Spanish Bilingual Assistant Teacher Job at Holding Hands Montessori, Concord, CA

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  • Holding Hands Montessori
  • Concord, CA

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children ages 2-6 and be motivated to excel and grow with our team. Reporting to the Teacher, the Assistant will guide children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth, following the philosophies of Dr. Maria Montessori.

This position requires love, patience, and respect for children. The Assistant will encourage the children to be independent and model appropriate manners and behaviors for them.

We are a newly opened boutique nonprofit Spanish-bilingual Montessori preschool program, and we are growing! We are seeking both a part-time and full-time candidate. Learn more about us at holdinghandsmontessori.org

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Work with the Teacher to develop and demonstrate age-appropriate activities for each child.
  • Play with children and help them with the classroom materials.
  • Change diapers and assist children in the bathroom (toileting, hand washing, accidents.)
  • Prepare and serve snacks and lunch.
  • Receive students positively while screening for wellness each morning.
  • Scheduled cleaning of classroom materials and environment. Assistants are responsible for end-of-day cleaning, cleaning in between activities, and ensuring the Montessori materials are clean and dust-free.
  • Conduct circle time activities, including finger play, singing songs, and movement.
  • Supervise outdoor play to ensure children’s safety.
  • Ensure the cleanliness of the Montessori materials and shelves.

Qualifications Required:

  • 12 units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, or concurrently enrolled.
  • Must adhere to Title 22 and Community Care Licensing regulations.
  • Authorization to work in the United States.
  • Negative TB test and must pass a health screening by a medical provider.
  • Proof of Influenza, Pertussis, & Measles Immunization.
  • Must be able to pass a Fingerprint Background clearance.
  • Must complete Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training - valid within 2 years.

Special Skills Needed:

  • Montessori background or interest in completing Montessori Certification training.
  • Enthusiasm for connecting with your fellow teachers and parents to give our students the best possible experience in the classroom.
  • A calming presence in the classroom.
  • Enjoys a tidy workspace and organized workday - strives to make the classroom more efficient.
  • Ability to maintain a group of children's attention on the spot.
  • Understands and is comfortable using the Spanish language (Fluency.)

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

  • Be able to regularly and safely lift up to 30 lbs.
  • Be able to crawl, bend, squat, reach and sit on the floor.
  • Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment and work regularly in outside weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain, typical to the East Bay.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Hourly Wage: $20-$23/hour - Compensation is based on education and experience.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Sponsored Montessori Certification through the East Bay Montessori Training and continuing professional development.
  • Paid Federal Holidays, after a 30-day probationary period.
  • Paid vacations, according to the school schedule.
  • Paid sick days, available to use after 90 days' employment.

El candidato ideal tendrá pasión por trabajar con niños pequeños de 2 a 6 años y estará motivado para sobresalir y crecer con nuestro equipo. Reportando al Maestro, el Asistente guiará a los niños en actividades diseñadas para promover el crecimiento social, físico e intelectual, siguiendo las filosofías de la Dra. Maria Montessori.

Esta posición requiere amor, paciencia y respeto por los niños. El Asistente alentará a los niños a ser independientes y modelará para ellos los modales y comportamientos apropiados.

Somos un nuevo programa preescolar boutique sin fines de lucro bilingüe en español. Estamos buscando candidatos tanto a tiempo parcial como a tiempo completo. Obtenga más información sobre nosotros enholdinghandsmontessori.org

Deberes y Responsabilidades:

  • Trabajar con el Maestro para desarrollar y demostrar actividades apropiadas para la edad de cada niño.
  • Jugar con los niños y ayudarlos con los materiales del aula.
  • Cambiar pañales y ayudar a los niños en el baño (uso del inodoro, lavado de manos, accidentes).
  • Preparar y servir bocadillos y almuerzo.
  • Recibir a los estudiantes positivamente mientras se realiza un chequeo de bienestar cada mañana.
  • Limpieza programada de los materiales del aula y el entorno. Los asistentes son responsables de la limpieza al final del día, la limpieza entre actividades y garantizar que los materiales Montessori estén limpios y libres de polvo.
  • Realizar actividades de tiempo en círculo, incluyendo juegos con los dedos, cantar canciones y movimientos.
  • Supervisar el juego al aire libre para asegurar la seguridad de los niños.
  • Asegurar la limpieza de los materiales Montessori y las estanterías.

Calificaciones Requeridas:

  • 12 unidades en Educación Infantil o Desarrollo Infantil, o estar inscrito concurrentemente.
  • Adherirse a las regulaciones del Título 22 y la Licencia de Cuidado Comunitario.
  • Autorización para trabajar en los Estados Unidos.
  • Prueba negativa de TB y pasar un examen de salud realizado por un proveedor médico.
  • Prueba de vacunación contra Influenza, Tos Ferina y Sarampión.
  • Debe poder pasar una verificación de antecedentes mediante huellas dactilares.
  • Completar el Entrenamiento de Reportero Obligado de Abuso Infantil, válido dentro de los últimos 2 años.

Habilidades Especiales Necesarias:

  • Antecedentes en Montessori o interés en completar la capacitación en Certificación Montessori.
  • Entusiasmo por conectarse con sus compañeros maestros y padres para brindar a nuestros estudiantes la mejor experiencia posible en el aula.
  • Una presencia calmante en el aula.
  • Disfruta de un espacio de trabajo ordenado y un día de trabajo organizado: se esfuerza por hacer el aula más eficiente.
  • Capacidad para mantener la atención de un grupo de niños al instante.
  • Comprende y se siente cómodo usando el idioma español (fluidez).

Requisitos Físicos y Entorno de Trabajo:

  • Poder levantar regularmente y con seguridad hasta 30 libras.
  • Poder gatear, agacharse, ponerse en cuclillas, alcanzar y sentarse en el suelo.
  • Trabajar principalmente en un entorno tradicional controlado por clima y trabajar regularmente en condiciones climáticas exteriores, incluyendo calor, frío y lluvia, típicas de East Bay.

Compensación y Beneficios:

  • Salario por hora: $20-$23/hora - La compensación se basa en la educación y la experiencia.
  • Seguro de salud, dental y de visión.
  • Certificación Montessori patrocinada a través de East Bay Montessori Training y desarrollo profesional continuo.
  • Días festivos federales pagados, después de un período de prueba de 30 días.
  • Vacaciones pagadas, según el calendario escolar.
  • Días de enfermedad pagados, disponibles para usar después de 90 días de empleo.

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