Assistant Teacher
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Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher in Montessori Toddler Community
Purpose: To assist the Montessori teacher in providing a safe and nurturing learning environment where independence is encouraged and individuality is respected.
Our School: Kirkwood Children’s House is an accredited Montessori school for children ages 18 months through Kindergarten. We are located in Kirkwood, MO, on a beautiful three-acre wooded campus across from Kirkwood Park. Our building has large spacious classrooms, natural lighting from floor to ceiling windows, and an indoor climbing gym and indoor tree house. We see each child’s individual potential and help them to become their best selves. Our mission is to provide: “Natural education in a community of joy and peace.”
Key Responsibilities:
~To assist the toddlers ages 18-36 months as they explore their classroom environments and playgrounds.
~To assist the Montessori teacher in observing the children and keeping the classroom functioning smoothly.
~To supervise the children on the playground, in the indoor climbing structures, and during afternoon classroom work time to ensure they are safe and their needs are met.
~To assist in cleaning a portion of the classroom and school at the end of the day.
~To help provide a program consistent with the Kirkwood Children's House mission, i.e. one that meets the emotional, physical, intellectual and social needs of both the individual and the group in our beautiful, natural setting.
~Consistent and punctual attendance is crucial.
~To assist the lead Montessori teacher and agree together on classroom tasks and maintenance responsibilities.
~To help move class furniture for set-up, clean-up and regular cleaning.
~To attend regularly scheduled evening staff meetings about once a month.
~To observe all school policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
~To communicate a positive attitude and set a positive example for the children, your colleagues, parents, visitors, and the community at large.
~To maintain a positive attitude with respect to the children, other staff members, and parents.
Job Type: Part-time with hours M-F from about 3:00 or 3:30-5:30pm
Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
Contact: Kerry Moran, Head of School K------------ or call ------------.