Into Gift: Montessori Assistant Teacher

Summary

Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Their Families While Having FUN as Part of a Collaborative Team!

Work for an organization that values you as an individual. Have fun while being an educator to young children. Work in a beautiful facility with a supportive team. Earn a competitive wage with great benefits & opportunities for growth.

Seven Oaks Academy is a privately owned and operated preschool with a dynamic history of serving our local community in Gwinnett County, GA since 1988 where we recently relocated to Lawrenceville.

• Respect – We place a high value of respect for our children and their families, each other as teammates, ourselves as individuals, our local community, the reputation of our school and the cultural diversity of our world.
• No Excuses – Each person on our team is accountable for their own "B.E.D." – we do not Blame;
  Excuse or Deny. We are reliable, on time, responsible and dedicated to early learning.
• Play Dough – We are fun like play dough by being creative, enthusiastic about life and positive go-getters.
• Team Player – We are humble, supportive, have each others back, dedicated, compassionate team players that trust each other to achieve our goals.

• A relaxed and casual uniform so you can be comfortable while maintaining a professionalism workplace environment.
• Quarterly Team Bonding Activities
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Paid Time Off for Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, and your Birthday, too!
• Annual anniversary "bonus pay" and quarterly "bonus achievements pay"
• Monthly Team Member of The Month recognition program
• Annual Team Community Service Project

Seven Oaks Academy is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Seven Oaks Academy is seeking a caring, motivated and nurturing professional to join our team as a Montessori Assistant Teacher.

• Assist Lead Guides (Montessori) with the implementation of AMS Montessori curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child; create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Support your center's success; partner with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners.
• Maintain Environment and Records.
• Prepare an environment in which the furnishings and materials are complete and correspond to the needs of the group.
• Be responsible for the care and maintenance of classroom materials, i.e., maintain an orderly environment, keep it clean, and in like-new condition; the children are to be brought into this responsibility.
• Maintain inventory of the classroom.
• Maintain current attendance records.
• Complete, maintain and submit academic records and other records/reports during the year as requested by the Principal.
• Communicate with Grace and Courtesy.
• Maintain relationships with parents; have ongoing communication in regard to their child's progress.

• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
• Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and learning happens.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.
• Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English and Spanish.

• Valid Paraprofessional Certificate (issued by the Georgia Professional Standards…