Teacher Asst-Montessori Prm

CLASS

TITLE:

Teacher Assistant - Montessori Program

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:
Under the general direction of the Montessori Program school principal, and under the immediate supervision of a Montessori teacher holding a valid state certificate directly engaged in teaching subject matter or conducting activities, assists in the instruction of pupils; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assists in the supervision of students during lunchroom and playground activities, provides security functions within the school such as monitoring corridors and reviewing student identification cards, assists students in understanding and completing classroom assignments, assists teachers in preparing bulletin boards and displaying students work in classrooms, operates photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials, assists in maintaining the orderly arrangement of classrooms, greets and directs visitors to appropriate areas of the school, consults with teachers regarding concerns of individual students, operates audio-visual equipment such as video cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip projectors, tape recorders , and phonographs;

provides tutoring services to students under the supervision of the classroom teacher; assists in collecting and grading students' homework assignments and examination materials under the supervision of the classroom teacher; assists in supervising the loading and unloading of students on school busses; assists in the receipt, processing, and issuance of new books under the supervision of the classroom teacher; collects daily classroom absentee reports and contacts parents and guardians to verify causes of student absences;

operates laminating machine to preserve materials used by students; may assist school teachers with wraps and toilet recesses as necessary.

DESIRABLE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience. Completion of an Associate's degree from a college or university accredited by the North Central Association, or the successful completion of at least sixty (60) semester hours of college credit at a college or university accredited by the North Central Association, or successful completion of a Teacher Aide training program approved by the State of Illinois. Must have also successfully completed an approved Montessori Assistant training program.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill. Good knowledge of the Montessori philosophy and method of education good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling, basic knowledge of mathematics, knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations.

Ability to work with and for school-aged children, ability to follow written and oral instructions, ability to operate basic office equipment, ability to communicate effectively with the public.

Good oral and written communication skills, good reading skills, skill in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements . Light Work:
Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, or up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force frequently to move objects. Even though weight of force moved may be only a negligible amount, a position should be rated as Light Work (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing or pulling of arm controls.

Benefits:

Health & Wellness:
Your Care, Your Choice

CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:

* Medical Plan Options

* Pharmacy

* Dental

* Vision

* Behavioral Health & EAP

* Employee Wellness Program

Financial Security:
Planning for Today and Tomorrow

We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:

* Basic Life Insurance

* Life and Disability Insurance

* Pension Plans

* Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))

* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

* Spot Pet Insurance

Work-Life Balance:
Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life

CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:

* Paid Leave

* Sick Leave

* Vacation Days

* Parental Leaves

* Short-Term Disability

* Religious Holidays

* Leaves

Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.