Montessori Assistant Guide (Teacher)

Montessori Assistant Guide (Teacher) 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 749 Broad River Dr, Beaufort, SC 29906 $28,000 a year - Full-time Lowcountry Montessori School 3 reviews $28,000 a year - Full-time Assistant guides work in the Montessori classroom with a lead guide. They help manage the classroom while the lead guide gives lessons. This is a full time position with benefits. We are looking to hire someone for this position for the fall. Job requires patience, compassion, a love of children, a love of learning and the ability to be flexible in the environment. Applicants must believe in respect for children and be able to help children resolve conflict in a peaceful way.

Assistant Guide Job Description General Responsibilities:

The assistant is responsible to the lead teacher and will assist in establishing and maintaining a harmonious classroom. Will help in establishing and maintaining Montessori classroom culture, paying particular attention to the needs of students. Carefully observe and keep records on each student's individual progression through the classroom always being available to offer gentle guidance. Participate in weekly staff meetings. Participate in all school events and conferences. Responsibilities to the

Lead Teacher:

To assist the lead teacher with the children in their learning and understanding of the Montessori materials. To be informed and carry out duties as assigned by the lead teacher To be familiar with the Student's Handbook. To inform the lead teacher of any classroom difficulties, includingdiscipline, health, equipment needs, repair and maintenance. To meet with the lead teacher to discuss goals for the class andindividual students. Responsibilities to the

Children and Parents:

Keep information confidential. Be professional and positive in all dealings with staff, children and parents. Share all information from parents with the lead teacher. Allow the children to be as independent as possible and try not to be anobstacle in their growth. Responsibilities to the

Classroom:

Be prompt to school to help prepare the classroom for the day Clean-up of the classroom. Ensuring that it is always tidy.

Absence:

Notify the lead teacher as soon as possible so that a substitute can be organized and let the Director know. Things that happen in the classroom: Greet children at the door in the morning Take Attendance daily Morning Meeting Planning lessons Give lessons Observe children / other classrooms when able Get students on iReady Bloomz/communication with parents Newsletter Attend meetings for IEPs, level meetings, team meetings, Reading Coach Take students to Specials Help with Dismissal Eat lunch with the children Playground duty Have a 30 minute break outside of the classroom Classroom Management Help prepare

Snack Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Experience:

Passion for working with children: 1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Beaufort, SC 29906 (Required)

Work Location:

In person