Career Opportunities
Escuela del Sol Montessori Seeks a Toddler Classroom / Educational Assistant for Early Childhood Classroom (ages 18 months - 3 years).
We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced team players to promote a high-fidelity Montessori learning environment at Escuela del Sol, New Mexico’s oldest independent not-for-profit and first fully accredited Montessori school.
The ideal candidate for this position will have experience working with children. Knowledge of Montessori and/or childhood development is a bonus. For all classroom adults, first and foremost, we are looking for someone with a centered, healthy, and focused attitude who understands that they work in concert with families and colleagues as well as students. The applicant welcomes diversity, values inclusion, has a deep warmth of character, and strong communication skills.
If you have the ability to combine intuition, creativity, best practices, inspiration, humor, grace, and empathy in your teaching practice, please send a letter of interest and CV via this link. The position can take several forms depending on the strengths, experience, and desired professional trajectory of the individual. Detailed job description available upon request; strong benefits package available; pay for this position is $19 per hour.
Escuela del Sol has about 160 students, toddler through 8th grade. We are located in the heart of Albuquerque between Old Town and Downtown. Our campus is a lively urban oasis that houses a variety of garden spaces, Montessori classrooms, and the Harwood Art Center, the school’s community outreach program. We value the arts, outdoor education, social responsibility, and classroom cultures rich in grace and courtesy. Our faculty consists of highly qualified, experienced, and engaged professionals who model the mission: To Inspire a Passion for Lifelong Learning.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check as required by the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD).
Escuela del Sol Montessori is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Escuela del Sol Montessori, New Mexico’s oldest Montessori school, is seeking Classroom Substitutes
Escuela del Sol Montessori (Escuela) is the first fully accredited Montessori school in New Mexico, with approximately 165 enrolled students from preschool through Jr. High. In addition to the Montessori school, the Escuela organization also runs Harwood Art Center, a public art center rooted in the belief that art builds and sustains community.
Commitment
A Classroom Substitute must be committed to life-long learning, in alignment with the school’s mission: nurturing a passion for life-long learning. We are looking for individuals who have a commitment to anti-bias and anti-racist education, along with a dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Classroom Substitutes are welcome to join our school community in a variety of ways, from attending events to participation in school sponsored professional development.
Responsibilities
Areas of responsibility include:
- Help maintain a clean, orderly, and beautiful learning environment. This includes caring for the classroom, as well as the outdoor environments (classroom gardens, playground).
- Actively support the Classroom Guide with the routines and procedures of the school day.
Safety:
- Maintain familiarity with the organization's procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook (safety procedures, harassment policies, etc.)
- Be responsible with the Lead or Assistant/Support Guide for the safety and well-being of all children at all times.
- Notify the Classroom Support Assistant or Head of School immediately of personal difficulties with children, parents or staff.
- Participate in emergency drills. Help supervise students during drills.
- Maintain confidentiality of student and family information at all times.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education / Work Experience:
- 0-3 years experience working with children and adolescents.
- High school diploma or equivalent, at least.
- A background or current involvement in education is a plus.
- Enroll in CPR/First Aid class/Submit current fingerprints.
Abilities and Skills:
- Ability to be adaptable in the context of a dynamic Montessori school environment.
- Ability to interact and collaborate effectively and productively with students and staff.
- Ability to interact and communicate with colleagues and children in a respectful, friendly, and courteous manner.
- Ability to receive constructive feedback in an effort to improve work.
- Capacity to follow instructions carefully, carry out projects independently and manage time efficiently.
- Willingness to learn about Montessori Education and Positive Discipline.
Physical Demands:
Working in a Montessori learning environment requires active participation on the part of the adult. The physical demands described here 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 temporary or permanent disabilities to perform essential functions.
Therefore physical demands of the job require:
- Sitting, at tables and on the floor
- Alternating between sitting and standing
- Standing, walking, and (occasionally) running.
- Lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds
- Reaching overhead
- Reaching at or below shoulder level
- Gross & fine motor skills
- Stooping, crawling and kneeling
- Speaking, hearing, and near & far visual acuity, as well as peripheral vision
Schedule & Compensation:
- Escuela del Sol Montessori operates Monday - Friday, August-May with summer programming June-July. The school is open from 8:00a-3:30p, which includes Before Care (7:30a-8:00a) and Extended Day (3:30p-5:30p).
- Classroom Substitutes are called as needed, so a flexible schedule is required as we cannot guarantee regular employment.
- Compensation is $16-$20/hr depending on experience
