KHMC is dedicated to providing the best possible education for our children. Each staff member is responsible for the following:

• Awaken a child’s mind to the world
• Support the development towards independence
• Nurture a sense of self-esteem and self-discipline
• Assist children in personal development of respect, acceptance and grace and courtesy
• Guide children to observe, question and explore ideas

The Classroom Assistant agrees to aid the teachers in working towards these responsibilities and collaborates with the staff in providing a nurturing and positive classroom environment. The ideal candidate is the individual who is a self-starter, driven to exceed expectations and someone that will assist children to reach his/her potential. The ideal candidate will be growth-oriented, possessing strong teamwork skills and have a naturally joyful, energetic and engaging demeanor.

Classroom Assistants are under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher to which they are assigned. The duties of the Classroom Assistant include:

• Maintaining a prepared and orderly classroom environment daily
• Checking and replenishing consumable classroom items at the beginning and end of each day.
• Managing the room during class time such that the teacher is able to spend a reasonable amount of time giving undisturbed lessons.
• Monitoring classroom spaces during times of transition and maintaining classroom expectations with consistency
• Knowing the school’s behavior policy and helping implement it when appropriate
• Copying, cutting, laminating, etc. as needed
• Attending inservice opportunities as offered
• Maintaining confidentiality. It is vitally important the children or their families are not discussed outside of staff meetings or with the supervising teacher
• Maintain all Stay Healthy protocols
• Giving Montessori lessons to students

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: High School Diploma, CDA, or other early childhood credential preferred, Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field a plus, Experience in a Montessori Classroom, CPR and First Aid Certified.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10.71 – $19.03 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule: Monday to Friday

We are currently accepting resumes to immediately hire for a split shift (7:15am-9:15am & 12:30pm-5:45pm) Morning and Afternoon Floater, who meet the high expectations we have of our teachers and staff here at Kennedy Heights Montessori Center, a 5 Star rated SUTQ, non-profit, parent cooperative Montessori School for 2-6 yr. olds since 1965.

FLOATER JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

1. Assist the staff supporting the children

2. Assist the staff, prepare, sanitize and/or maintain materials in the environment

3. Prepare and supervise the nap room and outdoor play areas

4. Notify Executive Director of problems arising in the extended care program or facility

5. Maintain confidentiality of children, parents, families and staff

6. Call Executive Director or the Executive Director’s delegate as soon as possible with absence or tardy notice, call the school if neither cannot be reached

7. Complete initial ODJFS required training for licensure.

8. Complete ongoing required training as required by licensing agencies (ex: First Aid, CPR, Communicable Disease & Child Abuse)

9. Follow center procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook

10. Perform other duties as requested by the Executive Director, or the Executive Director’s delegate

11. Participate in the staffing of Spring Break programming, if offered

12. Must be reliable and on time for shift

13. Must be a quick learner

14. Maintain all Stay Healthy protocols

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: High School Diploma, CDA, or other early childhood credential preferred, Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field a plus, Experience in a Montessori Classroom, CPR and First Aid Certified.