The mission of the Barrie School is to empower individuals to expand their intellectual abilities, develop their creative talents, and discover their passions to make a positive impact in a rapidly changing world. Barrie Montessori teachers embody the school’s values of academic and personal excellence, social, emotional, and physical well-being, respect for self, others, and the environment, collaboration and teamwork, diversity of thought and culture, and community outreach.
Barrie expects its teachers to provide a nurturing and accepting atmosphere and a curriculum that challenges students to reach beyond their current grasp. Barrie teachers recognize that education is a journey that should respond to the needs of students as they develop from concrete, multi-sensory learners into abstract thinkers with increasing capacities for critical analysis, collaboration and effective communication. Barrie believes that education should strike a balance between theoretical and practical learning. We strive to instill in our students a continuing desire for personal excellence in a complex and ever-changing world.
Requirements
- Prior experience with toddler age children
- HS diploma
- Willingness during the year to learn the Montessori approach to education
Duties and Responsibilities of the Assistant Toddler Teacher
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Arrive daily 15 minutes prior to the start of class
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Remain in school until 4:00 pm to discuss the day’s events and support the Lead Teacher in completing daily recordkeeping, planning, and preparing the classroom for the next day
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Assist with and oversee the arrival and dismissal of students, including car circle duties
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Monitor the whereabouts of the students in your care at all times, maintain accurate attendance and accurate count of all students in your care
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Support the Lead Teacher in implementing the Barrie Montessori Toddler Curriculum/Scope and Sequence
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Maintain awareness of current research on teaching and subject areas relevant to your program and level
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Perform tasks necessary to maintain a safe, clean, orderly and attractive environment, ensuring all Montessori and supplemental materials are up-to-date, in good shape, and refreshed as needed; support the Lead Teacher in ensuring cupboards and closets are orderly and hold just the essentials for the class
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Direct students in their management of their materials and the class environment
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Instruct students on management of their cubbies, backpacks, indoor and outdoor shoes
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Provide support to students by circulating throughout the classroom
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Ensure the flow of activities and events during the work period are productive and include smooth transitions
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Develop and maintain open lines of communication with parents, respecting the Lead Teacher’s role in this process
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Support the Lead Teacher in keeping detailed records of all communication with parents; contribute photos to the parent communication weekly message via Kambyu
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Treat all students with respect and maintain an environment of mutual respect within the classroom; positively communicate clear and appropriate expectations to the students
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Support the Lead Teacher in preparing the Fall Progress Reports, January and June Report Cards, Fall and Spring Parent Conferences
Requirements as a Barrie Employee
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Ensure the welfare, safety, and educational achievements of students
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Participate in all professional days and other professional activities designated by the administration
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Collaborate positively with colleagues in and out of scheduled meeting times
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Comply with student confidentiality rules
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Cooperate with other staff members, resolve differences in a professional manner and communicate unresolved concerns to the Head of Montessori
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Attend and participate in school functions that relate to your position or teaching level and attend Barrie Montessori functions that support the school and your program
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Participate in and support the Greater Washington Montessori Conference at Barrie
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Attend monthly Barrie All Staff meetings 4-5:30pm, Weekly Montessori All Staff meetings 3:45-4:45pm, and scheduled Professional Days
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Notify the Head of Montessori as soon as possible in the event of illness or anticipated absence, and make arrangements with all staff affected by your absence, so your responsibilities are covered
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Comply with the guidelines of the Barrie Employee Handbook and OCC – Toddler and Primary
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Maintain awareness and familiarity with the Barrie Emergency Plan and Procedures, including Fire Drills, evacuations, and Shelter-in-Place procedures
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Successfully complete the OCC 90 Hour Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Credential (Contact Jennifer Protil for details: jprotil@barrie.org )
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Successfully complete CPR, AED, First Aid, Epi-Pen, and Blood-borne Pathogens trainings
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Comply with ADA standards in working with students of various abilities. This may require participation in meetings, training, and planning cooperatively to fully serve each child’s needs
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Refrain from using all electronic devices for personal use when supervising children
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Refrain from using any electronic device for personal use during school hours
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Incorporate daily mindfulness practices into the classroom and in your work with colleagues
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Contribute to the health and wellness of the Barrie community
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Uphold the mission, philosophy and values of Barrie School