APPLICATION DEADLINE: ASAP

ESTIMATED START DATE: ASAP

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WHO WE ARE:

Whitmore Lake Public Schools' Montessori Magnet Program, Go Like the Wind Montessori School, is a diverse community of learners and compassionate educators. Our dedicated team provides an authentic Montessori education where children from birth to 6th grade can become independent thinkers, collaborative learners, creative problem solvers and compassionate citizens. Since being founded in 1987, GLTW has been a not-for-profit, tuition-based school. In 2022, it merged with Whitmore Lake Public Schools to become a public Montessori school. The program remains tuition-based for infant, toddler and young primary students ( 3 and 4-year-olds) with a tuition-free Magnet program for grades K-6th.

The Whitmore Lake Public School District is dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized education to all students. Beyond the classroom, we are committed to serving the needs of families in Whitmore Lake and the surrounding communities; at the heart of everything we do is our tight-knit Trojan community, including our students, families and our staff. We work hard and take pride in making every day a great day to be a Trojan, whether with a traditional or Montessori approach. #TrojanPride

Come be a part of our community as we inspire a lifelong love of learning.

SALARY AND SCHEDULE DETAILS:

Starting and $17.50/hr and increasing with experience

Monday through Friday, year-round

10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

WORK LOCATION:

Go Like the Wind Public Montessori School

WLPS Main Street Campus

8845 Main Street

Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

IN THIS ROLE:

You will support the preschool programs for recess and lunch in the classrooms. You will facilitate the setup and implementation of the nap room. Following this, you will work with a co-worker to plan and implement after-school activities for ages 3-12. Our after-school program is a year-round program that provides care during school breaks and the summer as well. All staff should be open to learning about the Montessori philosophy, as many key aspects will carry over to the EduCare program.

WHO WE NEED:

We are seeking a dedicated, professional, and caring team member to join our Trojan staff who can work collaboratively with colleagues to provide an exceptional afterschool program to ALL students. You will:

Create positive, engaging activities to engage and entertain students in a Montessori-conducive enrichment program.
Work as a team member to solve problems and develop and implement quality programming.
Assist in preparing materials and implementing programming.
Instruct students on appropriate behavior, using positive behavior support strategies consistent with Board policy and the Montessori philosophy.
Participates in professional development and maintains appropriate certification and qualifications.
Participates in district and school initiatives and adheres to building and district school improvement plans.
Acts as a public relations agent for the success and image of the district.
Communicates effectively and objectively with students, parents, and administration in advocacy of student growth.
Assists in the operation of the total school program as required.
Integrates cultural consciousness in instruction, classroom culture, and classroom artifacts.
Collects and integrates information about community heritage in instruction.
Adheres to district and school rules and procedures.
Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism.
Regular, predictable attendance

WHAT YOU NEED:

Highschool Diploma
Willingness to participate in additional Montessori training
Ability to support all students, including individualized learning plans
Clear and professional communication skills with coworkers and parents
Experience working with children

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

PREFERRED:

Montessori school experience

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

Whitmore Lake Public Schools offers full-family health coverage with long-term disability, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as paid holiday, paid time off and child-care discounts.

Whitmore Lake Public Schools, 8845 Main Street, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, physical handicap, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, political belief or age in admission, treatment or participation in its programs, services and activities or in employment. For further information about this policy, contact the Superintendent's Office, 8845 Main St., Whitmore Lake, MI 734-449-4464

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