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Fort Wayne Community Schools · 5 days ago

Towles | 5hr Montessori Classroom Assistant Grades 1-3 | Intermediate

Fort Wayne, IN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Fort Wayne Community Schools is seeking a Montessori Classroom Assistant to support student learning in grades 1-3. The role involves assisting teachers with instruction, monitoring student progress, and maintaining a safe and orderly classroom environment.

EducationHigher EducationTraining

Responsibilities

Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom environment; monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; provide instructional support to various teachers

Assist students in completing classroom assignments, homework and projects in various subject areas; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance

Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials; grade student tests and assignments and record grades; maintain student records and files as assigned

Assist teachers with implementing lesson plans; confer with the teacher concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs; explain and assure student understanding of classroom assignment and homework instructions

Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to approved procedures; monitor students during outdoor and recess activities as required; monitor and report progress regarding student performance and behavior

Read books to students and observe their reading abilities as assigned by the position; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition as required; assist students with spelling and writing exercises and assignments

Provide classroom support to the teacher by preparing and setting up work areas, decorations, posters and displays, and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials

Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain classroom and other assigned areas in a safe, orderly and clean manner

Perform related duties as assigned by the Administrator to meet the particular needs of the building/unit