Nido Community Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $19.00-$21.00 Per Hour

The Montessori Academy of Colorado is a metropolitan school that engages each child through innovative academics, exploration of character, and a fearless, forward mindset.

Job Title : Nido Community Assistant

Department : Nido Program

Supervisors Title : Lower Division Director

Employee Classification : Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Daily Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 45-5 : 30 (with a 45 minute break)

Salary Range : $19.00-$21.00 per hour

The Nido Community Assistant works in the Nido community environment assisting our 3 Nido classrooms. Nido means nest in Italian, and this community serves infants from 2months through 18 months.As a Nido Community Assistant one has to be especially patient and compassionate. Under the guidance of the classroom Teachers, it is important to maintain an open, loving and cooperative environment for the Nido community and staff. The ideal candidate has a love for this stage in development, and the ability to assist the students with their most personal needs such as diapering, feeding, washing, and dressing.

Responsibilities :

• Help maintain the prepared environment according to the specifics provided by the school and lead teacher.
• Engage with the students and meet the needs of each child enrolled in the classroom.
• Communicate with the children using language and tone of voice that is authentic, natural and, most importantly, kind.
• Promote feelings of security and trust in Nido by encouraging and supporting them when necessary through activities.
• Seek balance when supporting Nido : avoid over-assisting or abandonment while children are practicing new skills (dressing, putting on shoes, face washing, nose wiping, etc.). Remember the credo should be help me help myself to learn to do it well. Ensure the children are clean and well cared for regarding diapering, feeding, handwashing, and mucus.
• Respond quickly and in a soothing fashion to distressed infants and ensure that they are comforted immediately.
• Follow the children and the energy of the classroom to determine the needs of the students.
• Be available, present, and focused on the children during daily transitions (i.e., work cycle, walks, outside time, lunch, and naps).
• Perform cleaning and maintenance necessary to keep the classroom and common spaces clean, beautiful, and safe.
• Maintain a positive work environment among all staff that is professional, kind, and inclusive.

Qualifications :

MAC is committed to caring for and investing in our employees by offering a generous benefits package, which includes 36 paid holidays annually, 8 Paid Time Off days, health, dental, and vision insurance with an HSA option, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, employer-paid life insurance, and additional voluntary plans for life insurance, critical illness, and short- and long-term disability plans. Employees also receive an RTD EcoPass.

MAC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment, free of discrimination or harassment, for its community. MAC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, immigration / citizen status, age, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, disability, socio-economic status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit fact. Any person with a concern or allegation of discrimination or harassment shall report it to MACs Compliance Coordinator. More information is available on our website.