What are the responsibilities and job description for the Montessori Young Children's Community Afternoon Assistant position at Villa di Maria Montessori?
Company Overview
Villa di Maria is a small, thriving private Montessori school dedicated to providing the highest quality, authentic Montessori education for children ages 14 months to 12 years. Located on a serene six-acre campus in Kirkwood, we have been nurturing young minds since 1967.
Summary
We are seeking a passionate Young Children's Community Afternoon Assistant to join our team at Villa di Maria Montessori in Kirkwood. This role is essential in supporting our mission of delivering exceptional, authentic Montessori education and creating a positive community environment for children and their families.
Responsibilities
- Be a strong, collaborative, engaged member of a three-person classroom team in an authentic, dynamic Montessori.
- Be curious, ask questions, and be eager to learn and expand.
- Show up each day energized and ready to focus on meeting the needs of the children in a joyful manner consistent with Montessori principles.
- Operate with the utmost respect for the children, their families, team members and the environment.
- Help maintain a safe, intentional, engaging, lovely classroom environment for the children.
- Participate in professional development and training opportunities
- Contribute to school events and community-building activities
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in education or related field preferred
- Experience working with children ages 14 months to 3 years in a Montessori setting is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively are essential.
- Passion for working with young children and supporting their development
- Ability to adapt to best meet the needs of each individual child
This is a year-round role and the hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.
If you are ready to join a high-performing Montessori team committed to serving children in a joyful environment, please apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $39,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Working with children: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Kirkwood, MO 63122 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Kirkwood, MO 63122: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35,000 - $39,000