Adolescent Assistant Guide Job Huntsville area,Alabama USA,Education / Teaching

Montessori School of Huntsville is seeking an Adolescent Assistant Guide for the school year.

Job Description
- Assistant Guide

Supervised by:
Head of School;
Lead Guide

DEIJ Commitment Statement

The Montessori School of Huntsville is committed to attracting, cultivating, and retaining a diverse faculty that embraces difference and celebrates connection. As such, your unique identity and experiences bring tremendous value to our school and are integral to fostering an inclusive community that honors and nurtures the expansive potential of both children and adults alike.

Nondiscrimination Policy

The Montessori School of Huntsville shall not discriminate, endorse, or affiliate with those who discriminate on the basis of age, religion, genetics, race, creed, ethnicity, color, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or national origin.

Objective

The Assistant Guide supports the Lead Teacher by maintaining a clean, orderly, and prepared environment while nurturing children's independence, following Montessori philosophy, and protecting their concentration. Key duties include managing transitions, supporting and modeling grace and courtesy, and observing students to support their development. A belief in deeply respectful parenting/teaching philosophies and restorative practices are a must.

Qualifications

Has earned a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or is the process of earning one.

Has an understanding of the Montessori philosophy in accordance with MSH’s mission and core values.

Demonstrates an ability to relate sensitively to people of all ages and varied backgrounds.

Maintains a collaborative relationship with the lead guide and program team.

Possesses a professional manner, personal characteristics and mental abilities necessary to work with young children.

Demonstrates an interest in upgrading professional qualifications by participating in a staff development program, especially related to the Montessori approach to education.

respect for and faith in each child
sensitivity to individual’s needs and learning styles
ability to provide appropriate challenges to each child’s learning development
exceptional amount of patience and flexibility

Meets all staff requirements of local and state regulatory agencies.

Maintains current First Aid and Pediatric CPR certification.

Maintains annual training per DHR

Essential Functions

Prioritizes the safety and well being of students and staff at all times through adherence to DHR Performance Standards, MSH Policies and Procedures, and AMS Code of Ethics.

Assists the lead guide in ensuring an appropriate program of activities, consistent with the Montessori philosophy.

Participates in ongoing development in respectful frameworks for working with children, including, but not limited to, Positive Discipline, Nonviolent Communications, and Collaborative Proactive Solutions.

Assumes the leadership role in the class when the lead guide is absent.

Shares responsibility for the care, maintenance, and cleanliness of the classroom, playground, outdoor classroom, and materials.

Assists the lead guide daily with data entry for digital student records.

Assists in ensuring that the classroom and associated areas (including playground) meet all licensing, safety, and health requirements.

Fulfills cleaning, opening, and lock-up responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Demands

Persons must have enough physical stamina to work effectively with young children and must be able to stand for a lengthy number of hours. They also must have the ability to see and hear children and to lift 45 pounds.

Position and Work Hours

Early Childhood:
Must be able to work the academic year, August
- June. Must be available, as needed, during seasonal breaks, i.e., fall, spring, and summer (July).

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