Full-Time Assistant Teacher - Elementary Level

Job Title: Elementary Assistant - Lower Elementary (Grades 1-3)

Reports To: Head of School

Position Type: Full Time

About Many Rivers Montessori:

Many Rivers Montessori was founded in 2014 and is committed to providing a world-class Montessori educational program to Twin Ports families. The school enrolls more than 200 students from sixteen-months-old through eighth grade. MRM is an inspired community of students, educators, and families coming together to empower students to transform the world into a better place for all. The foundation of the school’s educational philosophy is the more than 100-years-old Montessori method.

About the Elementary Assistant Position:

Many Rivers is seeking a Lower Elementary Assistant (grades 1-3). An Elementary Assistant works in a classroom of 20-25 students under the supervision of the Guide (lead teacher). Supporting the work of the Guide in maintaining the integrity of the Montessori learning environment is the Assistant’s primary responsibility. The Elementary Assistant may work some days in MRM’s before and/or aftercare programs as well. This role includes professional development and growth opportunities.

Status

• Elementary Assistant is an hourly, non-exempt position offered on a full-time basis.

Hours

• The Elementary Assistant is a 40 hours-per-week position. The school is open from 7:30AM to 5:30PM. The core school day runs from 8:30-3:30, with the specific hours of the Elementary Assistant being 8:00-4:30.
• One all-staff meeting per month from 5:45-7:00 PM (the Assistant will be paid overtime).
• Occasional evening/weekend hours plus overnight chaperone duties for school trips.

Specific Responsibilities

• Support the guide (lead teacher) so that the guide may support the children.
• Nurture the growth of the students and support their independence.
• Ensure physical and emotional safety for the students.
• Assist with classroom management through supporting and reminding children of the classroom guidelines.
• Observe, record and share with the guide what the children are working on and what they are drawn to.
• Prepare the classroom environment for class each day.
• Assist with lunch time, outside play and recess, transitions, clean up, arrivals and dismissals.
• Make and prepare materials.
• Work with children as directed by the Guide.
• Lead small groups as directed.
• Assist with paperwork, as directed by the Guide.
• Participate in conferences and meetings as requested.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with families while deferring questions about a student to the Guide.
• Manage the classroom in the Guide’s absence.
• Attend all-staff meetings and other key school events as directed.
• Assist in staffing before and/or aftercare.
• Works at least two of the periods known as Fall Break (October), Winter Break (February), and Spring Break (April).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate work experience
• Ability to pass a background check
• Consistency in behavior and temperament
• Possess a positive attitude, strong work ethic, genuine and joyful nature, and quiet and welcoming manner with children

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly wage from $17.50/hr to $21.40/hr. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, tuition discount for dependent students, and disability/life insurance.

Application Process

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to [email protected]

Many Rivers Montessori values diversity in every aspect of the school community. It is the policy of MRM not to discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or disability in the administration of its hiring practices, personnel policies, or in any of its policies and procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Medical & Dependent Care Flex Spending plan
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition remission
• Vacation (12 month contract)

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 - $21.40 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare / Education : 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person