Spark Montessori is an authentic, year round, Montessori school that is seeking an English and Spanish speaking Teaching Assistant! The ideal candidate will bring a passion for childhood development and an understanding of the diverse learning needs of children. Teaching assistants help maintain the physical, emotional and cognitive environments for the children and provide a calm and pleasant presence throughout their day.
Key Candidate Skills and Attributes:
Alignment with organizational mission and values
Patience and understanding for the differing needs in working with young children
Experience working with young children
Ability to seamlessly integrate into the various classrooms
Openness to coaching by lead teachers or administration
Track record of reliability and dependability
Ability to work with all age groups and/or support daily school operations
Flexible mentality
Interest in spending quality time in nature with children
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Credential Requirements:
Prior experience working in Early Childhood Education a plus
Early Childhood Education credit hours a plus but not necessary