Teaching Assistant- Spanish Speaking

Full Time Spanish Speaking Floating Assistant

Spark Montessori is an authentic, year round, Montessori school that seeks a full time Spanish speaking Floating Assistant to support our Toddler (15 months to 3 years) and Primary (3 – 6 years) classrooms. The Floater will be assigned to work in various classrooms and roles as coverage or additional support is needed. Additional administrative or other supportive tasks may be assigned according to daily needs within the school. Spark Montessori has a robust, all-weather nature program that engages children in daily exploration of Horner Park. The Floater should be comfortable in spending significant time outdoors each day.

Key Candidate Skills and Attributes:

• Alignment with organizational mission and values

• Patience and understanding for the differing needs in working with young children

• Experience working with young children

• Ability to seamlessly integrate into the various classrooms

• Openness to coaching by lead teachers or administration

• Track record of reliability and dependability

• Ability to work with all age groups and/or support daily school operations

• Flexible mentality

• Interest in spending quality time in nature with children

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Key Benefits to the Position:

• Opportunity to work in beautiful Montessori classrooms and in nature at Horner Park

• Opportunity to work with young children

• Competitive pay and benefits

Credential Requirements:

• Prior experience working in Early Childhood Education a plus but not necessary

• Early Childhood Education credit hours a plus but not necessary

• Ability to pass a criminal background check

• 3 written character references

• Medical examination within the last 2 years

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person