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Children’s House Assistant
Children’s House Assistant for the 2021-2022 school year needed. This position serves preschool children in a Catholic Montessori environment. Montessori or Catechesis of the Good Shepherd experience preferred. Background check and Archdiocesan Virtus® training required before start date.
The assistant teacher will share responsibility for the care and maintenance of the classroom materials, dusting and cleaning the environment, refilling supplies and properly storing all classroom supplies as directed by the Children’s House Guide. Make sure the environment is safe per the school’s risk management and emergency plans and in line with governmental and accreditation requirements. Be aware of and help maintain the environment to keep children with allergies safe.
Work with individuals or small groups of children as directed by the Children’s House Guide or Director of Pedagogy. May be required to substitute as needed.
Keep current attendance records and help in the daily observation and recording of children’s work.
Supervise dismissal of half-day Children’s House and daily recess.
Meet with the Children’s House Guide weekly to discuss student and environment needs.
Understand, share, and accept the responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of the children at all times.
Direct all parent communication to the Children’s House Guide.
Work with catechists to assist in the faith formation of children.
Attend and help supervise at school functions outside of the school day and/or off campus as required.
Help plan, organize, and supervise activities and events that occur during the school day.
Support the school’s mission, purposes, and objectives in a positive manner to parents and outside constituents.
Assist the Director of Pedagogy with recruitment efforts including the welcoming of parent and student visitors.
Attend monthly staff meetings, assistant meetings, workshops, and professional development opportunities as required by or in consultation with the Director of Pedagogy.
Work with the Children’s House Guide to complete necessary organizational tasks, i.e. birthday celebrations, snack and pantry stocking, and classroom celebrations.
Qualifications
Adhere to the mission of The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori School.
Be a practicing Roman Catholic.
Have or build an understanding of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and work with trained catechists in the faith formation of children. Trained catechists preferred.
Have an understanding of the Montessori philosophy of education. Certification from the AMI Montessori Assistants’ Course preferred.
Send email to [email protected] including: resume with cover letter or call 763-862-9110 to inquire further.