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PART-TIME AFTErschool TEACHER

About the position

NOPA Montessori is seeking to hire a part-time loving and caring educator to join our wonderful team. The after school teacher is a crucial part of fostering a loving, supportive, and calm community. Our staff is committed to children’s success, safety, and development as independent, joyous learners. We’re equally committed to nurturing our community of parents, students, staff, and teachers.

Job Responsibilities

  • Supervise children between the ages of 2.5 years old - 6 years old in the classroom and at a public park during our daily outings

  • Keep the environment in order: clean, supplied and in good repair

  • Collaborate and communicate with classroom staff and administration

  • At a minimum be available for part-time work Monday-Friday; 3:00pm-6:00pm. If more hours are desired, we’d be thrilled to hire for 20 hours a week for the following schedule:

    • Mondays - 3:00pm-6:00pm

    • Tuesdays - 2:00pm-6:00pm

    • Wednesdays - 1:00pm-6:00pm

    • Thursdays - 1:00pm-6:00pm

    • Fridays - 3:00pm-6:00pm

Qualifications

  • Classroom Experience with children ages 2.5 - 6 years old (1+ years preferred)

  • 12 ECE Credits (Minimum of 6 units completed and enrolled in 6 additional units)

  • Love of children and families

  • Must complete post-offer, pre-employment physical, provide proof of required vaccinations and TB test

  • Ability to lift 40 pounds

  • Criminal and Background Clearance

  • CPR/First Aid Certification (or be willing to acquire)

  • Can sponsor a J1 only for candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree and Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) 3-6 Diploma

Start Date

Immediate opening

Full time Floater ASSISTANT Guide

About the position

NOPA Montessori is seeking to hire a full-time, committed and passionate educator to join our supportive team. The Floater Assistant Guide will work in collaboration with the Lead Guide and classroom team to prepare and maintain the classroom environment, including cleaning, arranging and stocking classroom materials. The Floater Assistant Guide is a crucial part of fostering a loving, supportive, and calm community!

Job Responsibilities

  • Supervise 24 children between the ages of 2.5 - 6 years old inside the classroom and during three daily park outings

  • Keep the environment in order: clean, supplied and in good repair

  • Collaborate and communicate with classroom staff and administration

  • Support the Lead Guide by observing children and keeping records of their progress

  • Support children during nap time

  • Be available for full time work shifts 9:15am-6:00pm Monday through Friday. (*an 11:00am start date is possible. 11:00-6:00pm)

Qualifications

  • 12 ECE Credits (Minimum of 6 units completed and enrolled in 6 additional units)

  • Preschool Classroom Experience with children between the ages 2.5 - 6 years old (1+ years preferred)

  • Experience in a Montessori classroom is a plus!

  • Montessori Diploma a plus!

  • A warm and friendly personality with the ability to be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, including children and adults

  • Love of children and families

  • Must have oral and written proficiency in the English language

  • Must complete post-offer, pre-employment physical, provide proof of required vaccinations and TB test

  • Ability to lift 40 pounds

  • Criminal and Background Clearance

  • CPR/First Aid Certification (or be willing to acquire)

  • We can sponsor a J1 Visa (To qualify for the J1 Visa, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree and an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) 3-6 Diploma)

Start Date

Immediate opening

Substitute teachers

Job Responsibilities

  • Support the teaching staff to supervise children inside the classroom and during park outings

  • Keep the environment in order: clean, supplied and in good repair

  • Collaborate and communicate with classroom staff and administration

  • Support children during nap time

  • Support children with the toileting process

  • Be available substitute work shifts between 8:00am-6:00pm Monday through Friday

Qualifications

  • 12 ECE Credits (Minimum of 6 units completed and enrolled in 6 additional units)

  • Classroom experience with children between the ages 18 months - 5 years years old (1+ years preferred)

  • Experience in a Montessori classroom is a plus!

  • A warm and friendly personality with the ability to be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, including children and adults

  • Love of children and families

  • Must complete post-offer, pre-employment physical, provide proof of required vaccinations and TB test

  • Ability to lift 40 pounds

  • Criminal and Background Clearance

  • Must be authorized to work in the US (We CANNOT sponsor visas at this time)

Start Date

Immediate Openings

Teachers who love teaching, teach children to love learning.
— Robert Meehan, author