Contact: Erin Karnofski
Email: erin@cedarrivermontessori.org
Name of School/Organization: Cedar River Montessori School
School Website: www.cedarrivermontessori.org
Age Group: Upper Elementary
Description: Upper Elementary Assistant Teacher
Are you an enthusiastic and responsible collaborator who loves working with upper elementary students (grades 4-6)? Do you find passion in guiding students to be their best selves socially, emotionally, and academically? Cedar River Montessori is excited to announce an opening for an assistant teacher in Upper Elementary for the 2020-2021 academic year. Our school community values the rich cultures, traditions, and ethnicities our families come from, and we are looking for diverse applicants who represent these backgrounds.
About Us:
Located on 12 acres of forested wetland and pasture, Cedar River Montessori is an American Montessori Society accredited, independent, non-profit school for students ages 3 through 14 in Renton, WA. Cedar River Montessori students follow their natural interests as they explore their world, discovering the interconnectedness of personal responsibility, environmental stewardship, and social equity. Students learn how to work independently and collaboratively, experiencing a transformative education as they grow into the next generation of engaged, global thinkers who compassionately challenge the status quo. Founded in 1981, we strive to be a diverse and inclusive community.
This job is for you if you:
Are inspired by our mission
Embrace outdoor experiences in all kinds of conditions
Love children and supporting their development
Have a commitment to high quality care and learning
Are a skilled classroom manager, inspiring children to be their best selves and coaching them through solution-finding processes
Delight in the details of maintaining a classroom space (both physical space and virtual space) for children to thrive
Are a highly relational and effective communicator
Are able to multi-task and manage a variety of supportive responsibilities
Have a positive attitude and are able to roll with a dynamic and creative organization
Care about equity, diversity, and social and environmental justice
Enjoy working in a progressive, relational, collaborative, and nature-loving team of dedicated and talented individuals
Principal Responsibilities:
Create and maintain a healthy, safe, and positive environment for children
Support social-emotional learning and solution-finding opportunities using the Positive Discipline framework
Communicate with teachers about the child’s development and daily experiences
Collaborate with Cedar River Montessori staff to foster a sense of community and belonging
Implement daily practices and routines within the classroom and throughout the campus
Observe and document children’s progress in the areas of their social, emotional, physical, creative, and cognitive skills
Organize classroom materials and clean, disinfect, and sanitize the workspace to facilitating the learning process for each child
Facilitate online learning experiences and support the Montessori teachers, students, and families through excellent communication
Model safe and responsible behavior during outdoor activities, and motivate students to participate in all types of weather
Help guide the child through self-directed activities, allowing the child to develop at their own pace
Foster a nurturing and stimulating non-competitive environment
See our website for more information about this position and our school.
Phone: (425) 271-9614
School Address: 15828 SE Jones Rd, Renton, WA 98058
