Classroom Assistant Needed

Classroom Assistant Needed at Cedar Valley Montessori School Classroom Assistant Needed at Cedar Valley Montessori School in CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa Posted in 9 days ago.

Job Description:

We are excited to add a full-time classroom assistant (32.5 hours/week) to our dedicated team. Position begins in mid-August. Job Responsibilities Provide nurturing care Help carry out daily classroom plans Work within the team to create a loving and supportive environment Model polite, respectful behavior Organize and clean the classroom environment Serve as other eyes and ears in the classroom, including observing regularly Ensure children are safe and accounted for at all times Safely escort children to and from the playground and supervise outdoor play Contact parents/caregivers when children become sick at school and care for the child until they arrive Other tasks as needed Skills and Attributes Needed High school graduate (or equivalent) Prompt and dependable Respectful of each child's individual needs and development Naturally patient and kind Strong work ethic Courteous demeanor Comfortable working on the floor with children and being outdoors for drop-off and pick-up in all types of weather Must complete a background check CVMS Offers Flexible scheduling Small class sizes Happy and peaceful learning environments Supportive families Beautiful downtown facility Paid Parking Health insurance Paid time off Tuition discounts for staff children CVMS is a 55-year Montessori Preschool/Kindergarten located in downtown Cedar Rapids. Our teaching assistants share the responsibility for assisting children in their development of independence, preparing the classroom and curriculum materials as needed, establishing positive relationships with students and parents, and maintaining the safety and physical well being of the children. No teaching experience is needed. We welcome your passion for life-long learning and your desire to help guide children from age 2 through 6 to develop their curiosity, empathy, creativity, self-discipline, and independence. Click apply now to email a resume to Dawn Gettler. recblid u798gx68suamo9vccxrlae5na9l99g