Primary Assistant Teacher
Role Overview
The Primary Assistant Teacher works in the Primary environment with the classroom Lead Teacher with up to 25 children.
The Assistant supports Lead during the work cycle, redirecting children to work and aiding children who need support.
The Assistant works with the Lead Teacher to prepare and maintain order and cleanliness of the environment daily.
As a Primary Assistant Teacher, one must maintain an open, loving and cooperative environment for all children.
The ideal candidate for this position has to have an inherent love for this stage of development and can meet a child’s needs physically, socially and emotionally.
Assistant Teachers must possess the ability to support the Lead Teacher in implementing lessons to meet the varying needs of the students.
The Assistant Teachers will step in as acting lead for Lead Teachers in cases of illness or absence.
Key Skills for This Role
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Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 and have one of the following:
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- A 2 year college degree in child development or early childhood education from an accredited college or university or actively pursuing a degree
- A current certification as a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) or other Department-approved credential
- Qualify as a professional child care assistant through a combination of hours and verifiable experience in a professional child care setting
- Experience working with Primary aged children (2.5-6 years old) in a classroom setting
- Professionalism, including attendance, positivity, and flexibility.
- Strong communication skills and ability to effectively interface with students, parents, faculty, and staff
- High-energy and enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced environment.
- Criminal background check required upon hire.
- At MAC, we invest in the people who make our mission possible by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. This includes the potential for paid Montessori training, paid holidays and seasonal breaks, flexible paid time off for personal or sick time needs, and paid professional development. MAC also provides health, dental, and vision insurance options, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, HSA plan, employer-paid life insurance, and additional voluntary life insurance, critical illness, and disability plans. Employees also receive an RTD EcoPass.
- MAC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment, free of discrimination or harassment, for its community. MAC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, immigration/citizen status, age, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, disability, socio-economic status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit fact. Any person with a concern or allegation of discrimination or harassment shall report it to MAC’s Compliance Coordinator. More information is available on our website.
About Montessori Academy of Colorado
Nonprofit Montessori school serving Denver children from infancy through 8th grade.
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