Classroom Assistant 24-25

3 weeks ago

Washington, United States Breakthrough Montessori PCS Full time

Job Opportunity: Classroom Assistants
Location: Washington, DC
Department: Curiculum and Instruction
Application Deadline: Until filled
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Director of Student Support
Compensation: Salary starts at $37,000 and will be commensurate with degree and years of experience
FLSA Status: Exempt

About Breakthrough Montessori Public Charter School
Breakthrough Montessori Public Charter School's mission is to enable children to develop within themselves the power to shape their lives and the world around them.

Founded in 2016, Breakthrough Montessori is a public charter school in Washington, DC. In the 2024-25 school year, we will serve 388 students in PK3 through grade 6. At Breakthrough Montessori PCS, we believe in the unbounded potential of all children. Students of all races, classes, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and backgrounds deserve a personalized education.

Breakthrough Montessori PCS is committed to equity in all areas of our school's work. We believe in the unbounded potential of all children. Therefore, we are a supportive environment that seeks to employ a diverse staff reflective of all genders, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and backgrounds.

Breakthrough Montessori PCS is a coaching school; all team members receive and give coaching to support professional growth.

Position Summary:
Breakthrough Montessori PCS classroom assistants are dedicated to public Montessori and are excited to help shape this transformational school. This position focuses on assisting the class through transitions and helps support another assistant and guide in the classroom to help children be as independent as possible. This work includes duties like leading groups of children on walks to and from recess; managing lunch for a classroom of children with the help of another adult; creating activities for, and managing a group of children during after-school programming, etc.

**Essential Functions and Responsibilities**:
The Classroom Assistant is a 10-month position. Typical working hours are Mondays from 8:00am-4:30 pm and Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-6:00pm. Responsibilities include the following:

- Develop warm connections with children and implement effective strategies to manage small and whole group activities in the Montessori classroom, playground, and during transitions.
- Maintain a prepared learning environment according to the developmental and curricular specifications outlined by the Guide/Teacher, including following a weekly and daily cleaning/ sanitizing schedule to maintain the prepared environment.
- Clean and prepare the environment and make materials from 5:30 to 6:00pm everyday. This includes straightening materials on the shelves, wiping tables, running the dishwasher, sharpening pencils, replenishing supplies, dusting shelves, etc.
- Set limits and boundaries and maintain appropriately high standards for child behavior in the Montessori context.
- Ability and openness to being trained by the Lead Guide to maintain consistent limits and freedoms for students according to the Montessori method and manage various behavior needs in collaboration with the classroom team.
- Participate in group coaching meetings, level meetings, and classroom team meetings.
- Implement warm and efficient strategies to actively support students who nap. Establish appropriate alternatives for students who do not nap.
- Maintain and deliver activities for aftercare, creating programming to share with colleagues for regular rotation, and overseeing group activities with aftercare classes, with an expectation of following lessons as set forth by the Extended Day Coordinator
- Observe student activity and base interactions on observed needs and developmental abilities
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and the school leadership team
- Direct all questions and concerns from families directly to the Guide
- Be willing to take the lead when necessary and take the initiative always
- Fulfill duties in accordance with the Classroom Assistant Appraisal
- Provide a spirit of hospitality at school gatherings, occasional public events, and ongoing family engagement events
- Attend and participate in school events outside of regular school hours
- Other duties as assigned
- Exhibits:

- self-discipline
- independence
- responsibility
- grace and courtesy
- respect for others
- care of environment
- care of self
- community building

**Required Competencies and Qualifications**:

- Have a firm commitment to Montessori pedagogy and implementation and upholding the school’s mission and anti-bias/anti-racist pedagogy.
- Commitment to upholding the confidentiality of students and parents
- Proven ability to work as a member of a diverse team of educators
- Enthusiasm and commitment to our vision and mission
- Creative, energetic and nurturing personality
- Organizational and interpersonal skills
- Timeliness and attention to detail
- Punctuality
- Ability to effectively d

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