Located in Schenectady, New York,
RiverRun Community Montessori is seeking a classroom assistant to start
Fall 2009. RiverRun is a small, non-profit Montessori elementary school
for children ages 6 to 10 years. Staff is supported and appreciated by
an active Board and parents.
The classroom assistant is responsible for assisting the head directress
(teacher) with day-to-day classroom operations. S/he will help
administer the Montessori curriculum and will provide a warm, nurturing,
and peaceful learning environment for RiverRun’s students. S/he will
work cooperatively with RiverRun families. S/he will work under the
guidance of the head directress.
Minimum qualifications include a familiarity of the Montessori
philosophy and a genuine love of 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, health insurance, and opportunities for
professional development. Visit www.RiverRunMontessori.org to learn more
about us.
FOR CONSIDERATION, send a printed cover letter and resume to RiverRun
Community Montessori | P.O. Box 9423 | Schenectady, NY 12309 or an
electronic cover letter and resume to Search Committee Chair Jacqueline
Foster at jacqfo@nycap.rr.com.
RiverRun Community Montessori is an equal opportunity employer and does
not discriminate in employment practices due to race, creed, gender,
age, or national origin.
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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
