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The Montessori Academy of Colorado is a metropolitan school that engages each child through innovative academics, exploration of character, and a fearless, forward mindset.

Job Title: Part-Time Primary Assistant Teacher

Department: Lower School

Reports To: Lower School Director      

Employee Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $18.50-$22.00 per hour

Daily Schedule: Monday-Friday 12:00pm-5:30pm (with a 30 minute break)

Job Summary

The Part-Time Primary Assistant is an essential support role within our primary community, working closely with Lead and Assistant Teachers to foster a nurturing, engaging, and organized learning environment. The ideal candidate for this position has to have an inherent love for this stage of development and can meet a child’s needs physically, socially, and emotionally. This assistant will provide support across multiple classrooms, ensuring the smooth operation of afternoon activities, outdoor time, rest, and after-school programming. Based on classroom needs and student-to-staff ratios, the assistant may be assigned to one specific classroom.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain the prepared environment by implementing the Montessori primary curriculum according to the specifics provided by the school and Lead Teacher.
• Engage with the students during the work cycle to meet the needs of each child enrolled in the classroom.
• Communicate professionally with the parents, discussing their child's day-to-day interactions with the materials, peers, and adults.
• Communicate with the children using language and tone of voice that is authentic, natural, and most importantly, kind.
• Promote feelings of security and trust in children by encouraging and supporting them when necessary through activities and practical life skills.
• Respond quickly and in a soothing fashion to distressed children and ensure that they are comforted immediately.
• Follow the children and the energy of the classroom to determine the needs of the students.
• Oversee and engage during playground time; ensure that activities are stimulating, age-appropriate, and safe.
• Create a calming environment during nap time, helping children settle in for rest, monitoring their comfort, and gently attending to any individual needs.
• Be available, present, and focused on the children during daily transitions (i.e., work cycle, walks, playground time, lunch, and naps).
• Perform cleaning and maintenance necessary to keep the classroom and common spaces clean, beautiful, and safe.
• Maintain a positive work environment among all staff that is professional, kind, and inclusive.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 and have one of the following: 

  • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • A 2-year college degree in child development or early childhood education from an accredited college or university or actively pursuing a degree
  • Current certification as a Child Development Associate (CDA), Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) or another Department-approved credential
  • Qualify as a professional child care assistant through a combination of hours and verifiable experience in a professional child care setting
  • Experience working with Primary aged children (2.5-6 years old) in a classroom setting

• Professionalism, including attendance, positivity, and flexibility.

• Strong communication skills and ability to effectively interface with students, parents, faculty, and staff

• High energy and enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced environment.

• A criminal background check is required upon hire.

Part-time, temporary, and substitute employees will also accrue PTO during the school year at a rate of 1 hour of PTO per every 30 hours actually worked.

MAC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment, free of discrimination or harassment, for its community. MAC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, immigration/citizen status, age, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, disability, socio-economic status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit fact. Any person with a concern or allegation of discrimination or harassment shall report it to MAC’s Compliance Coordinator. More information is available on our website.