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Educational Assistant Position
Job Description: Educational Assistant
Salary: Starting at $22/hr
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Full-Time, hourly)
Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm M-F
Supervisor: Assistant Director
Three Rivers Montessori is looking for a full-time Educational Assistant. We are a public tuition-free elementary school serving K-6th grade students from Elk River and the surrounding communities. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate individual to support our mission of “Empowering students to reach their full potential through Montessori learning.”
We believe equal opportunity is extremely important and every employee and student is unique in their own way. We strive to create an open, inclusive, and equal environment in which every individual has the opportunity to flourish.
Summary of Position
Three Rivers Montessori’s Educational Assistants are an instrumental asset to the classroom and student success. To be effective, you will need to manage multiple tasks and intuitively problem-solve to support students in their academic and behavioral needs while also efficiently managing the functions of the classroom and school.
Our team members are passionate about Montessori and providing an experience for their students. We advance your abilities by providing on-site and online training with certified Montessori educators. Educational Assistants are essential to our team, and we cultivate a culture where we all learn and grow together.
Job Duties
- Provide academic and behavioral support to students
- Maintain classroom organization
- Monitor students during passing times, recess, and lunch
- Accurately record attendance
- Perform other job related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- AA degree or higher; or Highly Qualified status as designated by MDE:
- At least one year working with children
- Basic skills in reading, writing, science, and mathematics
- Knowledge of school procedures, practices, and policies
- Must have basic computer skills and ability to use software programs
- Must develop good relationships with students, parents, and staff
- Must relate to students with warmth, friendliness, and understanding
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Desired Qualifications
- Montessori training and/or experience
- BA with a Short Call Sub License (or willingness to obtain)
Application Process
Three Rivers Montessori Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly supports a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person