School Assistant

The School Assistant assists the Operations Manager with the day-to-day running of the program and reports to the Operations Manager. This person may support administrative duties behind the scenes, step into the classroom to support the teachers and assistants when needed, assist with the food program when needed, maintain the physical environment, care for pets or plants and help with school events, 

The ideal candidate has a passion for excellence in early childhood education and a dedication to school community. They must show an ability to:

• Respond to the children with warmth, compassion and the respect awarded them as cherished members of our community
• Step into any classroom to cover other staff who are absent with a general knowledge of early childhood care skills such as diapering, toileting, bottle and solid food feeding, and naps, within a Montessori setting
• Respect the lead guides of each classroom in a cooperative manner while serving in their classrooms, following their procedures and routines
• Provide break or prep coverage for all staff for lunch, meetings, or lesson planning by stepping into each classroom as necessary while carrying out classroom schedules and activities as instructed.
• Special event planning setup, support, and restoring the environment afterward
• Meticulously maintain the staff break and prep areas including maintaining inventory lists of food and beverage supplies, art and classroom supplies, adding to weekly shopping lists as needed, and sometimes performing weekly shopping runs.
• Manage aspects of food program including understanding safe food handling practices, managing allergy information and cautions and transporting food from one campus to another, and supporting transitions to and from meals.
• Provide support to the entire center by supporting laundry, preparing and serving meals, removing, washing, and storing dishes, etc.
• General cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting of the classroom and center as needed.
• Attend all staff meetings, in-service days, and STARS trainings as required.
• Meet and maintain all applicable licensing regulations as required for Early Childhood Educators in a state-licensed center.

Physical Requirements:

• All positions at Bozeman Montessori require the ability to function and move about inside a classroom environment, school kitchen, common areas and shared staff spaces which includes the operation of electronic devices and other office productivity machinery in addition to standard classroom materials, frequent written and verbal communications and interactions with children, parents, caregivers, other employees, clients, vendors, and visitors, and time cheerfully spent outdoors.
• This position specifically requires the ability to bend, stoop, and kneel, walking, standing, sit on the floor, and lifting up to 40 lbs, and participating in all variety of physical activities that take place in an early childhood setting. This position also includes taking in packages, snow shoveling, maintaining the garbage enclosure areas, moving furniture, and helping with other physical tasks as needed. 

Bozeman Montessori is a place where the community comes together in support of children, to cultivate joyfully engaged individuals. Our seasoned, Montessori-trained teachers provide support as families navigate the complexities of the world in a safe, inspiring environment, intentionally designed for self-discovery and learning. Our flourishing community is grounded in the belief that everyone has value and a part to play in the world as unique as they are. Our science-based approach is responsive to the needs of individuals and supports the needs of human beings at every stage of life. In partnership, our seasoned method serves as a compass as families navigate their own journey.