Dynamic Assistant

The Dynamic Assistant is responsible for supporting a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment that promotes each students' development of self-discipline, self-confidence, cooperation, and responsibility. The role will contain multiple classroom interactions including PK3 through 8th grade students. Dynamic Assistant will assist with the physical education program, lunch pick up, PK3-Kdg daily assist, Aftercare, etc. Key Areas of Focus Classroom and Curriculum Check in with Classroom Guide on the pressing needs for the day Assist in preparation of and clean up from classrooms Stay alert to instances where tone-keeping is needed; redirect students to purposeful work Be proactive rather than reactive. Anticipate and peacefully stop disruptions before they begin Be observant; communicate pertinent observations with the Classroom Guide, immediately Attend enrichment and special events with students to monitor behavior Mealtime and Recess Facilitate students' handwashing before eating lunch Promote student communion and appropriate conversation during lunch Monitor behavior at recess very carefully Adults must be positioned in a manner that offers maximum supervision of students at play Model/teach appropriate use of play equipment Report any injuries as soon as they occur Staff and Community Collaborate regularly with the school's Instructional Teams to implement a cohesive educational program Attend regularly scheduled Staff Meetings Attend various Professional Development offerings, with a focus on those that promote student achievement in a public Montessori environment Promote favorable public relations for the School in the community