Substitute Assistant Guide
STEAMspark is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Substitute Assistant Guides to support our mission of nurturing gifted learners through an engaging, STEAM-focused education. Substitute Assistant Guides play a vital role in maintaining a safe, productive, and nurturing environment for children when Assistant Guides are unavailable. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about working with children, adaptable, and eager to contribute to a dynamic learning environment.
Job Overview
Do you want to be that “spark” in the classroom that inspires students' love of learning?
Are you passionate about the Montessori method and all it has to offer for students' physical, social, and emotional development?
Do you want to be part of something special?
If this is you, we want you on our STEAMspark team.
We are looking for a Substitute Assistant Guide with the talent to enrich the learning environment with the STEAMspark curriculum, incorporating age-appropriate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics concepts.
Role and Responsibilities
- Foster a peaceful multi-age classroom environment that promotes the students' physical, social, and emotional development.
- Implement Montessori philosophy and curriculum in support of Montessori Leads.
- Support the delivery of lessons that accommodate for differences in student learning styles.
- Introduce resources, including technology, at the direction of Montessori lead.
- Assist Montessori Lead guide in maintaining an engaging, inviting, and respectful classroom.
- Practice classroom management procedures and standards for desired student behavior.
- Establish and maintain open communications with Montessori Leads.
- Maintain a clean and orderly classroom.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- Prefer someone pursuing Associate's or Bachelor's degree
- Previous experience working with children in an educational setting.
Compensation
$14.40 to $17.60 per hour
Physical Requirements
Able to sit on the floor for presenting lessons.
Able to lift at least 25 pounds.
About our Organization
STEAMspark is committed to:
- Preparing students to become top academic performers throughout their education.
- Positioning them to take on more advanced courses in secondary school.
- Enabling them to pursue higher education opportunities successfully.
- Igniting a passion for learning at an early age, our Montessori driven, STEAM integrated, age-appropriate, highly interactive curricula taught by Montessori credentialed and/or state certified educators dedicated to our students.
STEAMspark is fully accredited through Cognia, which encompasses NCA CASI, NWAC, and SACS CASI. This accreditation enables us to serve students from as young as 6 weeks old in our Nido environment all the way through 12th grade. Also, we proudly hold the esteemed designation of Verified School by the American Montessori Society.
Here are some of the benefits of working at STEAMspark:
Medical (where STEAMspark picks up a generous amount of the cost), Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
Rewards & Recognition Programs
Mentorship Opportunities
Continuing education opportunities through AMS or AMI affiliated programs
