Montessori Floating Assistant Fy24-25 - Washington, United States - Breakthrough Montessori PCS
Description
Job Opportunity:
Floating Assistant
Location:
Washington, DC
Department:
Academics
Application Deadline:
Until filled
Employment Type:
Full-time
Reports to:
Principal
Compensation:
Salary starts at $38,500 and will be commensurate with degree and years of experience
FLSA Status:
Exempt
About Breakthrough Montessori Public Charter School
- B_reakthrough Montessori Public Charter School's mission is to enable children to develop_ _within themselves the power to shape their lives and the world around them._
Breakthrough Montessori PCS is committed to equity in all areas of our school's work. We believe in the unbounded potential of all children.
Therefore, we are a supportive environment that seeks to employ a diverse staff reflective of all genders, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and backgrounds.
Breakthrough Montessori PCS is a coaching school; all team members receive and give coaching to support professional growth.Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Principal, the Floating Assistant works with the classroom team on an as-needed basis to cover for others who cannot be in their classes due to absences and other needs as (s)he plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students.
required procedures and practices and monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
When not covering for others, he or she follows a system of tasks created by the Principal to support classrooms and individual students around the school.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
This is a 10-month position. Typical working hours are Mondays from 8:00am-4:30 pm and Tuesday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Assist in the planning, implementation, and coordination of the Montessori classroom
- Maintain a prepared learning environment according to the developmental and curricular specifications outlined in the Montessori Scope & Sequence
- Oversee before care
- Set limits and boundaries and maintain appropriately high standards for child behavior in the Montessori context
- Observe student activity and base level of support on observed needs and interests
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and the school leadership team
- Communicate effectively with parents/families, under the guidance of the classroom Guide, to help them understand the details and implementation of the Montessori approach
- Provide a spirit of hospitality at school gatherings, occasional public events, and ongoing family engagement events
- Participate in other school functions as requested by the Executive Director
- Other duties as assigned
Required Competencies and Qualifications:
- Have a firm commitment to upholding the school's mission and antibias/antiracist pedagogy.
- Commitment to upholding the confidentiality of students and parents
- Proven ability to work as a member of a diverse team of educators
- Enthusiasm and commitment to our vision and mission
- Creative, energetic, and nurturing personality
- Organizational and interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Fluency in a language other than English is a plus
- Experience working with diverse populations of students, parents, and families.
- Bachelor's degree in applicable field preferred
- Classroom assisting experience, preferably in a Montessori environment and/or with young children
- Experience collaborating and working as an assistant
Benefits:
We provide employees with a robust leave policy that includes:
- Paid personal time off
- Paid COVID sick leave
- Paid family leave (in addition to DC paid family leave)
- Paid bereavement leave
- Paid leave for the observation of a religious holiday
- A weekly early release schedule with professional development and collaborative planning time from 1:30-4:30 pm every Monday;
- An individual professional development budget of $250/year to pursue additional PD opportunities;
- Conference participation and
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