What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Aide (Montessori) position at Sprouts Montessori of Bend?
Thank you for your interest in working with Sprouts Montessori of Bend. Sharon Richardson, owner and Director, leads a dedicated team of caregivers, educators and support staff at Sprouts. Together, they create space for the natural growth and development of children ages 6 weeks to 6 years in beautiful, intentionally designed, indoor-outdoor environments at three sites in Bend's Orchard and Midtown districts.
Sprouts Montessori of Bend strives to be a home away from home for staff as well as for children and families. We offer an inclusive and supportive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek to provide an anti-bias and anti-racist work space.
Our school is expanding. Join us as we grow Sprouts!
Our approach at Sprouts is to follow the child, that usually means going outside a lot! It also means ongoing professional development so that we all learn to recognize natural stages of physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional growth in children. We design our spaces so that children are able to navigate throughout their days independently, with ease and enjoyment. Our job is to maintain our prepared environments, to supervise and observe each individual, and offer guidance and support as needed.
We are currently seeking one full time preschool classroom assistant.
CLASSROOM ASSISTANT
Full-Time: M-F 8:15 am - 5:15 pm
Starting Salary: $19 - $25 per hour (DOE)
Benefits: Health Stipend, 401k, Paid Professional Development, Five weeks of scheduled vacation time, Staff Tuition Discount
The classroom assistant helps to maintain the Montessori prepared environment, carefully observes the children, and attends to their needs throughout the day.
MUST ALREADY BE ENROLLED IN THE OREGON CENTRAL BACKGROUND REGISTRY (AIDE 2 Qualified).
General Requirements for all Staff:
- Passion for working with young children
- An intentionally calm, peaceful presence
- The ability to communicate kindly and compassionately
- A positive attitude and sense of humor
- Interest in the Montessori philosophy
- Works well with others as a part of a team
- Ability to lift 30 pounds
Qualifications Needed:
- Enrollment in the Oregon Central Background Registry (Aide 2 Qualifications)
- Current CPR/First Aid, RRCAN, Intro to Health & Safety, Prevention is Better thanTreatment, Safe Sleep for Oregon Infants, Foundations for Learning, and Food Handlers Card.
- Group childcare experience
Preferred:
- Teacher qualified childcare provider in Oregon
- Spanish language fluency
- CDA credential or BA/BS in Early Childhood Education (or related field)
- Montessori 3-6 certification (with MACTE certified training center)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience in a Montessori 3-6 classroom?
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Central Background Registry Number (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $25