Supporting Educator
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED, bachelor's degree.
- Current or willing to obtain DCF requirements such as: CPR/AED Training, Shaken Baby Syndrome Training, Mandated Reporter Training
- Early Education Coursebooks to receive necessary training, if applicable
- Registry Certificate of 7 or higher
- Possess an attitude that reflects a belief in the philosophy of the IMA organization
- Physically capable to work with children on the floor, stairs, and playground, as well as to lift materials, classroom furniture, and clean
- A strong understanding of Education, child development, and positive classroom management techniques
Daily Expectations:
- Approach each day, child, lesson, and adult with love and understanding
- Strive to create peace within the classroom and within the community
- Embrace life long learning experiences and be open to communication
- Speak respectfully and purposefully to children, peers, and administrators
- Adhere to all Montessori policies and philosophies
- Adhere to all WI state licensing regulations
- Consistently arrive to work in a timely fashion
- Consistently communicate regarding work and children with supervisors and staff in a professional manner
- Model a healthy, positive, and inspirational attitude and energy for Montessori work, presentations, and all interactions with staff, children, parents, and professionals of IMA(P)
- Encourage a strong sense of community within the classroom, the school, and the neighborhood
- Using careful observation and caring interactions with children, Montessori teachers and staff must guide each child to reach his/her full potential by supporting the planes of development, human tendencies, and sensitive periods
- Supervise daily activities for the indoor and outdoor environments
- Maintain classroom and workspace in a clean, orderly, and safe fashion
- Assist in daily operations of school (answer phones, take out garbage and recycling, collect mail, send mail, etc. as may be necessary)
- Continue to work towards anti-bias, anti-racist, and whole person education
- Communicate daily with the Heads of School
Specific Position Details:
- Support the Lead Guide in classroom management, lesson preservation, and fostering student independence
- Assist in classroom transitions (indoor/outdoor time, lunch, nap, etc.)
- Participate and document meaningful observations of classroom engagements and student work
- Encourage love, kindness, and peace within the school community
- Preparing the classroom environment (organizing materials, sweeping, mopping, laundry, etc.) at the end of each school day
- Connect with the Lead Guide formally and informally once per week
- Check out with the Heads of School at the end of each shift
Supervised by: Heads of School