SECONDARY ASSISTANT TEACHER JOB OPENING

We are soliciting resumes at this time for a Secondary Assistant Guide. This is a Full-Time position working with 7th-8th grade students. The school year runs from early August until late May, operating on a 4-day school week, Mondays-Thursdays. This position works collaboratively with the lead teachers to create an environment conducive to the maturation of adolescents in the realization of their fullest potential.

Job Description:

  • Assisting the lead guides in maintaining an authentic Montessori culture of learning.

  • Assisting the leads in maintaining classroom expectations.

  • Learning the conflict resolution process, communicating to the lead when students need help in a conflict resolution, and guiding children through conflicts once the associate feels comfortable with the process.

  • Serving as assistant and partner to the leads.

  • Preparing and presenting lessons/projects, as agreed on with the leads.

  • Completing tasks delegated by the leads (administrative, clean-up, classroom management, etc).

  • Subbing for the leads when necessary.

  • Assisting the leads with progress reports and parent-teacher conferences.

  • Assisting the leads with organizing/implementing all Secondary big trips and events.

  • Assisting leads with student committees.

 Primary Tasks:

  • Work with and create a positive rapport with students and parents/guardians

  • Participating in circle time/class meetings.

  • Implementing classroom management for the leads while lessons are being given (answering questions, redirecting children who are wandering/disruptive, etc)

  • Moving through the classroom regularly to monitor the activity of the students.

  • Alerting the leads when a conflict has arisen in the classroom or on the playground (even if it seems to be resolved).

  • Running the classroom when a lead is in conflict resolution conversations or otherwise engaged, including independently overseeing transition periods.

  • Assisting with/overseeing clean-up at the end of the work cycles.

  • Regularly cleaning the classroom before or after school (in addition to the student’s cleaning).

  • Directing parent inquiries to the lead teacher.

  • Checking student work throughout the week.

  • Acting as primary “go-to” adult for first aid and health issues.

  • Performing administrative tasks (making copies, taking attendance, organizing field trips, record keeping, etc.).

  • Perform other duties as appropriate in support of the program

  • Participate in SMCS development of curriculum and instruction

  • Attend classroom field trips

Other Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate successful teaching experience

  • A commitment to the continuing enhancement of the learning experience

  • Demonstrate a personal commitment to constant improvement as a teacher

  • A commitment to work within the philosophy, standards, scope, and sequence of the Montessori curriculum

Benefits:

  • Full Time Salary, experience dependent, starting at $30,000

  • Colorado PERA participant

  • Health Insurance Stipend (starting at $250/ month)

  • A culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration, and Fun with a shared vision