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Greenspring Montessori School

Part-Time Floating Classroom Partner

Greenspring Montessori School, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Greenspring Montessori School is seeking a Part-timeFloating Classroom Partner

to support Montessori classrooms for students ages 18 months through 14 years. The Floating Partner supports a classroom when a staff member is absent and assists in our after-school program.

ABOUT GREENSPRING MONTESSORI SCHOOL Greenspring Montessori School has been offering a Montessori education to students since 1962. Nestled on a 7-acre property that was originally a dairy farm, students ages 18 months through grade 8 thrive in our newly renovated buildings, state-of-the-art Montessori classrooms, and rich outdoor learning environments.

At Greenspring Montessori School, we value life experiences, strong and positive character, and integrity, alongside professional training. We welcome and celebrate people of diverse backgrounds, histories, perspectives, identities, cultures, religions, and races. Our learning environment is strengthened and enriched through a community that reflects the nuances and beauty of an intricate and complex world.

We are guided by our Professional Values here at Greenspring, and we are searching for self-motivated, collaborative, coachable individuals with a passion for learning and growing within our community. Personal values around a reverence for human dignity and a commitment to social justice, honoring the spirit of each child, and a love of nature and our environment are strong indicators of a potential fit for our school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepare the classroom environment

Go outdoors daily in all other weather conditions including rain, snow, and a wide range of temperatures

Manage the “flow” of the classroom

Support children in their own resolution of conflicts and concerns

Be a role model for children in speech, tone, demeanor, and actions

Serve as a record keeper of the work children are engaged in and children’s social interactions

Help set up for nap and lunch

Supervise recess

Assist with cleaning

Assist with toileting (with toddlers)

Serve the needs of the children and community

COMPETENCIES

Have an understanding of (or interest in learning about) Montessori education

Have a great love for working with young children

Have a strong work ethic

Actively seek professional growth and development

Be a team player

Be solution-oriented

Be seeking a long-term position

Be excited to join the Greenspring Montessori School community!

POSITION DETAILS This is a 10-month, part-time position, Monday through Friday from 11:00am – 4:30pm. Summer opportunities are also available.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Required:

Pass a background check

Have previous experience with children (1 year)

Preferred: Authorization to work in the United States is a pre-condition of employment at Greenspring Montessori School.

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