Exceptional Children’s Assistant (25-26 school year)
Mountain City Public Montessori is a tuition-free public Montessori Charter school for children in grades kindergarten through 7th 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.
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!
Requirements:
- High School Diploma
- 2-3 years of experience working with children
The ideal Exceptional Children Assistant would:
- Exhibit a strong personal commitment to the education of children
- Demonstrate a reverence for the potential of each child
- Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Be a motivated self starter who enjoys challenges, experimentation and growth in a collaborative environment
Responsibilities
- Assist the EC Coordinator 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 Coordinator 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
- Ability to accept differences in people
- Ability to follow a schedule
- Willingness to train with the Montessori Coach in philosophy and materials
For more information, please view the full job description.
Applicants may submit a cover letter and resume. This position will remain open until filled.