Montessori Infant Assistant Teacher

WHO WE ARE:

Whitmore Lake Public Schools' Montessori Magnet Program, Go Like the Wind Montessori School, is a diverse community of learners and compassionate educators. Our dedicated team provides an authentic Montessori education where children from birth to 6th grade can become independent thinkers, collaborative learners, creative problem solvers and compassionate citizens. Since being founded in 1987, GLTW has been a not-for-profit, tuition-based school.

In 2022, it merged with Whitmore Lake Public Schools to become a public Montessori school. The program remains tuition-based for infant, toddler and young primary students ( 3 and 4-year-olds) with a tuition-free Magnet program for grades K-6th. We are eager to grow our program to include Middle School and beyond.

The Whitmore Lake Public School District is dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized education to all students. Beyond the classroom, we are committed to serving the needs of families in Whitmore Lake and the surrounding communities; at the heart of everything we do is our tight-knit Trojan community, including our students, families and our staff. We work hard and take pride in making every day a great day to be a Trojan, whether with a traditional or Montessori approach.

#Trojan Pride

Come be a part of our community as we inspire a lifelong love of learning.

Full-Time

Monday through Friday, year-round

8:30 a.m.

-4:30 p.m.

$17.50/hr, increasing with certification(s) and experience

Whitmore Lake Montessori Magnet Program

8845 Main Street

Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

We are seeking a qualified, enthusiastic, and nurturing individual who can fulfill a critical role in an authentic Montessori classroom. Under the direction of the Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for supporting an environment that fosters curiosity and learning; helping children to think creatively, to solve problems independently, and respect themselves and others. We are seeking someone who is/has:

• Nurturing, calm, and respectful with an open attitude towards all children and families
• Kind, thoughtful, and strong at guiding children in self-motivated learning,
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive
• At least 18 years of age
• Successfully completed a background check

Assistant Montessori Teacher Certification (AMS or AMI) within the first year of employment preferred

A four-year degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field is preferred

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds regularly (e.g., assisting or lifting toddlers, moving classroom materials)
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting on the floor, and getting up from the floor
• Ability to see and hear to supervise children and respond to their needs quickly
• Frequent reaching, pushing, pulling, and grasping to interact with children and maintain classroom environment
• Ability to move quickly and respond calmly in emergency situations
• Ability to speak clearly to communicate with children, parents, and staff
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions during recess, arrival, and dismissal

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Planning, Preparation and Instruction:
  • Support the Lead teacher in the implementation of age-appropriate Montessori curriculum in the classroom and outdoors for children birth to up to 2 years old
  • Follow Lead Teacher’s direction in maintaining an attractive, well-kept classroom
  • Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, caring environment that
  • implements the practices of hand washing and safe food handling procedures, and assures the well-being and safety of all of the children in that environment
  • Assist Lead Teacher to set and clean the classroom at the beginning/end of the school year, as well as implementing a daily cleaning throughout the day
  • In addition to the daily Montessori…