Job Title: Substitute Teacher

Job Description:

MCS RI is currently looking for substitute teachers. We are open 10 months a year, Monday - Friday, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. The ideal candidate will be caring, warm, flexible, and calm with young children as our programs run from 18 months to 5 years old. Opportunities to cover full school days and partial school days exist.

To submit an application, please email your resume or CV to abahr@mcsri.org

Responsibilities may include:

  • Collaborate with teacher in establishing and maintaining a harmonious classroom environment

  • Support teacher during class time by aiding children who need help and gently guiding and redirecting as needed

  • Develop positive relationships with children and families

  • Model positive, prosocial behavior in order to guide children to work cooperatively

Overall Responsibilities:

  • Clean and sanitize all materials used according to cleaning schedule

  • Maintain a neat and orderly room

  • Present a joyful professional demeanor with all community members

  • Maintain confidentiality of all students and families

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Experience or education in: art education, art, early education and/or elementary education

  • STEAM training, child development, music, environmental science/education or other relevant or related fields

  • Previous experience working with children ages 18 months - 6 years old

  • BCI and fingerprinting (required before start date)

  • CPR/First Aid training

  • English /Spanish Fluency a plus, but not required

  • Show familiarity with RI Early Learning Standards, certification a plus

  • Interest in learning about Montessori pedagogy and philosophy

  • Show a commitment to the MCS RI mission, social justice, and education reform

Montessori Community School of RI is a 501c3, nonprofit corporation, whose policies are set and overseen by an elected Board of Directors. It is the policy of the school not to discriminate on the basis of age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, race, color and national or ethnic origin in its educational programs, admission policies, financial aid process and other school administered programs, nor does the school discriminate on the basis of gender in its programs and activities in accordance with with applicable laws and regulations. Any questions in this regard should be directed to the Head of School.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.50 - $18.75 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Providence, RI 02907: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Montessori Community School of RI is a 501c3, nonprofit corporation, whose policies are set and overseen by an elected Board of Directors. It is the policy of the school not to discriminate on the basis of age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, race, color and national or ethnic origin in its educational programs, admission policies, financial aid process and other school administered programs, nor does the school discriminate on the basis of gender in its programs and activities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Any questions in this regard should be directed to the Head of School.