Assistant Teacher

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Are you looking to further your career in early childhood education? If so, there is no better place for childcare and early education professionals than The Nurtury Montessori. Our commitment to Montessori and our respect for young children creates an atmosphere of caring, delight, wonder, and excitement that makes every Nurtury School an exceptional environment where children and careers flourish. We offer an authentic Montessori education in an eco-friendly setting. We have created beautiful and inspiring environments that meet the needs of the children at each stage of their development from 6 weeks to 6 years old in accordance with Maria Montessori’s educational principles. You will have an opportunity to become a member of an enthusiastic team, passionate about Montessori education and what it can give to the children. You will be part of a vibrant community and be able to contribute to our school development.
Role Description Full-time (8 hours daily) Assistant Teacher to work in our Toddler Classroom (ages 18 months - 36 years). Hours are 7:30am - 3:30pm The Montessori Teacher Assistant provides support and assistance to the lead teacher and the children. You are to help prepare the environment, observe and record student behaviors, protect student concentration, and model grace and courtesy. Teacher Assistants carry out all the directives of the Head Teacher.
Requirements:
Interest in becoming an Early Childhood Teacher
Have significant experience working in early childcare education
Attend all staff meetings (weekly class meeting) (monthly all school)
Be familiar with proper diapering procedures as well as toilet training methods.
Learn to give proper lessons in care of self and care of the environment.
All employees are required to attend 15 hours per year of continuing education.
Become a keen observer of the individual interests and needs of each child.
Must become familiar with the sequence of the materials.
Learn the record-keeping system to record your observations.
Desired Characteristics:
Sense of responsibility and active supervision
Maintain a positive attitude and a love of learning.
A team player
Professional communication skills
Manage sensitive information with the utmost discretion and confidentiality
Can take constructive criticism
Must be 18 years and older.
What We Offer:
We are offering a collaborative work environment, ongoing professional development, and multiple growth opportunities.
Achieve your long-term career goals through our formal career path. We are committed to promoting qualified internal candidates.
We offer after 12 months of being employed with us a professional benefits package. Our benefits package includes health and dental, 401(k); vacation, sick, and holiday pay; and often a child care discount.
Receive ongoing support to help you be the best educator you can be. Training opportunities begin with a customized orientation program.
Feel welcomed by an organization that is committed to embracing differences and celebrating individuality. Our commitment to fairness, diversity, and high ethical standards is unprecedented.
Consider transfer opportunities to a variety of our Nurtury Schools across the Westchester area.
Utilize curriculum resources and ideas that are designed to support your efforts to develop an emergent Montessori curriculum.
Join the only Montessori care and education company that caters 100 percent of its effort to Infants, Toddlers, and Primary children.
If you are interested, please send your resume with the listed position you are interested in to our Hiring Manager, Brianna Phillips at: LARCHMONT@THENURTURY-MONTESSORI.COM
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Location:
Larchmont
Job Type:
FullTime

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