Afternoon Assistant Teacher
About The Position
We are hiring an Afternoon Assistant Guide for our lovely Guidepost Montessori school at our Richardson school! Get the opportunity to empower 0 to 6-year-olds to gain independence, self-confidence, and an enduring love of learning! This is a Part-time afternoon position Monday-Friday from 2-6pm Your Role We're looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable Afternoon Assistant Guides (Teachers) to support a mixed-age class of Infants, Toddler, and Preschool (ages 3-6) children in a Montessori environment. In a Montessori environment, guides (teachers) carefully prepare an environment that fosters independence and captivates a child’s interest. Guides provide personalized support to each child. They offer individual and small-group lessons, showing children how to use the materials and perform activities with them, and giving them precise language to understand their experiences. Because of the carefully prepared environment and individualized support, children in a Montessori class have tremendous liberty to explore the environment and work on materials of their choice for as long as they want. Most importantly, the support and materials help every child develop skills, confidence, and a firm conviction that they are capable. We’re looking for an Afternoon Assistant Guide who will bring their best in order to support every child in reaching their highest potential! Guidepost Assistant Guides: Observe children closely to understand and best meet their needs Prepare a beautiful, orderly environment that fosters independence and concentration Provide individual and small-group lessons to support each child’s development Form personal connections with each child and cultivate a community of collaboration and respect
Requirements
- Experience working with children ages 3-6 in a school setting
Responsibilities
- Observe children closely to understand and best meet their needs
- Prepare a beautiful, orderly environment that fosters independence and concentration
- Provide individual and small-group lessons to support each child’s development
- Form personal connections with each child and cultivate a community of collaboration and respect
Benefits
- The opportunity to contribute to a high-quality Montessori program that serves the individual needs of each child
- Fully sponsored Montessori diploma training and ongoing professional development through the Prepared Montessorian Institute
- 75% tuition discount for two children at any school in our network (we serve children from 3-months-old through 6 years old)
- A network of supportive peers and mentors who appreciate your valuable contributions and regularly share best practices
- Abundant career growth and promotion opportunities
- A competitive pay rate
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
