Montessori World School, located in Orlando, Florida has served children aged 20 months to 14 years for the past 43 years. Guided by the philosophy of Dr. Montessori we value the interactive partnership between staff, parents and students. We are seeking assistant teachers with a commitment to communication, honesty, mutual respect; who have a genuine desire to encourage independence and the 'joy of learning' in each child.
Seeking Assistant/Aftercare Teachers for Toddler (20 - 36 months), Pre-School (3 - 6 years) and Elementary/MS (6 - 14 years).
Part-Time Hours: 2pm - 6pm, Monday to Friday
Full-Time Hours: 8 hours a day, various, Monday to Friday
Applicants should be adaptable and reliable, possess patience, flexibility and good communication skills. It is essential to have a genuine love of working with children and young people. Classroom experience a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist lead teacher in preparing the environment for each day
- Observe each child and share observations with lead teacher
- Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments using positive discipline techniques
- Engage children in a variety of appropriate activities during the aftercare program
- Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times including transition times and outdoor playtime
- Communicate parent feedback directly to the lead guide
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Skills
- Previous classroom experience a plus.
- Experience working with young children required - additional training provided
- DCF 45 hours Childcare training required - training can be taken online
- Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
- Ability to act as mediator between children
- Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
- Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen - a self-starter and a problem solver
- Certification in child CPR - training can be taken online
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person