<p>POSITION TITLE: Montessori Instructional Assistant</p> <p>GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:</p> <p>Reports to: Building Principal and Lead Classroom Teacher</p> <p>Contract Length: School Year - Teacher scheduled days</p> <p>Hourly Rate: Depending on Experience and education</p> <p>BASIC FUNCTIONS:</p> <ul> <li>This position requires an individual who will assist the lead teacher in successfully implementing all aspects of the Montessori program working with students, staff and parents. </li></ul> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Implement instructional and classroom leadership strategies which reflect the Montessori model. </li><li>Actively participate in on-going professional development/training. Participation required. </li><li>Work with the Montessori classroom teacher, instructional and Montessori coaches and principal. </li><li>Assist the teacher in providing a skillfully prepared environment that allows children to explore, move, share with a group and be independent, make decisions, develop self-control and create order that cultivates a lifelong love of learning. </li><li>Collaborates successfully with teams to integrate Montessori pedagogy. </li><li>Employ a wide variety of instructional techniques which reflect differentiation of instruction as directed by the Montessori teacher. </li><li>Assist in successfully with implementing curriculum in a multi-age classroom. </li><li>Embrace the Montessori program and the Montessori philosophy. </li><li>Work well with others. </li><li>Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of a diverse (ethical/racial) urban school population and apply appropriate instructional strategies. </li><li>Monitor and assist students with breakfast. </li><li>Assist in the implementation of a best practice Montessori classroom demonstrating the Montessori beliefs and philosophy through curriculum, instructional strategies and classroom environment. </li><li>Other duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Interview with Principal required. </li></ul> <p>Works in standard office and school building environments. Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours. Must be able to handle stress.</p>