What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teacher - Federal Way position at The Learning Treehouse?
My Learning Treehouse Montessori School is a well respected Montessori School located in Federal Way/ Auburn area. We are dedicated to providing quality education and child care. Through independence and creative work we strive to develop a love for learning. We are looking for a highly motivated teacher for a long term commitment to bring their knowledge, experiences and inspiration to the school.
Responsibilities:
- Enthusiastic about working with young children, ages 2.5 to 6 years
- Positive, energetic, punctual, and dependable
- Physically able to engage with children on their level and to carry a child in case of emergency
- Curious about the Montessori philosophy and eager to participate in further professional development
- Able to effectively communicate and successfully collaborate with a variety of people
- Able to establish meaningful, warm relationships with children, parents, and staff
Responsibilities may include but not limited to:
- Providing patient, predictable, safe and consistent care within the classroom and in the outdoor environment
- Prepare and serve snack
- Keep the classroom neat and organized.
- Supporting children in all daily activities while guiding each towards independence
- Maintaining the order, readiness and cleanliness of the classroom and shared building space
- Maintaining overview of the classroom activity during individual and group lessons
- Assisting the Lead Teacher in implementing individualized strategies and accommodations to support the children's cognitive, social and emotional development
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma required. Bachelor degree preferable
- Infant/Child & Adult CPR (to be completed within one month of hire)
- First Aid ( to be completed within one month of hire)
- HIV/ Blood-borne Pathogen (to be completed within one month of hire)
- Food Worker Card (to be completed within one month of hire)
- Childcare Basics (to be completed within 90 days of hire)
- DCYF Portable Background check (to be completed prior to date of hire)
- Professional record up to date in MERIT Registry
- Immunizations as required by DCYF are up to date
It is the policy of My Learning Treehouse Montessori School to provide equal opportunity to all persons consistent with employment requirements and individual qualifications. Further, the policy prohibits discrimination in all employment practices for reasons of race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, national origin or sexual orientation. Harassment for any of the above reasons, including any form of sexual harassment, is discriminatory activity and is strictly prohibited. My Learning Treehouse Montessori is committed to providing opportunities for all its employees to grow and prosper as professionals
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22