As an Assistant Teacher, you will be a critical member of our school community, supporting the maintenance of the Montessori prepared environment and reinforcing Montessori’s philosophy of whole
child education.​  This is a part-time position that we hope will soon grow into a full time position.  

 

As teachers who are committed to continually deepening our own learning, we have built Hollyhock to be a community for learners of all ages.  Ideal candidates will be seeking to grow in this role and further their career in Montessori as a long-term member of our team.

 

Hollyhock Montessori offers a beautiful work environment, competitive salary, opportunities for ongoing professional development, and connection to the wider Wildflower community and supports.  

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Qualifications

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• Experience supporting early childhood learners

• Experience supporting children in an inclusive classroom

• Commitment to your practice as an educator

• You seek advice and are comfortable working in an organization that values collaboration and initiative over a traditional hierarchy

• You are proactive and self-motivated

• Growth Oriented: You are eager to stretch beyond your current experience, to develop new skills and expertise, and to more fully explore your purpose and potential

  • Qualifications that are not required but are of interest 

    • Experience as a farmer, gardener, or outdoor educator; or a deep interest in sharing the natural world with children

    • Experience as a musician or teaching music to children

    • Strength for organizing space and materials

    • Experience in community organizing

 

Responsibilities

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• Preparing and repairing curricular materials

• Maintaining an inventory of classroom materials

• Supporting with all aspects of the daily routine, including lunch, dishes, nap time, recess, bathroom duties, and on-site classroom laundry

• Observing children and sharing questions and observations with teacher leaders

• Initiating growth and change in your own intellectual and professional development; participating in opportunities for professional growth and learning

• Conference and intervention support

 

Salary and Benefits

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• Salary commensurate with experience, beginning range $18 - $22/hr. Potential for higher salaries with a Montessori credential or experience in a Montessori environment.​​

• We do not offer part-time benefits, but hope that this role will grow into a full time role very soon.  Full time benefits include health insurance stipend and professional development/education support. 

• Full-time employees with children under 5 automatically qualify for childcare benefits from the state of Arkansas, regardless of household income.  These benefits provide funding for childcare in centers that are Better Beginnings certified.

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