Assistant Teacher - Hickory Hope ELC (FULL-TIME) presso Monticello Area Community Action Agency (MACAA)

Job title: Assistant Teacher

Work schedule: FULL-TIME; Monday through Friday

Location: The Early Learning Center at Hickory Hope – Southwood Community

Pay: $17 per hour

About the job

The Early Learning Center at Hickory Hope—MACAA’s newest program located in the new Hickory Hope housing complex—will provide the Southwood community with access to an affordable, bilingual Montessori education program for children ages 3-5. We are hiring for Assistant Teachers. Priority will be given to residents of Southwood who apply. This teaching position is year-round, and is FULL-TIME. The work schedule is Monday – Friday, between the hours of 7am to 5pm. 

Apply today to be considered!

About us

Monticello Area Community Action Agency (MACAA) partners with individuals and families experiencing low income to eliminate the condition of poverty by promoting economic empowerment, equitable access to nutritional support, and the education and development of the whole family. We work alongside local leaders and community partners in our service area to leverage our collective resources and experiences and create sustainable solutions that connect more families to opportunity – and make our region a better place to live for everyone.

Job responsibilities

• Support and assist in a Montessori classroom with integrity and adherence to Montessori principles.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children by maintaining child-staff ratio and meeting classroom safety and cleanliness standards.
• Foster a positive and engaging learning environment where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow.
• Work collaboratively with the Lead teacher to apply the Montessori pedagogy to every aspect of the classroom, ensuring an authentic and enriching experience for all students.
• Communicate appropriately with parents and caregivers to foster a supportive home-school relationship.
• Engage families as a participant in their child’s learning and development, recognizing the role of the parent/guardian as the child’s first teacher. 
• Model positive teacher/child and teacher/parent interactions and encourage family involvement in the program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of experience with preschool aged children in a center-based education environment, and a desire to learn and grow in the profession.
• At least 18 years old with the ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Effective communication skills – you can clearly convey information and ideas verbally and through a variety of media to individuals and groups in a manner that promotes engagement, understanding, and retainment of the message.
• Collaboration skills—you work well in a team setting and with a partner to collectively solve a problem or make progress toward objectives.
• Multitasking skills—you excel at managing multiple responsibilities/priorities at once and managing your time efficiently.
• Relationship building skills—you can connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds in a way that establishes trust and mutual respect.
• Basic computer/technology skills.
• Ability to pass background checks, a physical exam, and TB screen or test.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs., work indoors and outdoors, and engage in activity with students.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with dual language learners and/or bilingual language skills (English and Spanish).

How to apply

Please submit your application through our career center at macaa.org/careers. Candidates must include a resume with their application. Please do not submit your application by email. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Target start date for this role is November.

MACAA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds and all walks of life to apply. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please call (434) 987-2236 and provide the nature of your request and your contact information. TTY/TDD users please dial 866-480-8821.