Montessori Instructional Assistant

South Bend Community School Corp • South Bend, IN

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About The Position

The Montessori Instructional Assistant assists the lead teacher in implementing all aspects of the Montessori program while working with students, staff, and parents. The role supports a prepared classroom environment where children can explore, move, participate in a group, develop independence and self-control, make decisions, create order, and cultivate a lifelong love of learning.

The assistant works with the Montessori classroom teacher, instructional and Montessori coaches, and principal. The position supports differentiated instruction and curriculum implementation in a multi-age classroom, and helps maintain a classroom that reflects Montessori beliefs and philosophy. The contract follows the school year and teacher-scheduled days. The hourly rate begins at $20.00, depending on experience and education.

Requirements

• Recommendation for probation assistance on the most recent evaluation.
• Interview with the Principal is required.
• Ability to work regularly scheduled hours.
• Ability to handle stress.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional and classroom leadership strategies that reflect the Montessori model.
• Participate in required ongoing professional development and training.
• Work with the Montessori classroom teacher, instructional and Montessori coaches, and principal.
• Assist the teacher in providing a skillfully prepared environment that supports exploration, movement, group participation, independence, decision-making, self-control, order, and a lifelong love of learning.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate Montessori pedagogy.
• Use a wide variety of instructional techniques reflecting differentiated instruction as directed by the Montessori teacher.
• Assist with implementing curriculum in a multi-age classroom.
• Embrace the Montessori program and philosophy, and work well with others.
• Demonstrate understanding of the needs of a diverse urban school population and apply appropriate instructional strategies.
• Monitor and assist students with breakfast.
• Help implement a best-practice Montessori classroom through curriculum, instructional strategies, and classroom environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed