Assistant Teacher

**Upper Elementary Assistant Teacher**

Montessori Charter School of Flagstaff is looking for an Upper Elementary (4th - 6th) Assistant Teacher to begin in Late July for the 2024-2025 school year.

**Terms of employment**:10-month, full time contract. Hours typically worked on a Monday-Friday schedule. July 30th, 2024-May 23rd, 2025

**Benefits**:Eligible for retirement, medical, and dental benefits.

**Pay Range**: Based on salary schedule, dependent on education & experience min:$27,540.00 max $35,540.00 - _This is for a 10 month, full-time contract_ (not 12 month)

**Evaluation**: Performance for this position will be evaluated by Site Director

**Job Summary**

Required Qualifications

Education
- High School Diploma or GED

Experience/Skills
- Communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to educate diverse groups of children within a Montessori framework
- Dedication to professional learning

Preferred Qualifications

Education
- Degree in education field
- Montessori Assistant Teacher Certification

Experience/Skills
- Montessori experience

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, as well as other duties assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Current AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card is required upon hire. _

Instruction
- Carry out all specific instructions, procedures, and responsibilities as outlined by classroom lead teacher
- Work with Lead teacher to prepare the classroom environment
- Work with Lead Teacher to maintain order and cleanliness of the classroom environment. Updated: 04/12/2024
- Follow guidance from Lead Teacher and School Policy to supervise children on the playground and at lunch time
- Implement positive discipline procedures as directed by Lead Teacher
- Learn Montessori materials usage and lesson presentation
- Provide direct and/or remedial instruction to students as directed by Lead Teacher
- Substitute for Lead Teacher in cases of illness or absence
- Maintain all certifications and licensing as required by the School and any regulating agencies
- Ensure confidentiality of student records
- Collaborate with Special Education Teacher and other support professionals
- Report accidents and concerns immediately to Lead Teacher and/or Site Director
- Actively participate in all level, school, and organization staff meetings and learning opportunities
- Actively participate in family events Communication
- Effectively communicate with families
- Direct family concerns to Lead Teacher
- Foster an atmosphere of respect and harmony;emphasize communication, cooperation and global awareness
- Communicate with Site Director when support with students, families, and/or colleagues is needed

A**pplication Process**
- Cover letter
- Current resume
- Two letters of recommendation written in the past year

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $27,540.00 - $35,540.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan

Grade levels:

- Elementary school
- Middle school

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

School type:

- Charter school
- Montessori

Ability to Relocate:

- Flagstaff, AZ 86001: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person