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Educational Assistant - Elementary

Our school is on a Traditional Calendar. Multi-grade / multi-age classroom setting. Classrooms are divided into Lower Elementary (1st through 3rd grades) or Upper Elementary (4th through 6th grades). Work Day hours: 6 hours daily, Monday - Friday DCS Montessori is an equal opportunity education institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities. Potential Start Date: August 2025 Job Description and Responsibilities: Responsible for providing assistance to teachers working with students, clerical tasks, photocopying, faxing and other functions; collaborates with teachers to provide assistance in large and small group instructional support; may assist with grading student papers; mediates student conflicts; supervises students in various school settings; administers first aid with provided training; assists in the maintenance of student records; cleans and maintains classroom environment. Perform all other related duties as directed by supervisor (Lead Classroom Teacher). Monthly attendance at Professional Development meetings is expected, along with other Professional Development opportunities, in order to reach 15 hours of Professional Development per school year. Qualifications: Specific requirements: High school graduate or equivalent; general computer knowledge; ability to use word processing program; able to use general office equipment with training; some knowledge of child development preferred; flexibility; ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers; maintains a positive attitude; patience and love of children is a necessity; observes all district and school policies and procedures. Responsibilities: Report observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, appropriate and inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel. Perform general clerical tasks for the purpose of assisting teachers with instructional material. Monitor individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment. Maintain instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/ for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, and/or meeting mandated requirements. Assist teachers with classroom assignments for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process. Assist students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Administer minor first aid for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs. Mediate student conflicts to ensure a safe educational environment. Certifications: First Aid & CPR Certification - Colorado Education: High School or Equivalent (Required) Skills: Position Type: Charter School Primary Location: Montessori Charter School One Year Only (Yes or No): No Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40 FTE: 1.00 Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 185 Work Days Minimum Hire Rate: $16.78 USD Hourly Maximum Hire Rate: $21.32 USD Hourly Full Salary Range: $16.78 USD - $25.86 USD Hourly Benefits: This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. Time Off Plans: This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: August 29, 2025