POSITION SUMMARY:
The
Instructional Assistant - Montessori is responsible for assisting the Coordinating
Supervisor to support Montessori program components and initiatives of school
readiness and community outreach to parents.
The incumbent of this position assists in the development and
implementation of guidelines and procedures for Montessori programs and
initiatives.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Assists
in the coordination of parent training and community outreach efforts related
to Montessori programs;
Collaborates
with school leaders to develop and implement systemic professional development
related to schools readiness;
Collaborates
with school leaders to develop and implement parent training modules;
Represents
the school system at major conferences and on local, state, regional and
national committees related to Montessori programs and initiatives;
Presents
to parents and community groups on behalf of the Montessori program;
Assists
in the preparation of reports and data analysis related to Montessori programs;
Assists
the Coordinating Supervisor in the development and management of the program’s
budget;
Provides
on-going collaboration with community partners to support Montessori programs
and initiatives; and
Performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Demonstrated
knowledge of skills and experience related community outreach;
Demonstrated
experience and success as member of a collaborative team responsible for
planning and implementing educational programs;
Demonstrated
skill in effective human relations and in oral and written communication;
Knowledge
and experience of Montessori best practices and community outreach;
Knowledge
of school readiness;
Experience
with budget development and management; and
Experience
in developing and providing trainings for varied audiences.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s
degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, education
or a closely related field required. A minimum
of three (3) years in Montessori, early childhood and/or family outreach, with
experience in program development and expansion required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Professional Certificate issued by the Maryland State Department of Education with Administrator I endorsement required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists
supervisor with program and staff oversight.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.