Infant/nido Teacher Aide/montessori Assistant Guide - Farmers Branch, United States - STEAMspark

STEAMspark

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Farmers Branch, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Infant/Nido Teacher Aide/Montessori Assistant Guide (Full-Time)

STEAMspark Montessori Experience is seeking an
Infant/Nido Teacher Aide/Montessori Assistant Guide to serve students from the ages of 6 weeks to 18 months. The
Montessori Assistant Guide plays an essential role in supporting the lead guide, fostering a nurturing and enriching environment, and promoting the healthy development of infants in a Montessori classroom setting.

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?

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

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.

Role & Responsibilities

Support the "spark" in the classroom.
Complete schoolsponsored AMS Montessori training.
Foster a peaceful multiage 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

High School Diploma
Prefer someone pursuing Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Physical Requirements

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

Application Process

Resume highlighting relevant experience and qualifications
A video recording (not exceeding 10 minutes) where you respond to the following questions:
Can you describe a challenging situation you have encountered while working with children and how you handled it?
How do you collaborate with teachers and other staff members to create a cohesive and supportive learning environment?
What strategies do you use to assist students who may need additional help or support?
How do you handle behavioral issues or conflicts among students?
Can you discuss your experience with implementing lesson plans and educational activities under the guidance of a teacher?

Salary
Salary range of $14.40 to $17.60 per hour

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/or state certified educators dedicated to our students.

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 and Company Paid Holidays
Company Paid Life Insurance
Rewards & Recognition Programs
Mentorship Opportunities
Continuing education opportunities through AMS affiliated programs