Adventures in Montessori Early Childhood Center is located at 65 Rockwood Street, Jamaica Plain, MA02130. We are looking for Teacher Assistant.
Essential Functions
- Provide a safe and quality environment that appropriately meets the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of young children.
- Assist the Program Coordinator(s), when appropriate, in the supervision and the general maintenance of all aspects of the classroom program.
- Be involved with planning and implementing daily activities and curriculum to help promote positive social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
- Foster positive relationships, interactions and communication between staff and parents, parents and children, and children and their peers.
- Serve as a cooperative and supportive member of a team, both in the classroom and in the Center.
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
- High School Diploma/GED. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices. Previous professional teaching experience preferred.
- Outstanding customer service skills, and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively.
- Strong organizational skills and team player skills. Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and openness to new ideas and/or approaches.
- Excellent communications skills with the ability to speak, read, and write English.
- Ability to physically lift a minimum of 35 pounds, participate in physical activity including walks with children, maintain full sight and sound supervision of children at all times to ensure their safety and work both indoors and outdoors.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.50 - $16.00 per hour
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
- childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License:
- Teaching Certificate (Preferred)
Work Location:
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule