Metro Montessori · 1 month ago
Montessori Intern
Metro Montessori is seeking a Montessori Intern to support the Lead Montessori Guide in fostering a nurturing and stimulating learning environment. The role involves guiding children through self-directed activities and preparing a developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
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Responsibilities
Follows the guidelines of the classroom Montessori teacher
Prepare and maintain a beautiful, developmentally-appropriate classroom environment
Serve as a guide between the child and the prepared environment
Present Montessori materials and lessons to the children, demonstrating proper Montessori principles such as control of error and isolation of difficulty
Provide children with opportunities for choice, decision making, problem solving, independence, and responsibility
Plan and implement group activities
Effectively communicate with children, parents, staff and administration
Work as a team member with staff and administrators
Under the guidance of the classroom Montessori teacher:
Observes, evaluates, and adapts both indoor and outdoor instructional environments and materials to the needs of the students
Maintains student records, evaluates student progress, and keeps attendance in compliance with school, local, and state regulations
Participates in staff meetings and in establishing team compatibility
Is involved with family support and community services, parent education, conferences, meetings, and school events
Maintains professionalism and confidentiality in working with colleagues, parents, and students
Monitors the various activities of the class, including time on the playground, lunch, and special events
Models grace & courtesy and implements positive classroom management
Attends school functions
Required attendance and participation in all staff meetings
Other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or 120 semester hours of approved college credit or a Bachelor's degree equivalence as determined by an independent agency authorized to evaluate foreign credentials
Completed the Academic Phase of MACTE accredited teacher education course
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Evidence of continuing education and professional growth to include meeting all necessary requirements as established by state law and regulatory agencies
Must be able to pass a background check
Within first 30 days of employment must be able to meet all necessary requirements as established by state law and regulatory agencies
Must be able to stand, bend, lift and work in an outdoor playground environment for extended periods of time while supervising children
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs