Montessori Assistant Guide (Full-Time)

Montessori Assistant Guide (Full-Time)

Supports Montessori Lead Guide in our Nido (up to 12 months), Toddler (up to 3 years), or Primary (up to 6 years) learning environment.

Job Overview

Do you want to advance that “spark” in the classroom that keeps students engaged?

Are you passionate about the Montessori method and all it has to offer?

Do you want to be part of something special?

If this is you, we want you on our STEAMspark Montessori team.

We are seeking an instructional assistant to support the Montessori Lead with establishing and maintaining a peaceful Montessori environment.

Offering support and guidance to young children in collaboration with experienced colleagues, you will be an integral part of ensuring parents’ peace of mind.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the “spark” in the classroom.

• Complete school-sponsored AMS Montessori training.

• Foster a peaceful multi-age classroom environment that promotes the students' physical, social, and emotional development.
• Implement Montessori philosophy and curriculum in support of Montessori Leads.
• Support the delivery of lessons that accommodate for differences in student learning styles.
• Introduce resources, including technology, at the direction of Montessori lead.
• Assist Montessori Lead guide in maintaining an engaging, inviting, and respectful classroom.
• Practice classroom management procedures and standards for desired student behavior.
• Establish and maintain open communications with Montessori Leads.
• Maintain a clean and orderly classroom.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience as a classroom teacher, Montessori guide, and/or instructional aide.

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit on the floor to assist with lessons.
• Able to lift at least 25 pounds.

About our Organization

STEAMspark Montessori Experience is committed to:

? Preparing students to become top academic performers throughout their education.

? Positioning them to take on more advanced courses in secondary school.

? Enabling them to pursue higher education opportunities successfully.

Igniting a passion for learning at an early age, our Montessori driven, STEAM integrated, age-appropriate, highly interactive curricula taught by Montessori credentialed* and certified educators* dedicated to our students.

All our educators at STEAMspark are dual certified American Montessori Society and Texas Education Agency (TEA) State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC).

Here are some of the benefits of working at STEAMspark:

• Medical (where STEAMspark picks up a generous amount of the cost), Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Mentorship Opportunities
• Continuing education opportunities through AMS affiliated programs
  

Salary

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit on the floor for presenting lessons.
• Able to lift at least 25 pounds.