The Montessori Children’s House of Nantucket Looking for Montessori Teaching Assistant at Nantucket, MA Full Time

The Montessori Children’s House of Nantucket (MCHN) seeks a kind and loving assistant teacher for the 22/23 school year. The Classroom Assistant will work collaboratively with a team of teachers and parents to provide a warm and welcoming environment that allows for independence and discovery.

Responsibilities include:

• Cultivate a nurturing, respectful, inspiring, and safe learning environment.

• Work in cooperation with Lead Teachers to implement the Montessori philosophy.

• Collaborate with co-teaching team in regard to lesson plans, record keeping, and classroom management to establish and maintain a harmonious classroom environment.

• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.

• Assist in the maintenance and cleanliness of classrooms.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Compassion and appreciation of children & experience working with children ages 3 to 6.

• Early childhood experience required and some Montessori training or background knowledge of Montessori preferred.

• EEC Preschool Teacher qualification required, or willingness to take necessary steps to gain the qualification.

• BA preferred undergraduate coursework in Child Development acceptable.

The anticipated hours are 8 am-3 pm M-F, plus weekly staff meetings after school on Tuesdays. Occasional evening hours for special school events are also required. Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location