Elementary Classroom Assistant, Seton Montessori School

Dec 4

School: Seton Montessori School

Location: Clarendon Hills, IL

Job Title: Elementary Classroom Assistant

Description: We are now hiring Elementary Classroom Assistants to join our Seton Montessori Institute & School community in the beautiful area of Clarendon Hills, IL! Assistants are an integral part of our dynamic classroom teams to support the growth and development of our elementary Montessori students.

The position is a full-time opportunity to work with children, be part of an amazing team, and receive great benefits.

About Seton Montessori Institute & School

Seton Montessori School (SMS) is in Clarendon Hills, Illinois. We offer school year and summer camp programs for children from birth through Elementary age. Located on a scenic six-acre campus, nestled amid a residential setting, Seton’s facilities offer children the finest in indoor and outdoor environments for learning and growing.

Our experienced and dedicated staff helps the child develop an awareness of themselves and the world around them. The child works and learns in an atmosphere of balanced independence and structure within a mixed-age group setting.

SMS partners with Seton Montessori Institute, one of the largest Montessori teacher education programs in North America. As a result, our staff practices the most current and progressive teaching methods in an authentic Montessori classroom.

Responsibilities:

Working in the classroom designated by the school Administrator under the direction of the teacher
Ensuring the safety and well-being of all the children
Interacting positively in a friendly, calm, and nurturing manner with the children
Encouraging and modeling social behavior and expectations appropriate to the age group
Maintaining the classroom environment through organization and light cleaning
Assisting the teacher in evaluating each child’s progress
Attending professional development opportunities throughout the year

Minimum Qualifications:

Strong desire to work with children and make a difference
Commitment to learning about Montessori philosophy and education
Commitment to continued professional development
Ability to collaborate with a dynamic teaching team
Physical dexterity and ability to lift children up to 40 pounds
High School Diploma or high school equivalence certificate
Completion of a background check

Preferred Qualifications:

Associates Degree
Minimum of 1 – 2 years of experience working with children

What We Offer:

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
401K plus company match
Paid time off and paid vacation
50% tuition discount for children at any school in our network
Ongoing professional development
A network of supportive peers and mentors
Career growth
The rewarding experience of contributing to a high-quality Montessori program that serves the individual needs of each child

Seton Montessori Institute & School is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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