Primary 3-6 Substitute Teacher Assistant - Near North Montessori School

We are an independent, Montessori school in Chicago serving 550+ students and their families, starting at a parent-infant class and up to 8th grade. We are a community of shared values working to fulfill a meaningful mission. NNM faculty, staff and parents strive for an equitable and inclusive school culture through intentional, reflective practice. We work together to challenge all students to think for themselves, pursue their ideas and become real learners for the real world. 

Learn more about us on our website: www.nnms.org

Position Overview:
The Substitute Teacher Assistant is responsible for the well-being of the children in the classroom, as well as supporting the lead teacher with a variety of tasks, including classroom organization and playground supervision.  The Substitute Teacher Assistant supports the students, teachers and classrooms, primarily at the children ages 3 to 6 years old when there is a faculty absence or when additional resources are needed. They will work closely with their supervisor, the Academic Coach, to set up a daily schedule that meets the needs of the level they work with, and other areas as assigned. The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assist the lead teacher with all aspects of the classroom in a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of NNM

• Implement activities that encourage each child’s growth in the areas of emotion, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development

• Take direction, accept constructive criticism, and feedback, and make improvements and changes as necessary for the betterment of the quality of the program

• Create and maintain an environment that is clean and safe for all children

• Establishing a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children

• Perform extra-duty responsibilities assigned to the classroom teacher

• Report to the proper authority any pertinent information on the happenings of the day

• Use equipment and supplies safely and conscientiously, keeping the physical environment clean and orderly

• Assist with documentation of daily needs and observations

• Provide a safe and secure environment. Be familiar with emergency procedures

• Carry out all specific procedures and responsibilities as outlined by the NNM Staff Handbook and the lead teacher

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates in Early Childhood or a related field 

Experience working with children ages 3 to 6 years old 

Familiarity with the Montessori approach or a willingness to learn more!

Specific Skills Required

• Growth mindset and problem-solving approach

• Reliable, flexible and able to provide a high level of support to adults and children

• Demonstrated skills to support a diverse student population, embracing the community's anti-racist practices

• Effective communicator, verbal and written, with children and adults

• Able to perform duties in-person within a school environment

Starting pay for this position is $22.00 an hour