Job Description: General Assistant
Daily Requirement: 11:00a-5:00p
Pay: $16.50/hour
Reports to: Curriculum and Finance Administrator
JOB SUMMARY
The general assistant provides coverage in the capacity needed at the time. The primary job responsibilities include assisting with guiding the students through self- directed activities, allowing them to develop at their own pace as well as organizing materials, cleaning the workspace to facilitate the learning process for each child, assisting with loading, the nap room, and overall supervision of the students. The general assistant is expected to support the Montessori teaching method and foster a nurturing and stimulating learning environment. The general assistant will understand and promote the school’s mission, vision, objectives, core values, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community.
QUALIFICATIONS
· High School Diploma
· Familiarity with the Montessori Method and principles
· At least one year of experience in administrative services or other related fields
· Ability to prioritize and multi-task
· Ability to take initiative and problem solve
· Possess strong organizational skills
· Deadline and detail oriented
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
-Maintains an orderly, calm, respectful, positive, and engaging learning environment using the Love and Logic
approach
-Prepares the classroom daily by cleaning, setting out snack, and maintaining weekly cleaning checklists
-Assists with classroom transitions during Enrichment classes (Mondays through Thursdays)
-Provides support in the Infant Classroom in the afternoons
-Loads the students during the dismissal period
-Monitors students during lunch and snack periods
-Assists with the toileting process
-Relieves classroom teachers when necessary
-Participates in school functions, including but not limited to open houses, orientation meetings, parent education, and school-wide activities.
-Substitutes for teacher in cases of illness or absence
-Reports accidents and concerns immediately to the teacher
-Works with teacher to learn about philosophy of Montessori to further understand the goals of the class and the school
-Observes the children’s process to discover when and if intervention or redirection is needed
-Maintains eye contact with the Guide to anticipate support needed
-Facilitates all transitions in and out of the classroom environment to ensure the respect for the child prevails in all interactions
-Provides coverage in the aftercare program
KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
-Satisfies the coverage per the request of the Curriculum and Finance Administrator
-Submits the required professional development documentation of hours to the Head of School
-Carries out all specific procedures and responsibilities as outlined by the TMS Employee Manual
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. All personnel are responsible for carrying out duties as assigned.
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The Montessori School does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, provision of services such as, the administration of educational policies, admissions policies, financial assistance policies, employment practices, and other school administered programs. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, students, families, volunteers and subcontractors.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
