Elementary Assistant Teacher

3 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Near North Montessori School Full time

**Company Description**
We are an independent, Montessori school in Chicago serving 560+ students and their families, starting at a parent-infant class and up to 8th grade. We are a community of shared values working to fulfill a meaningful mission. NNM faculty, staff and parents strive for an equitable and inclusive school culture through intentional, reflective practice. We work together to challenge all students to think for themselves, pursue their ideas and become real learners for the real world.

Schedule: 40 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday, with shifts falling between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm during the school year, with adjustments or additional time as needed. This is school year role, starting in late August and ending in mid June each year. There will be an opportunity to work summer camps if desired.

The role of the Elementary Assistant Teacher is to support the students and teacher in all aspects of the elementary classroom. Our mixed age classrooms combine students of ages 6-9, specifically for this position. Responsibilities include:

- Help maintain attendance, and other written or electronic records
- Assist with arrival and dismissal of students based on the school’s current protocols - support daily drop off and pick up routines as assigned
- Supervise students during various activities and transitions during the school day, including lunch and recess times
- Assist in preparing, organizing and cleaning the classroom environment, equipment and materials
- Observe student behaviors and step in or intervene when appropriate, communicating student progress or concerns with the teacher and other faculty
- Attend and participate in meetings and training sessions for position, classroom, or level
- If the classroom is required to operate in a remote setting, fulfill the above responsibilities in a virtual, remote environment
- Attend a week long overnight camp at the end of the school year
- Other duties as required, assigned, or requested

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree
- Prior professional experience working with lower elementary aged children, preferably in an educational or related setting
- Reliable, flexible and able to provide a high level of support to colleagues and students
- Demonstrated commitment to cultural competency, and developing skills to support a diverse student population
- Effective communicator, verbal and written, with children and adults
- Able to perform duties in-person within a school environment

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