Montessori Guide, Assistant to Infancy (0-3) - St. Louis Early Childhood Development Center
Company: St. Louis Catholic Church
Location: Austin
Posted on: October 9, 2024
Job Description:
We are actively looking to fill an opening for the Nido (babies
ages 4+ months) environment. We are also taking applicants for
future/general interest as our ECDC program grows into a full
Montessori program.
St. Louis Catholic Church Early Childhood Development Center
currently offers a traditional play-based program. We are seeking
qualified Montessori Guides for ages 0-3 who can support the
transition and implementation of a full Montessori program. The
Guides will possess a deep understanding of human development and
the early years of life. We are accepting Assistant to Infancy
Montessori Guides interested in both the Nido environment (babies
ages 4 months +) and the Toddler environment (18 months - 3 years
of age).
Essential Duties
- Create peaceful, loving and respectful environments using the
Montessori method of education.
- Create a rich language environment and facilitate plenty of
opportunities for free movement for the children.
- Observe and respond to the constantly-changing needs of the
children under her care.
- Instill values of independence and collaboration not only in
the children but also in the families that we serve.
- Cultivate a solid relationship with the parents, mentoring them
and finding ways to support them with the precious task of raising
caring and independent children.
- Mentor other teachers and assistants.
- Support and uphold the principles and values of the Catholic
faith.
- Act as a witness to the Gospel by modeling the teachings of the
Catholic Church.
- Support and adheres to the Standards of Conduct and policies
and procedures of the parish
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, educational field preferred
- Montessori Assistance to Infancy training, MACTE
accredited
- 3+ years experience preferred
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training preferred
- Must submit an Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM)
Application for Ministry within the first week of employment.
- Must participate in an EIM Basic abuse prevention training
workshop within 60 days of submitting a complete application for
ministry.
- Must maintain EIM compliance during the entire term of
employment.Working Conditions:
- All employees of the parish are engaged in ministry and closely
tied to the Pastor in the exercise of his ministry and obligations
to the church.
- The parish is an at-will employer, which means the employment
relationship can be terminated at any time, with or without notice,
by either the employee or the employer.
- All buildings and vehicles owned by the parish are tobacco
free.
- Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans
that may change rapidly.
- Working on weekends, evenings, and some holidays may be
required.
- Will be exposed to religious ceremonies, conduct, and speech
including Catholic Christian prayer and liturgical
celebrations.
- Will be required to adhere to established dress codes and
conduct standards.
- May be required to use personal or parish vehicles to drive to
off-site locations.
- Traveling within and outside the parish to meetings and other
events may be required, and travel may include overnight
lodging.Ministerial Character The Pastor is the visible principle
and foundation of unity in the parish (St. Louis King of France
Catholic Church and School - Austin, Texas) which the Bishop has
entrusted to him. He makes Christ's mission present and enduring in
the parish. In order to fulfill his mission, the Pastor employs
suitable, chosen collaborators (clergy and lay people). He shares
with them his mission and entrusts various responsibilities to
them.Positions employed at St. Louis King of France Catholic Church
and School - Austin, Texas help to extend the ministry of the
Pastor in particular ways as outlined in the job description.
Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to
and assists the Pastor in the performance of his ministry and
thereby engages in ministry for the Church.
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