Nido/Infant Teacher Aide/Montessori Assistant Guide (up to 18 months)

Teacher Aide / Montessori Assistant Guide (Full-Time) - ToddlerSupports Montessori Lead Guide in our Nido (6 weeks months to 18 months old) learning environment.Job OverviewDo you want to advance that "spark" in the classroom that keeps students engaged?Are you passionate about the Montessori method and all it has to offer?Do you want to be part of something special?Offering support and guidance to young children in collaboration with experienced colleagues, you will be an integral part of ensuring parents' peace of mind.If this is you, we want you on our STEAMspark team.We are seeking an instructional assistant to support the Montessori Lead with establishing and maintaining a peaceful Montessori environment.Role & ResponsibilitiesFoster a peaceful multi-age classroom environment that promotes the students' physical, social, and emotional development.Support the "spark" in the classroom.Complete school-sponsored AMS Montessori training.Implement Montessori philosophy and curriculum in support of Montessori Leads.Support the delivery of lessons that accommodate for differences in student learning styles.Introduce resources, including technology, at the direction of Montessori lead.Assist Montessori Lead guide in maintaining an engaging, inviting, and respectful classroom.Practice classroom management procedures and standards for desired student behavior.Establish and maintain open communications with Montessori Leads.Perform other duties as assigned.Maintain a clean and orderly classroom.QualificationsHigh School DiplomaPrefer someone pursuing undergraduate degreePhysical RequirementsAble to sit on the floor to assist with lessons.Able to lift at least 25 pounds.CompensationSalary range of $14.40 to $17.60 per hourAbout our OrganizationSTEAMspark is an AMI/USA Aspiring School, an AMS Verified School and is fully accredited through Cognia (which encompasses NCA CASI, NWAC, and SACS CASI).We are committed to:Preparing students to become top academic performers throughout their education.Positioning them to take on more advanced courses in secondary school.Enabling them to pursue higher education opportunities successfully.Igniting a passion for learning at an early age, our Montessori driven, STEAM integrated, age-appropriate, highly interactive curricula taught by Montessori credentialed and/or state certified educators dedicated to our students.Here are some of the benefits of working at STEAMspark:Medical (where STEAMspark picks up a generous amount of the cost)DentalVisionPaid Time Off and Company Paid HolidaysRewards & Recognition ProgramsMentorship Opportunities