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PRESCHOOL - KINDERGARTEN ASSISTANT TEACHERS
MANY RIVERS MONTESSORI - DULUTH, MN
About Many Rivers Montessori
Many Rivers Montessori was founded in 2014 on Duluthâs hillside, and moved to the Woodland neighborhood in the fall of 2018. The school enrolls approximately 160 students from sixteen months through eighth grade. MRM is an inspired community of students, teachers and families coming together to grow generations of students who can change the world. The foundation of the schoolâs educational philosophy is the 100-year-old Montessori method.
About the Primary Assistant Teacher Position
The Childrenâs House Assistant works in a classroom of three through six year old students under the supervision of the Guide (lead teacher). A Childrenâs House classroom is a mixed-age environment of 20-27 children, with the oldest children completing their kindergarten year.
The specific tasks of an assistant vary with the age of the students, but common at all levels is the chief responsibility of maintaining the integrity of the Montessori learning environment. In addition to classroom roles - particularly for a âsecond assistantâ - assistants may be involved in staffing the before and aftercare programs, lunch/recess, and the nap room as well as front desk coverage.
Status
Assistant teacher is an hourly, non-exempt position offered on a full-time basis.
Hours
Assistant teacher positions typically are scheduled 7:30-4:00. The school is open from 7:00 to 6:00 with the core school day extending from 8:30-3:30. Specific hours of the Assistant are negotiated on an individual basis.
Occasional evening/weekend hours. Assistants should plan on working at least one of the February and April break periods.
Specific Responsibilities
Work with individual children as directed by the Guide.
Lead small groups as directed
Protect presentations by assisting children with their classroom management
Observe, record and share with the guide on a daily basis what the children are working on and what they are drawn to.
Assist with lunch time, outside play, transitions, clean up, arrivals and dismissals
Daily upkeep of classroom supplies, keeping stocked, ordered, prepared
Plan and prepare daily snack
Meet with small groups of children to plan and prepare outings for âgoing outsâ or other classroom projects.
Manage classroom in teacherâs absence
Make new materials, prepare materials for daily lessons
Assist with paperwork, as directed by teacher
Participate in conferences and meetings as requested
Maintain positive and professional relationship with families
Attend all-staff meetings and other keys school events as directed
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Previous experience working with children
Ability to pass a background check is required
Possess a positive attitude, strong work ethic, genuine & joyful nature, and quiet and welcoming manner with children
Compensation
Hourly wage is $13.10-$13.50/hr ($14.50 with AMI diploma)
Application Process
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references.
Many Rivers Montessori values diversity in every aspect of the school community. It is the policy of MRM not to discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or disability in the administration of its hiring practices, personnel policies, or in any of its policies and procedures.
