One-on-one Assistant in Kindergarten

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 One-on-one Assistant for our Montessori Primary classroom.     

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

We are seeking a member who is willing to work with a child within our Kindergarten classroom, takes initiative, has a compassionate and joyful personality, and is motivated by a love for children and authentic Montessori education. We are looking for a candidate that nurtures the child's love of learning, practical self-care skills, and can commit themself to the children and teamwork in a well-organized school.

Requirements:

• Completed education above secondary school and previous experience in an educational environment for preschool or school children.  

• 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 based on a Živnostenský list or 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 (including but are not limited to):

• Work individually with the student, guiding them through work and activities as instructed by the teacher

• Provide personalized care for the student including diapering, assisting with food, changing clothing, etc.

• Supervising the student during transitions, outside time and activities.

• Assist planning activities and games, arts and crafts and outside play for the student. 

• Clear communication with the parents and team, including record-keeping.

• 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?:

• Full- time job position.

• 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