Job Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
• Assist in establishing and maintaining the Montessori classroom culture, paying particular attention to the needs of the students.
• Prepares and maintains the environment, observes behaviors, models grace and courtesy, preserves and protects lessons, and assists in the development of independence.
• Monitor the environment to make sure students aren’t overwhelmed and anxious.
• Engage students within the classroom by interacting and thinking about what is happening around them.
• Clean-up of the classroom by ensuring that it is always tidy.
• Provide support to the Lead Montessori Teacher
• Carefully observes and keeps records on each student’s individual progression through the classroom, always being available to offer gentle guidance.
• Assists individual students in performing activities initiated by the teachers in small group or on to one setting.
• Supervise children in the hall, playground, and/or extended day programming.
• Inform the lead teacher of any classroom difficulties including discipline, health, equipment needs, repair, and maintenance.
• Assist in preparation/production of instructional materials.
• Assist lead teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior.
• Implement behavior management strategies and plans.
• Meet regularly with the lead teacher to discuss goals for the class and individual students.
• Share all information from parents with lead teacher.
• Read aloud or listen to children read
• Function as a part of the School Team
• Participate in staff meetings, school events, and conferences when requested.
• Keep information confidential.
• Be professional and positive in all dealings with students and parents.
