Kindergarten Support and Childcare

The International Montessori School of Prague, a small, community oriented private Montessori school in Prague 4, is seeking a reliable, responsive and organized individual for the position of Kindergarten Support and Childcare for our Montessori Primary classroom. The Kindergarten Support and Childcare Teacher is responsible for serving as a childcare teacher during after school hours.

We are an AMS-accredited Montessori school, serving 120 students, focused on delivering a strong English program with a Czech component. We inspire children fom 15 months to 12 years and pride ourselves on providing a nurturing, growth-focused environment for students and faculty alike.

We are seeking staff members who take initiative, have a compassionate and joyful personality, and are motivated by a strong love for children and authentic Montessori education. Our school is committed to life-long learning in our community and we are looking for a team player who is eager to learn and collaborate.

Requirements:

• Completed education above secondary school and has at least 2 years’ experience with children, ideally in a group setting.

• Work experience in making decisions, working with others and working independently. Communicative and flexible worker.

• English and Czech fluency: one at C2, other at least at the B2 or C1 level.

• Legally able to live and work in the Czech Republic on the basis of a Zivnostensky list. Other ways of contract are open for further discussion.

Previous experience with Montessori is welcome but not a must. However, we do require an open and respectful attitude to children and our educational model, as well as a willingness to learn and professionally develop on the job.

Are you the right match for us?

• Are you a proactive, well-organized, and reliable worker?

• Do you have respect and love for children, and are motivated by helping them learn and succeed?

• Can you communicate pleasantly and openly with parents, colleagues and the entire school community?

• Are you able to work independently and as a part of the team?

If you answer yes to these questions, you might be a great match for this position.

Job duties and tasks involve (include but are not limited to):

• Overseeing the childcare program, including creating activities and games for the students, maintaining discipline, supporting students and completing all administrative work for the positive

• Collaborating with Childcare Supervisor to organize break schedules and substitution coverage.

• Attend meetings with all childcare teachers to plan and organize activity days.

• Communicate with parents professionally. Be a role model to children. 

• Innovates, brings new ideas and new ways to improve what is not working and what could be more efficient through observation and reflection.

We offer / What is wonderful about being a member of team at IMSP?:

• Preferably part time (35 hours per week) position, but can be discussed

• Support of an experienced and friendly team.

• 8 paid sick/personal days off each school year and 2 professional development days each school year.

• 25 days of paid holiday during the school year, to be taken during IMSP school vacations. 2 weeks summer holiday in August.

• 12-month contract, which includes working July Summer Camp. Possibility of extension.