Toddler Support Teacher

Toddler Support Teacher in Oakland, CA, US

Grand Lake Montessori is now hiring a dynamic and experienced Support Teacher for our campus in Oakland, CA!

This is a full-time position with an average of 40 hours per week.

Grand Lake Montessori is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY employer, and qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Requirements: A degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred. MUST HAVE the required 12 ECE units per licensing. Montessori Training a plus!

Minimum of 2 years of experience as a teacher required.

• Dedication toreter support work of the Guide is the basic attitude needed for an effective support teacher.
• Protect the integrity of the lessons given by the Guide by redirecting children and preventing interruptions.
• Respond to direction from the Guide to assist or intervene with children as needed.
• Treat all children with dignity and respect and in a manner that supports their independence.
• A well modulated voice, friendly tone and positive phrasing of directives with children is expected.
• Work with individual and small groups of children as directed by the Guide: singing, reading, outdoor classroom, baking, gardening, carpentry.
• Supervise classroom according to Guide’s direction, generally maintaining a calm, non-distracting presence.
• Observe children’s behavior and activity as directed by Guide and communicate appropriately.
• Directly responsible for dusting and cleaning the environment, refilling supplies, photocopying and proper storage of all classroom supplies.
• Assist Guide in the responsibility of care and maintenance of classroom materials, i.e. maintaining an orderly environment, keeping it clean and in like-new condition as directed.
• Assist in the preparation of curriculum materials/material making as directed.
• Repair materials and apparatus as necessary or directed.
• Help with the maintenance of the inventory of the classroom.
• Help with theकाठमाडौं current, accurate classroom records.
• Share the responsibility and supervision of the children during free play times, lunch and rest periods.
• Help maintain safe, appropriate behavior and safe, orderly use of playground materials and equipment.
• Facilitate appropriate conflict resolution between children.
• Report any and all accidents at once to the Guide. Prepare a written  /li>