Assistant Teacher

City Garden Montessori School (City Garden) is the only Montessori charter school in Missouri, and we are one of the highest-performing charter schools in the state. Our team possesses passion and determination to implement the Montessori approach to educating children in a diverse, public school environment. City Garden is committed to being an anti-biased, anti-racist community and seeks others who are passionate about these values. We are committed to fostering excellence for all City Garden children.

At City Garden we are redefining public education, reimagining community, and reinvigorating our world.

City Garden is a community-centered and people-centered organization in an exciting point in our growth and expansion. Ours is an environment that celebrates vulnerability and centers humanity in the workplace. To learn more about City Garden's impact on the community, please read some recent articles about us, found HERE and HERE.
Assistant Guide – Early Childhood

The Early Childhood Assistant Guide will collaborate with the Lead Guide to prepare and maintain an orderly, attractive, and joyful environment. They provide another pair of observant, attentive eyes and ears to the classroom. Assistants are also crucial in modeling courteous and respectful behavior as well as contributing to the warm, supportive, and calm atmosphere that is the hallmark of an authentic Montessori environment. Reporting to the School Principal, the Assistant's role is to provide guidance and continuity for an instructional program delivered with both Montessori and an anti-bias/anti-racist pedagogy.

Responsibilities
The following represents a summary of the responsibilities of this position. A detailed job description may be downloaded at this LINKAssists in establishing and maintaining the Montessori classroom culture, paying particular attention to the needs of the studentsAssists individual students in performing activities initiated by the teachers in small groups or one-on-one settingsAssists in the preparation/production of instructional materialsCollaborates with the Lead Guide to develop classroom schedules, modify materialsAssists Lead Guide in observing, recording, and charting behaviorPrepares and maintains the environment, observes behaviors, models grace and courtesy, preserves and protects lessons, and assists in the development of independence QualificationsPossess a minimum of an  Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree is highly preferredHave at least two years of experience working with students in a school or other supervised setting (YMCA, community center, day camp, etc.)Ability to adapt to the changing needs of children and the school environmentHave demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with othersDependability – our students need us to be there for themHave willingness to assume any responsibilities appropriate for the positionDemonstrated commitment to equity and anti-biased/anti-racist principlesStrong written and verbal communication skills What We Offer Ongoing professional developmentOpportunity to contribute to the only high-quality public Montessori program in St. LouisFor those with an interest in pursuing a career in elementary education, a chance to get some hands-on experience in a classroom environment
Benefits
City Garden offers a range of benefits for Full-time employees such as: Generous Paid time off (Fall, Winter, and Spring breaks, holidays, and additional days)Paid Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance)Pre-tax savings for family health premium costsRetirement Plan Enrollment preference for your child(ren) to attend City Garden's Charter SchoolTuition discount for our Preschool
Schedule
School hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday
Work Days: From date of hire until the last week in May, including but not limited to professional development, classroom preparatory work, staff meetings, and assigned work on non-instructional days

Compensation
This is full-time academic year position. The pay range is $19.00 to $20.50 per hour.

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