Principal Responsibilities:

TEACHER AIDE

• Open position at our preschool located in West Hills, CA
• Assist the lead teacher in imparting classroom instruction based on predefined curriculum
• Maintain a safe and organized classroom environment for children
• Assist the lead teacher in ensuring the physical, social, cognitive and educational excellence of children
• Provide support to the lead teacher in planning lessons and daily activities based on the principles of child development
• Record any important observations regarding student development and ensure that it is communicated to the lead teacher
• Assist lead teacher in handling evaluation and creating reports
• Provide comfort to distressed children through compassion and tact
• Provide children with support during lunchtime and ensure that their nutritional needs are fulfilled
• Change diapers and help children in cleaning themselves
• Oversee children to make sure that they are safe during outdoor activities
• Assume the lead teacher's role in the absence thereof
• Record attendance and ensure that attendance data is entered into the school database
• Optional - Hebrew speaker

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 units of early education
• Contact: Chereen@todaysmontessori.net

Salary:

$25,000 - $35,000

Agency Information:

As part of Valley Jewish Community Center, Today's Montessori offers a unique curriculum that follows the Montessori philosophy, community involvement through holidays and traditions, along with eco-friendly education and practices. Our school encourages engagement through play dates and special events between our families and many of our families create friendships that last for years after graduation from our preschool. Our philosophy is here you're family!