Upper Elementary

Job Title: Lower Elementary Assistant Teacher- 2022/2023 school year

Reports To: Lead Teacher, Head of School

Description and Mission
Mountain Village is a public Nature-based, Montessori school, engaging students in experiences that integrate natural environments with the Montessori curriculum, igniting achievement in academic, social-emotional and physical development.

Mountain Village Charter School, a public, tuition-free, elementary charter school, opened in Plymouth, NH in fall 2014. The curriculum combines Montessori methods with a nature-based philosophy and approach, offering the experience of both a Montessori classroom and significant outdoor time each day.

Position Summary

The role of the Elementary Assistant is to support the Lead Teacher in various aspects of the classroom; to help foster the development of the children intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned)
Support the Lead Teacher as directed in matters regarding classroom, curriculum and students

Provide instruction to students at the request of the Lead Teacher or in absence of the Lead Teacher.

Help maintain attendance and other written or electronic records.

Assist in drop off and pick up procedures at arrival and dismissal times as assigned

Supervise the class at lunch and/or recess period and other times when the teacher is out of the room.

Support classroom events and trips including, but not limited to: day trips, camping trips, dinner meetings, presentations, and performances

Assist in preparing and maintaining the classroom environment and materials

Observe student behaviors and steps in when appropriate, communicating student progress or concerns with the Lead Teacher

Maintain order and manage the class in a subtle and non-disruptive manner during lessons; work with the Lead Teacher to preserve and protect lessons

Provide consistent support for students on remedial skills

Act in a way that exemplifies and models the school's expectations of grace and courtesy

Assist in students' development of independence

Attend and participate in staff meetings and professional development activities

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Successful elementary-aged experience
Montessori classroom experience preferred
Outdoor education, outdoor leadership or nature mentoring experience preferred
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty to enhance curriculum and community
Commitment to professional development and best practices in education
Commitment to meeting the needs of each child
First aid and CPR Certification
Proficient in the Use of Technology
Open mind, sense of humor, and excitement about being part of an innovative, start-up school

Salary and Benefits
Salary is competitive and is based on qualifications and experience.

Medical insurance (or a comparable stipend) and support for professional development (depending on funding) make up the benefit package.
Potential tuition reimbursement for eligible employees seeking Montessori Certifications.

Benefit Conditions:
Waiting period may apply
Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely
No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.75 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:
Health savings account
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:
classroom: 1 year (Preferred)
Outdoor/nature teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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