<p>Come work with an amazing team of educators at the oldest Montessori elementary school in Cincinnati. We are a vibrant and supportive community that nurtures the whole child … and the whole adult! We've been named a top workplace for seven years running. Job Title: Preprimary (ages 3-6, PK3-K) Assistant Teacher: Maternity Leave Job status: Part-Time (8:05 am - 12:30 pm during school year) Reports to: Principal Starting Date: August 2025 Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience, education and credentials, according to the school's established salary schedule for teachers (starting at $18/hr). I. Purpose: The purpose of the Preprimary assistant teacher is to instruct and support the overall Montessori environment of learners. III. Essential Functions/Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Have knowledge of Ohio's Learning Standards </li><li>Develop curriculum that supports the Montessori method and philosophy </li><li>Instruct students and provide positive classroom management using methods that support the developmental needs of children </li><li>Observe student learning to inform instruction </li><li>Establish a safe, orderly, and prepared classroom environment </li><li>Collaborate with the Preprimary teaching team and with administration </li><li>Demonstrate professional and supportive relationships with all students, parents, colleagues and administration </li><li>Implement research-based individualized teaching methods for students identified with specific learning disabilities </li><li>Engage in planning and implementation of off-campus field experiences </li><li>Participate in all activities including nature-based, physically rigorous ones </li><li>Utilize a variety of electronic platforms for grading, parent communication, and instruction </li><li>Meet attendance requirements </li><li>Participate in ongoing professional growth and serve on committees or groups as requested </li><li>Assist in maintaining playground environment </li><li>Willing to complete and maintain Safe Parish training </li></ul> <p>Please submit a resume, cover letter, statement of educational philosophy, and three professional references to Kristin Weiss: kweiss@mercymontessori.org Find out more about our school at www.mercymontessori.org</p>