revised and reposted
07.31.2008
RiverRun Community Montessori will offer
elementary Montessori education for ages 6 to 9 years in
Fall 2008, its first academic year. Located in Schenectady, New York,
RiverRun was founded as a not-for-profit school by a group of parents
seeking a local and affordable Montessori elementary education for their
children.
The Classroom Assistant is responsible
for assisting the Elementary Directress with day-to-day classroom operations. S/he will help administer the
Montessori curriculum and will provide a warm and nurturing learning
environment for RiverRun’s primary students. S/he will work
cooperatively with RiverRun families. S/he will work under the guidance
of the Elementary Directress.
Minimum qualifications include an
understanding of the Montessori philosophy and previous experience
working with children. Desirable qualifications include time spent in a
Montessori setting and a college degree.
This is a full-time 10-month position with
an opportunity for possible summer employment if desired and a generous
benefits package including all school holidays off, tuition discount, health insurance,
and possible future Montessori certification training.
For consideration, send a printed resume
to RiverRun Community Montessori | Attn: Search Committee |
P.O. Box 9423 | Schenectady, NY 12309 or an
electronic resume to info@RiverRunMontessori.org.
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“If children are allowed free development
and given occupation to correspond with their unfolding minds, their
natural goodness will shine forth.” - Maria Montessori
