Assistant Teacher in Fairport

San Lorenzo Montessori is looking for an Assistant Teacher; Monday to Friday, 8:15 to 2:45. The assistant will work closely with the lead teacher to create a positive and supportive environment for children to develop and learn, guided by the Montessori Philosophy.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, positive, patient and open to working in an alternative educational setting. Candidate should desire to work with children ages 2.5 to 6 years old, and be willing to learn about Montessori.

Candidates need to be comfortable with structure and routine, but flexible to meet the needs of the individual child, and accept direction from the lead teacher, to maintain the Montessori Environment.

Assistants supervise the children in the classroom, bathroom and outside. They must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs., bend down to child's eye level, and work with children while seated on the floor.

Responsibilities include: maintaining the classroom, toileting, assisting with dressing and undressing, food preparation, cleaning and sanitizing.

Candidates must meet NY State requirements including, CPR and first aid, finger printing, background check, and OCFS training.

Please contact Maria Darby.