Temporary Teacher Asst-Montessori Prm

Under the general direction of the Montessori Program school principal and the immediate supervision of a certified Montessori teacher, assists in the instruction of pupils and performs related duties.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the supervision of students during lunchroom and playground activities
• Provides security functions such as monitoring corridors and reviewing student identification cards
• Assists students in understanding and completing classroom assignments
• Helps teachers prepare bulletin boards and display student work
• Operates photocopying and duplicating machines to reproduce educational materials
• Assists in maintaining the orderly arrangement of classrooms
• Greets and directs visitors to appropriate areas of the school
• Consults with teachers regarding concerns of individual students
• Operates audio-visual equipment (video cassette recorders, movie projectors, film strip projectors, tape recorders, phonographs)
• Provides tutoring services to students under the supervision of the classroom teacher
• Assists in collecting and grading students’ homework assignments and examination materials
• Assists in supervising the loading and unloading of students on school buses
• Assists in the receipt, processing, and issuance of new books
• Collects daily classroom absentee reports and contacts parents/guardians to verify causes of student absences
• Operates laminating machine to preserve materials used by students
• May assist school teachers with wraps and toilet recesses as necessary

Requirements

• Completion of an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, or
• Successful completion of at least sixty (60) semester hours of college credit at an accredited institution, or
• Successful completion of a Teacher Aide training program approved by the State of Illinois
• Successful completion of an approved Montessori Assistant training program
• Good knowledge of the Montessori philosophy and method of education
• Good knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling
• Basic knowledge of mathematics
• Knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations
• Ability to work with and for school-aged children
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to operate basic office equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good reading skills
• Skill in operating audio-visual equipment and personal computers is highly desirable

Physical Requirements

Light Work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, or up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force frequently to move objects. The position requires walking or standing to a significant degree, or sitting most of the time with pushing or pulling of arm controls.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical plan options
• Pharmacy coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Behavioral health and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program

Financial Security

• Basic life insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Pension plans
• Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Spot Pet Insurance

Work-Life Balance

• Paid leave
• Sick leave
• Vacation days
• Parental leaves
• Short-term disability
• Religious holidays

Pay

Salary range: $38,771.69 to $58,420.45

Primary location: West Side – 2022 West Washington Blvd (Suder Montessori Magnet School)