SW - Montessori Classroom Aide

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Student Honolulu, HI, US

CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU

• Position Summary

The Montessori Classroom Aide (Student Substitute) is an on-call, part-time student worker who provides classroom support and substitute coverage for the Chaminade University Montessori Laboratory School on an as-needed basis. Under the direction of the Administrator and/or Montessori Teacher, the student supports classroom routines, assists with the maintenance of the Montessori prepared environment, helps supervise and redirect children, and performs other duties necessary to support the teaching staff and the safe, orderly operation of the classroom.

The position requires flexibility, reliability, professionalism, and the ability to work collaboratively with Montessori teaching staff. The student will follow established classroom procedures, instructions, licensing requirements, accreditation standards, and University policies while providing temporary classroom support.

The Montessori Classroom Aide (Student Substitute) will:

• Carry out the plans, instructions, and directives of the Administrator and/or Montessori Teacher and comply with applicable licensing, health, safety, and accreditation standards.
• Assist with preparing and maintaining the Montessori prepared environment, including organizing classroom materials and activities and ensuring that the environment remains clean, orderly, aesthetically pleasing, and safe for children.
• Assist with routine classroom tasks, including making or preparing materials and activities, cleaning, sweeping, mopping, dusting, moving furniture, and completing other duties necessary to support the classroom environment.
• Prepare and serve snacks in accordance with classroom procedures and applicable health and safety requirements.
• Monitor and replenish classroom supplies as needed.
  Assist teaching staff with classroom routines and transitions and redirect children as appropriate under the direction of the teaching staff.
• Support teachers by helping maintain a safe, cooperative, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Attend staff meetings, orientations, and in-service training as applicable or required.
• Develop practical experience in professional communication, classroom support, child supervision, teamwork, organization, and adherence to established procedures.

• Provide on-call classroom support and substitute coverage as scheduled and as needed.
• Follow the classroom plans, routines, procedures, and instructions provided by the Administrator and/or Montessori Teacher.
• Support teaching staff in maintaining a safe, welcoming, respectful, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Assist with supervising and redirecting children as directed by the teaching staff.
  Assist with transitions and classroom routines to help maintain an orderly learning environment.
• Assist with preparing, organizing, arranging, and maintaining Montessori classroom materials and activities.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the classroom and prepared environment.
  Assist with cleaning, sweeping, mopping, dusting, moving furniture, and other classroom maintenance tasks as needed.
  Prepare snacks and assist with routine classroom needs in accordance with established procedures.
• Refill and organize classroom supplies.
• Assist with setting up and cleaning up before and after classroom activities.
• Attend school functions, meetings, orientations, and training sessions as requested.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with teachers, staff, students, and families as appropriate to the position.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, students, staff, and University information.
  Report safety concerns, injuries, incidents, or unsafe conditions promptly and appropriately.
• Follow all University policies, classroom procedures, and applicable health and safety requirements.
• Perform other similar, comparable, or related duties as assigned or required.
  Disclaimer:
  The duties and responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive and may be modified, expanded, or reassigned as needed and/or at the discretion of supervisory management.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proof of criminal record clearance.
• Physical examination clearance for working with children ages two through six.
• Current TB…