Cedar Valley Montessori School

HOURS OF POSITION:  Flexible M-F between 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. No weekend or evening hours STATUS:  Temporary; May 26 August 14   WAGE:  $14 per hour GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:  Summer Classroom Assistants work alongside our trained CVMS staff to lead activities and supervise children during CVMS summer programming. Summer Classroom Assistants will gain valuable, practical experience in early education, and leadership. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with a variety of Montessori-based activities for children ages 2 to 6 years old.  Prepare materials, set up facilities, and clean up after programs. Assist with student supervision. Ensure the safety of students. Follow all policies and procedures set by the CVMS. Other related assignments as necessary. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:  Energetic with a positive attitude and a professional demeanor. Experience and passion for working with children....

We are excited to add a full-time classroom assistant (32.5 hours/week) to our dedicated team. Position begins in mid-August. Job Responsibilities Provide nurturing care Help carry out daily classroom plans Work within the team to create a loving and supportive environment Model polite, respectful behavior Organize and clean the classroom environment Serve as other eyes and ears in the classroom, including observing regularly Ensure children are safe and accounted for at all times Safely escort children to and from the playground and supervise outdoor play Contact parents/caregivers when children become sick at school and care for the child until they arrive Other tasks as needed   Skills and Attributes Needed High school graduate (or equivalent) Prompt and dependable Respectful of each child’s individual needs and development Naturally patient and kind Strong work ethic Courteous demeanor Comfortable...

We are seeking a talented  Receptionist/Communications Coordinator  to join our CVMS team. Our successful candidate will be a creative thinker with strong organizational and time management skills, and an ability to work on several projects at the same time. The ideal team member will have exceptional verbal and written communication skills, an upbeat, positive and poised attitude both in person and over the phone. We’re looking for someone with computer literacy, including Google and Microsoft Suite applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), digital content creation, and some knowledge of website management. If this sounds like you and you’re good at making those around you feel welcomed, we want to hear from you!  CVMS offers: Beautiful downtown facility Paid Parking Health insurance 401K Paid time off Tuition discounts for staff children   Requirements: High school diploma required. Candidates should have experience working with...

We are seeking a part-time receptionist to join our team at our beautiful downtown location!   Schedule: Hours for this position are Monday-Friday, from 3:30-5:30pm.   The ideal team member will have exceptional verbal skills, an upbeat, positive and poised attitude both in person and over the phone, and enjoy children. Primary responsibilities include answering and directing phone calls and greeting our families as they pick up children for the day. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED required. Love of working with and guiding young children. Background working with children –including babysitting - preferred. Ability to pass a background check.    Cedar Valley Montessori School is in downtown Cedar Rapids and has a rich, 55 year-history as a Montessori Preschool/Kindergarten. We welcome job candidates with a passion for life-long learning and a desire to help guide children...