Mountain City Public Montessori is a tuition-free public Montessori Charter school for children in grades kindergarten through 8th grade in Asheville, North Carolina. Our mission is to provide equitable access to a high-quality, relevant Montessori education to meet the needs of all students and to strengthen our community. An integral part of our mission as an organization is to operate with a lens of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Our Exceptional Children’s Assistant will work closely with one or more students with Individual Education Programs (IEP) under the supervision of a licensed Special Education Teacher and/or Related Service Provider. The EC Assistant will provide assigned student(s) with the physical, educational and/or emotional support they need to gain full access to the school setting.

Requirements:

High School Diploma
3-5 years of experience working with children with disabilities

We believe a thriving classroom and school environment depend on positive, steady teamwork, and a calm, growth-oriented mindset. We’re looking for someone who:

Acts with empathy and respect, especially in challenging or stressful situations
Prefers cooperation over conflict; able to raise concerns in constructive ways
Demonstrates patience, consistency, and emotional resilience
Is open to feedback, learning, and adapting
Is organized, reliable, and attentive to detail
Demonstrates a reverence for the potential of each child
Possesses strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Is a motivated self starter who enjoys challenges, experimentation, and growth in a collaborative environment

Responsibilities

Assist the EC teaching staff in the duties assigned, such as assisting students in lessons, providing emotional or behavioral support, and creating and maintaining classroom materials
Provide individual and group instruction based on EC plans
Actively participate in weekly data meetings, observation/feedback meetings, and other developmental meetings throughout the year.

Skills and Characteristics

Commitment to Mountain City Public Montessori’s mission and vision
Organizational skills and attention to details
High aptitude for problem solving, navigating challenging situations, and inspiring collaboration among colleagues
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
A team-player who values clear communication, mutual support, and solution-oriented mindsets
Ability to follow a schedule
Flexibility with a growth mindset
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student, staff, and family information
Desire to engage in professional development and ongoing learning about Montessori and materials

Assistant pay for the 25-26 school year is $32,000 for a 10 month contract. Benefits include the NC state health plan, private retirement match up to 3%, a generous PTO policy, and more!

To apply:

Please upload a resume / CV and a cover letter.

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