving a respectful, work environment for the other children while the lead teacher gives lessons to one child at a timeOverseeing baking, cooking and art projectsAttending all-school functions and meetings as requestedFor Spanish-speaking individuals, creating an immersive Spanish environment by speaking only Spanish whenever students are present, and introducing elements of Spanish-speaking culture through song, stories and lessons under the direction of the lead teacherWe offer excellent benefits and a wonderful working environment. Our staff members have a great respect for the child and appreciate the opportunity to gently guide children as they develop naturally. Fiore offers regular, on-the-job training for our assistants, as well as professional development and a respectful working environment. We are looking for long term commitment and reliability. If the candidate is a good, long-term fit, they may be offered an opportunity for formal training to become a Montessori teacher after their first full year of employment. Salary range is commensurate with experience, education and role/responsibilities. Benefits include health, 401k, professional development.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits: 401(k)401(k) matchingHealth insurance Application Question(s): Do you consider yourself reliable, punctual and able to commit long term to Fiore? Language: English (Required)Spanish (Preferred) Work Location: In personApplication settingsApplication methodEmailRequire resume   Company DescriptionA fully AMI accredited school, Fiore offers a dedicated faculty and supportive culture. Our communities span the entire age range of three months (3) to fifteen (15) years. Our classrooms include: Nido (Infant Community) Toddler, Primary Children’s House to Elementary (6-year span) and Adolescent. Conveniently located on two neighborhood campuses just 20 miles outside of Washington DC, our lovely environments are well-equipped with the full range of Nienhuis materials. We also are pleased to have both wooded and grassy outdoor areas for student exploration and physical activities. Our campus amenities include both a soccer field and basketball court, playground areas, gardens, outdoor theatres, and an outdoor pool.Fiore is dedicated to supporting its staff with competitive salaries, benefits, professional development and growth opportunities. This year we established a Pedagogical Council consisting of three talented individuals who support each of the levels at our school thus raising the bar once again. We know that our community is only as good as each of our staff members and are always looking for like-minded professionals.

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