Elementary Assistant Teacher

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WHEAT RIDGE, CO, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $20.47 To $23.00 Hourly

Job Title:
Assistant - Elementary Team

Location:

Midtown Montessori Academy @ Sloan’s Lake
Reports to: Upper Elementary Lead Guide
Classification: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm
Salary Range:$20.47 - $23.00/hr, based on experience

Midtown Montessori Academy is seeking a qualified, proactive Assistant to join our Elementary Team. Assistants in our Montessori environments assist the lead guide in implementing the Montessori pedagogical approach in the classroom. They organize and maintain cleanliness throughout the classroom, while modeling kindness, responsibility and peaceful interactions with the children.

Manage daily transitions with the children using loving guidance and firm expectations.

Take direction from the lead guide and follow through effectively.

Proactively ask questions and request guidance any time it is necessary.

Refer all significant parent questions and concerns directly to the lead guide.

Perform daily classroom maintenance duties such as snack & lunch preparation as well as daily disinfection of classroom materials.

Partner with leadership to develop and execute an individual professional development plan.

Participate positively as a member of the school community, handle conflict constructively with colleagues, and strictly avoid gossip.

Attend all mandatory commitments, including staff meetings and professional development days.

Appreciates and responds positively to guidance and feedback from team members.

Is willing to commit to the school for a full school year.

Has initiative and curiosity, including a strong willingness to ask questions.

Is joyful, reliable, committed, energetic, patient, and highly detail-oriented.

Is comfortable and confident working with children ages 6 to 13 years old.

Is able to easily bend, squat, lift, climb, carry, and sit on the floor for extended periods.

Strong work history supported by excellent professional references.

Experience in Elementary classrooms is preferred.

Prior Montessori environment experience is a plus.

Professional appearance, positive attitude, and exceptional attendance history.

College degree preferred but not required.

Clean criminal record (must not include any felonies, any crimes against children, any violent crimes, a pattern of misdemeanor convictions, or any conviction of any sort in the past 24 months).

Physical ability to lift and turn while carrying at least 40 lbs. and sit on a tile floor for at least 60 mins.

Digital Literacy:
Basic knowledge of Google Workspace (Drive, Docs) preferred.

Language:
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and follow complex oral/written directions.

Professionalism:
Ability to interact in an appropriate, diplomatic, and calm manner with staff, parents, and students, even in stressful situations.

Work Ethic:
Must possess a strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, and the self-initiative to complete tasks independently while maintaining cooperative working relationships.

Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift 50+ lbs and perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods.

Midtown Montessori Academy offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance: 50% premium paid by the employer.

Life Insurance: A $50,000 policy provided at no cost to the employee.

Professional Growth:
Continuous development opportunities within a supportive, collaborative school community.

MMA is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We will not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Our leadership is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy. When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.