American Montessori Society Inc
Primary Classroom Afternoon Assistant
American Montessori Society Inc, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Busy Hands Montessori is a vibrant Montessori program located in Cedar Mill, OR. We have four beautiful, light‑filled, traditional Montessori classrooms serving children ages 3 months - 6 years with the wonderful addition of music, art, science & cooking as part of our afternoon curriculum. We are looking to add a Primary Assistant to join our Afternoon Lead Guide during the afternoon work cycle and Afternoon Enrichment Classes.
What we are looking for:
1 year prior teaching experience required (as a lead, assistant, or aide)
AMS, AMI, or NAMC diploma is a plus
Creative, competent, and confident
Good initiative, flexibility, dependability and organizational skills
Strong classroom management skills
Passionate about teaching & creating a welcoming classroom
Committed to providing a loving and nurturing environment for our students
Comfortable managing a group of up to 10 students
Applicants must have:
Current enrollment in the Oregon Central Background Registry
Have, or be willing to obtain, the following courses in the first 30 days of employment: First Aid/CPR, Food Handlers certification, Safe Sleep for Oregon's Infants, Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect (RRCAN), Introduction to Childcare Health and Safety (ICCHS), Prevention is Better Than Treatment, and Foundations For Learning
Employee Benefits:
Seven (7) weeks paid holidays/vacation annually
Unlimited PTO and paid sick leave accrual annually
Paid training and continuing education
Medical & Dental Benefits
Simple IRA plan with company matching contribution
Membership to the American Montessori Society
Regular hours:
10:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. These hours would include two 10 minute paid breaks and one unpaid 30 minute lunch break.
Bilingual Spanish/English would be a big plus!
Busy Hands Montessori is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $21.00 - $22.75 per hour
Expected hours: 6.5 per day
License/Certification:
Central Background Registry (Required)
AMS, AMI, NAMC Primary teaching credential preferred
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What we are looking for:
1 year prior teaching experience required (as a lead, assistant, or aide)
AMS, AMI, or NAMC diploma is a plus
Creative, competent, and confident
Good initiative, flexibility, dependability and organizational skills
Strong classroom management skills
Passionate about teaching & creating a welcoming classroom
Committed to providing a loving and nurturing environment for our students
Comfortable managing a group of up to 10 students
Applicants must have:
Current enrollment in the Oregon Central Background Registry
Have, or be willing to obtain, the following courses in the first 30 days of employment: First Aid/CPR, Food Handlers certification, Safe Sleep for Oregon's Infants, Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect (RRCAN), Introduction to Childcare Health and Safety (ICCHS), Prevention is Better Than Treatment, and Foundations For Learning
Employee Benefits:
Seven (7) weeks paid holidays/vacation annually
Unlimited PTO and paid sick leave accrual annually
Paid training and continuing education
Medical & Dental Benefits
Simple IRA plan with company matching contribution
Membership to the American Montessori Society
Regular hours:
10:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. These hours would include two 10 minute paid breaks and one unpaid 30 minute lunch break.
Bilingual Spanish/English would be a big plus!
Busy Hands Montessori is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $21.00 - $22.75 per hour
Expected hours: 6.5 per day
License/Certification:
Central Background Registry (Required)
AMS, AMI, NAMC Primary teaching credential preferred
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