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Teaching Assistant
We require a Teaching Assistant at our south location who is excellent at working with preprimary children (aged 2.5-6). An ability to be able to supervise both preprimary and elementary children (Grades 1-6) during extended hours care is an asset. A good understanding in Montessori philosophy is preferred. Montessori training and/or first aid certificate are assets but not required. You are personable, patient, organized, a good teamworker and are thrilled when children learn on their own. The Teaching Assistant will be expected to cover our extended hours programs in the mornings, over lunch and some after school. The position is Monday to Friday, 7:15 a.m. - 3:45 pm with a lunch break at 12:00 a.m. This is a maternity leave cover position in our south location from March 18, 2013 to June 30, 2013 and from the end of August to the end of November 2013 with the possibility of extension of contract. Please visit www.GrowWithMontessori.com to complete our on-line application form. Please fill in the form completely as resumes will not be accepted in lieu of on-line applications.
A not-for-profit and charitable organization, the Montessori School of Regina is an independent private school with three locations throughout the city. We have about 150 students, (which works out to be about 125 families). We educate children in both a preprimary program (age 2.5-6) and an elementary program (Grades 1-6). Our vision is to develop each individual to their full potential.
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Continuous learning
Children'S Ages
- 5 years
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Travel expenses not paid by employer
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree
Early Childhood Education Skills
- Provide opportunity for creative expression through the mediums of art, dramatic play and music
- Provide supervision and guidance of daily activities, field trips and special activities
- Prepare progress reports and discuss with parents and other staff members
Additional Skills
- Order supplies and equipment
- Maintain day care supplies and equipment
- Assist in maintaining records of children
Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills
- Prepare craft materials and assist children to use them
- Prepare and serve snacks
- Observe children and report on observations to supervisor
- Guide children in development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
- Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
- Conduct and monitor activity programs designed for young children
- Arrange transition periods such as lunch and rest for children
Work Setting
- Before and after school programs
- Montessori School
Ability to Supervise
- 5-10 people
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Child abuse registry check
- Confidential security clearance
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