Job title: Teacher Assistant
Reports To: Lead Teacher/ School Administrator
Job Description
Position Overview
Alexander Montessori School seeks a dynamic and creative Teacher Assistant who will work closely with teachers to support daily classroom activities, assist students with learning, and manage an organized positive classroom environment. The Teacher Assistant plays a key role to support the classroom teacher and students through each day, while building relationships and trust to create a strong learning environment.
Required Structure:
- Reports to: Head of School Lead Teacher / School Principal
- Works closely with:
- Lead Teacher
- Montessori Students
- Head of School
- Campus Secretary
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the teacher with lesson preparation and classroom activities
- Assist students individually or in small groups with learning assignments
- Help guide, maintain classroom discipline and encourage positive behavior
- Prepare instructional materials and classroom lessons for students
- Monitor students during lunch, recess, field trips, and other activities
- Assist Lead Teacher with administrative classroom duties
- Keep communication regarding students effectively with Lead teacher, staff, and parents when necessary
- Supervising students at all times, both inside and outdoors- at play, recess, and when with other staff, including Specialist Teachers as assigned
- Supervising arrival and dismissal outside classrooms
- Taking care of attendance registers
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate degree or coursework in education preferred
- Minimum 2 years experience working with children ages 1 ½ - 12 years in school setting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Patience, organization, and teamwork abilities
- Willingness to be certified to drive a 14 passenger bus preferred
Working Conditions
- School or educational setting
- Full- Time schedule Monday-Friday
- Requires standing, walking, and active interaction with students throughout the day
Skills and Competencies
- Classroom support and management
- Communication and collaboration
- Organization and time management
- Adaptability and problem-solving
- Student engagement and motivation
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
Why This Role Matters
The Teacher Assistant role is a crucial support system that maintains the learning environment inclusive and effective. Teacher assistants support everything and everyone in the classroom. This role opens doors to future opportunities and provides hands-on mentoring for classroom management skills. The classroom experience gained as a Teacher Assistant provides valuable insight into student needs, curriculum implementation, and school operations that enhances effectiveness for students to thrive in their learning.
Physical Requirements: The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. Generally, the job requires sitting, walking, and standing.
Benefits: We offer a benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.
E-Verify Participation:ISP U.S. participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Florida Background Check Process with Clearinghouse: The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) is a system for background screening results of individuals required by law to undergo screening for employment in positions that provide services to vulnerable populations, as mandated by section 435.12, Florida Statutes. All background checks are conducted via the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More details can be found via https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
ISP Principles
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding
and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.
ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
