Infant Assistant Guide 2024-2025

Status: Part-time (Exempt)
Classification: 10-month Faculty
Supervisor: Associate Head of Lower School for Teaching and Learning
Location: In-person instruction at the Lead Mine Campus
Hours: Part-time, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m

Position Summary
The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) seeks a part-time Infant Assistant Guide for the 2024-2025 school year beginning August 1, 2024. Under the general direction of the Head of Lower School, the ideal candidate will assist in an Infant (ages six weeks to 15 months) classroom.

Overview
Established in 1974, MSR is a vibrant and exceptional independent Montessori and International Baccalaureate (IB) World School school in the Triangle area serving 400+ students aged 6 weeks through 18 years. MSR is committed to the intellectual, ethical, and personal development of our students. Our beautifully designed Lead Mine Campus, situated on 10 acres in North Raleigh, comprises five buildings in a child-centered, village-like setting surrounded by wetlands and protected forest. Our Middle and Upper Schools are housed on an expansive 40-acre wooded campus in Brier Creek in Durham. Both sites were carefully planned and constructed to provide the nature-centered environments integral to Montessori practice. Driven by our core values of “respect, integrity, community, and love of learning,” MSR welcomes prospective employees of all backgrounds. We are committed to attracting and retaining the highest quality faculty and staff through a comprehensive compensation plan, including competitive salary and an expansive benefits package. MSR is accredited by AMS, Cognia, and the IBO.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in early childhood or related field
Experience or knowledge of Montessori and/or RIE Philosophy
Minimum two years teaching experience at the infant level
Committed to the mission and core values of MSR, which include "respect, integrity, community, and love of learning"
Develops and maintains positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and other members of the MSR community
Flexible team player with a "can-do" attitude
Ability to work independently and collaborate in teams with a wide range of individuals
Committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse learning community
Student-centered, collegial, passionate, innovative

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Adhere to American Montessori Society (AMS) guidelines and professional standards
Ensure safety and well-being of students at all times
Adhere to all health and safety protocols, policies, and procedures, as well as maintain a clean environment with regard to hygiene
Assist the Montessori lead guide to challenge each child to reach his/her fullest potential academically, emotionally, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment
Support the work of the classroom teacher by assisting in the preparation of activity and project materials, maintaining the inventory of the classroom, supervising classroom
Maintain a supportive and collaborative partnership with faculty and administration to assist with curriculum development and implementation within the context of the School's overall program and mission
Provide a supportive and collaborative partnership with the classroom lead guide by consistently communicating
Adheres to the MSR Diapering and Toileting best practices policy, ensuring the health, safety, and documentation of students in the process
Participate in ongoing professional development
Attend all required faculty and team meetings
Participate in before-care, after-care, lunch, recess, and/or carline coverage, and parent education nights, as assigned
Collaborate and participate within a divisional team and with interdisciplinary guides
Maintain and participate in a home/school partnership by being open to consistent communication
Maintain student record keeping, lesson planning, parent reports, and parent conferences, as needed; use Veracross and Transparent Classroom as directed
Other duties as assigned by the Head of School, Head of Lower School, and Associate Head of Lower School

Physical Requirements and Work Environment
The Infant Assistant Guide can expect to:

Work in a fast-paced environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment, with periods of time outdoors
Supervise groups of students and regularly engage with parents, staff, and visitors
Regularly lift up to 30 lbs.
Turn, bend, and reach

It is the policy of The Montessori School of Raleigh to make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications for a specific job without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran status, or the presence of a disability, except where such is a bona fide occupational qualification. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference check with current employer (or most recent employer, if not currently employed) and background investigation.

To apply
The School offers competitive salary and benefits. Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment@msr.org with the subject line of “Infant Assistant Guide 24/25 - your last name.” Please indicate your preference for full or part time in your cover letter. No phone calls please.

About Raleigh-Durham
The Raleigh-Durham area is consistently ranked among the top places to live with strong job growth and a high quality of life. Top universities, a rich diversity of arts and cultural offerings, excellent health care, and lower than average housing costs, draw people in from all over the nation. Our mild climate and proximity to both beaches and mountains makes the Raleigh- Durham area an ideal place to live.