Montessori Teaching Assistant - Primary

Key Responsibilities

• Support the lead teacher with lesson planning and execution
• Aid in classroom schedule and room arrangements
• Keep classroom and hallway bulletin boards neat and inviting
• Assist with meals, toileting, and hand washing of students
• Maintain positive relationships with families, assisting the lead teacher in addressing concerns to parents
• Understand the principles of child development and preschool educational needs
• Familiarize with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Passionate about early childhood education
• Innovative and positive in challenging situations
• Bilingual preferred (English required)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in educational technology
• Collaborative practitioner who works well with colleagues

Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• Experience in early childhood teaching desired

Physical Requirements

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Retirement contributions
• Paid time off

E-Verify Participation

• ISP U.S. participates in E-Verify

Florida Background Check Process

• The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) is used for background screening results of individuals required by law to undergo screening for employment in positions that provide services to vulnerable populations.

ISP Principles

• Begin with our children and students
• Wellbeing and safety are essential for learners and learning
• Treat everyone with care and respect
• Operate effectively
• Are financially responsible
• Learn continuously

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding

• All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references, and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

• ISP is committed to strengthening its inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics.