Primary Classroom Assistant

*About us* Montessori in Redlands is a small business in Redlands, CA.
We are professional, agile, innovative and our goal is to provide a joyful Montessori education in a manner that respects and embraces the whole child.
Montessori in Redlands (MIR) is an independent, nonprofit school located in Redlands, California that serves students ages 18 months to 6th grade.
We provide a Montessori education based on the principles and practices of the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI).
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Our work environment includes: * Modern office setting * Growth opportunities * Safe work environment * Relaxed atmosphere * Company perks * Lively atmosphere Are you open to new ways of educating and relating to children? Are you passionate about working with children? Are you looking for a supportive work environment where you can use your skills and talents? Montessori in Redlands is accepting applications for a full-time position of a Primary Classroom Assistant/Floater working 8:30 am to 5pm , Monday through Friday.
The Classroom Assistant/Floater may work with all ages at our school, 3 years old - 6th grade.
This position provides additional support in classrooms when needed or if a staff member is absent.
The ideal candidate will be flexible, reliable and hard-working with a warm, patient and optimistic personality.
*12 "core units" of Early Childhood Education, is required.
* Required classes: · Child Growth and Development (required) · Child, Family, and Community (required) · Any toddler course (required or willing to enroll upon hire) · Any ECE class to round out 12 units (required) *\*\*\*Please only apply if you have all the required units.
\*\*\** Montessori in Redlands, a WASC accredited Montessori school, is in its 46th year.
MIR provides students 18 months through 6th grade a true Montessori education.
The school is nestled in 12 acres of grapefruit trees in five buildings, custom built to house our fourteen classroom environments.
We offer full-time employees generous benefits that include health/dental/vision insurance, 403b retirement plan, paid time off, and more.
If you have a positive attitude and want to join our team, do not delay! *\*\*\*Your transcript must be received to be considered for the position.
\*\*\** *Classroom Duties:* The assistant’s main job is to assist the teacher in maintaining an orderly, smoothly functioning environment, so that the teacher can give lessons and oversee the children’s work.
This includes the following specific tasks: ● Protect the integrity of lessons given by the teacher by redirecting children and preventing interruptions.
● Respond to direction from the teacher to assist or intervene with children as needed.
● Assist children as needed and as directed by the teacher, but in a manner that supports children’s independence.
● Position yourself in the classroom according to the teacher’s direction, generally maintaining a calm, non-distracting presence.
● Prepare snacks as needed, involving children as appropriate.
● Observe children’s behavior and activity as directed by the teacher and communicate appropriately.
*Arrival and Dismissal* ● Greet the children at the start of the day and facilitate a smooth transition into school.
● Help facilitate an orderly dismissal.
*Lunch, Outdoor Play, and Activities Outside the Classroom* ● Supervise and assist with lunch according to the teacher’s direction.
● Supervise outdoor play according to the teacher’s direction and school policies.
● Help maintain safe, appropriate behavior and safe, orderly use of playground equipment and materials.
● Facilitate appropriate conflict resolution between children.
● Communicate with the teacher and the administration about any playground issues or concerns.
● Assist the teacher in planning age-appropriate, enriching and safe field trips or outings.
*Maintaining the Classroom Environment:* ● Support the children in the classroom and outdoor environment cleaning and maintenance responsibilities they are expected to carry out.
● Clean and maintain order in the classroom daily.
● Replenish supplies as needed.
● Assist with material making, photocopying, etc.
, as needed.
*Record-Keeping* ● Maintain other records and observations as directed by the teacher.
● Assist with managing the annual classroom budget for purchases.
● Help maintain a list of needed class supplies.
● Maintain records of child accidents or incidents.
*Communication* ● Communicate effectively with the teacher and administration as needed.
● Distribute communications and children’s work to family folders.
● Maintain appropriate professionalism in communications with families.
Refer all inquiries about a child’s behavior, along with all comments and concerns expressed by parents, to the teacher or administration.
*General behavior expectations* ● Support children’s independent functioning whenever possible.
● Maintain a friendly, professional, but objective distance in relationships with the children, and a professional relationship with the teacher and the administration.
● Maintain a professional, neat, and clean appearance, and a professional and positive attitude with families, children and staff.
● Be punctual and present in the classroom to assist during agreed-upon work hours.
● Maintain required professional qualifications, including: o continuing education on child development and/or Montessori practice o current CPR/First Aid certification o current TB testing results o current Mandated Reporter training o current Anti-harassment training *Physical Demands* ● While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or otherwise communicate, hear and observe the children and their surroundings.
● The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit; use hands and feet; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
● The employee must lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
● Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range.
● Fine hand manipulation.
● Emotional fortitude and ability to regulate emotions and maintain appropriate reactions and responses to emergencies and non-emergency situations that may arise in the classroom.
● Patient and calm demeanor to provide a nurturing learning environment.
_The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of the position successfully.
Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to assist them in performing the essential functions of their positions.
_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.
75 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Vision insurance Grade levels: * Elementary school * Kindergarten * Pre-Kindergarten Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday School type: * Montessori Application Question(s): * Have you completed or in the process of completing the required 12 units listed on the job Post? Please send transcripts to HR@mir.
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Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * children: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person