Montessori Teaching Assistant
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton - Atherton, CA 94027
Salary Range $20.00 - $27.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time 10 - Month Schedule of Duties Category Preschool
Position Purpose
The Montessori Teaching Assistant is responsible for assisting our Lead Montessori Teachers in creating a dynamic Montessori learning environment for students in a preschool classroom.
Essential Functions
Classroom Preparation and Maintenance
- Assist in preparing materials needed for classroom activities and replenish as needed
- Assist in changing over materials in the classroom to maintain a prepared Montessori environment
- Keeping the classroom and communal spaces tidy and organized
Classroom Management
- Maintain overview of the class during work times and recess duty
- Help manage and guide children through conflict
- Maintain ratio coverage at all times in accordance with California State Licensing rules and regulations
Lesson Planning and Curriculum
- Under the direction of a lead teacher maintain lesson plans and assist in executing planned curriculum
- Assist in differentiated lesson planning for students in your class and provide lessons (1:1, small group, large group) when needed
- Participate in daily lessons during whole group instruction (Morning meeting, prayer/meditation, music)
Child Documentation and Reporting
- Track daily attendance through schools reporting tools
- Oversees and is involved in all documentation and reporting (emailing parents, SeeSaw posts, learning services, outside supports, incident reports)
- Assist in using our parent communication tool (See-Saw); taking photos, uploading, posting, etc.
- Maintain student records, work samples throughout the year documenting student progress
- Prepare (Assess & write) some student conferences as well as participate in all parent meetings to discuss the students in your care with your lead teacher (Fall, Feb, Spring)
- Is available for as needed touch points with parents concerning behavior or academic needs
Other Responsibilities
- Attend monthly divisional meetings and participate as an active member of the preschool team; attend required P-8 and All School gatherings
- Contribute to a positive workplace environment by being kind, warm and respectful to all you interact with as an enthusiastic member of the SHS community
- A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of the school as articulated in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools and professional behavior based in it
Qualifications Required
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
- Primary (Ages 3-6years) Montessori certification required (AMS/AMI or equivalent certification) from a MACTE accredited program
- Fluency in reading, writing and speaking in English Fluent in Google Suite, Zoom, Canva
Preferred
- A minimum of one year working in a Montessori environment
- Works in a stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts
- Be able to regularly and safely lift up to 30 lbs.
- Be able to crawl, bend, stoop, reach and sit on the floor
- Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment and work regularly in outside weather conditions, including heat and cold typical to the Peninsula of the Bay Area.
- Ability to travel safely and comfortably across a 64 acre campus