What are the responsibilities and job description for the FT Assistant Teacher Primary position at Salem Montessori School Inc?
FT Preschool Assistant - 3-6 year olds
Share your respect and awe for children by becoming a passionate and supportive member of our Salem Montessori School (SMS) community. Our number one priority is the well-being and development of every child. This includes the whole child - the physical, social/emotional, and cognitive. Our SMS staff members work together as part of a collaborative, caring team and serve as positive role models.
SMS is currently hiring for a Full-time assistant to work with ages 3-6 years!
What we offer/Benefits:
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Competitive Pay
- Holiday Care Hours
- Training and Career Development Opportunities
- Medical/Dental/Insurance Plans
- Gaining experience working with children ages 3-6yrs
- 401-K
Successful team members:
- Are dependable and consistent in their ability to be physically and mentally present for the children.
- Take responsibility for being proactive in problem-solving, caring for the environment, and building relationships.
- Have a keen awareness and observation skills.
- Communicate articulately, respectfully, and constructively.
- Establish and enforce rules and boundaries of behavior for children in their classrooms. We have a very structured classroom environment.
- Be professional and mature in appearance and attitude.
- Help children use resources and explore during learning and play activities using the Montessori method.
Expectations:
- Monday-Friday
- 40 hours per week
- Ability to be on your feet.
- Ability to lift and move.
- Ability to conduct chores apart from childcare (cleaning, etc.)
- Willingness to engage with young children and other staff members.
Requirements:
- Ages 18 or older
- High School Diploma or GED
- CPR and First Aid Certified or willing to be certified.
- Experience with children (preferred)
PLEASE NOTE: Employees who are made an offer of employment will be required to pass a post-offer pre-employment background process that includes passing a Basic TB and fingerprint test and completing an online training program. Applicants who do not pass or participate in any of this pre-employment process will have their offer of employment rescinded.
Visit http://salemmontessori.org/ or https://amshq.org/ to learn more about Montessori.