Montessori Elementary Assistant Reading Specialist

Who We Are Looking For:

St. John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School seeks a dedicated, passionate individual to support children in their social, academic, and spiritual development through the Montessori method. This is a full-time position, primarily Monday-Friday; assistants are expected to be on campus from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on scheduled school days. Occasional evening and weekend time is necessary.

Who We Are:

St. John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School serves children from 16 months to 8th Grade. Our Catholic identity complements the Montessori method, which helps students understand their dignity as children of God, how to make good choices, and the importance of a faithful community. St. John the Baptist strives to nurture a culture of authentic joy, hope, and knowledge.

We value and invest in our staff! Every assistant at St. John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School receives the following benefits:

• Montessori Guide training opportunities after a year of employment if interested
• We want your children here with you! Receive a tuition discount for your children.

The ideal applicant will have the following qualifications:

• Deep devotion to Christ and to the Catholic Church
• Love children and desire to help them grow in their character, virtue, and faith development.
• High school diploma or Bachelor’s Degree
• Have or build an understanding of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd or be open to learning about it
• Be able to discipline children with gentleness, firmness, and consistency
• Be able to maintain a positive working relationship with classroom Guide and other staff, respecting and supporting colleagues and using proper procedure for grievances
• Be able to maintain strong relationships with parents characterized by mutual respect, good will, and with the understanding that parents are the primary educators of their children
• Be able to pass a background check
• Complete VIRTUS training

Applicants should send their resume and cover letter to Sophie Bader at sbader@stjohns-excelsior.org