Number of positions: 2

Position 1: Starting January 2, 2024 (23/24 Calendar)

• Forest Campus: West Knoxville
• Full-Time; Hours: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM for 1/2/2024 – 6/14/2024; 7:15 AM – 3:15 PM for 7/01/2024 – 06/14/2024, Monday – Friday, excluding holidays/breaks
• Age Group: 1st – 3rd grades
• Pay Range: $27,826.09 – $36,173.91 (based on experience)

Position 2: Starting April 1, 2024 (23/24 Calendar)

• Forest Campus: West Knoxville
• Full-Time; Hours: 7:15 AM – 3:15 PM, Monday – Friday, excluding holidays/breaks
• Age Group: 1st – 3rd grades
• Pay Range: $27,826.09 – $36,173.91 (based on experience)

Classroom

• support learning by presenting lessons as directed by the Lead Guide
• maintain whole classroom awareness
• attend school functions
• help maintain arrival and/or dismissal logs
• supervise the playground (when scheduled)
• supervise lunch when scheduled
• help lunch clean up when scheduled
• help maintain the academic culture and atmosphere
• help restock classroom supplies
• report any missing pieces or broken apparatus to Lead Guide
• other duties as assigned

Safety

• be responsible for safety and physical well-being of children at all times
• never leave children unattended
• report all accidents and injuries to the Lead Guide

Administrative

• be directly accountable to the Lead Guide and Site Director
• follow school policies and TN DOE Standards
• attend all staff meetings
• obtain 30 hours of in-service training yearly
• participate in annual performance evaluation

Housekeeping

• maintain classroom atmosphere
• wash dishes when/if assigned
• help maintain sanitary and neat environment by sweeping, dusting, and mopping when necessary

Employee Benefits

• tuition discounts for each child
• extensive on-the-job training and professional development
• company paid Montessori Certification (if applicable)
• supportive and inclusive environment for staff, students, and families
• 80 hours PTO for full-time employees
• balanced calendar allows for many breaks throughout the year
• volunteering opportunities with school organizations and local nonprofits
• annual merit pay increases
• employee-driven succession planning for future job opportunities
• dental, vision, and other insurance plans available for full-time employees
• 12-month pay structure

Job Requirements

• bachelor’s degree
• 21 years or older (TN DOE Standard Requirement)
• background screening prior to employment and as dictated by TN DOE
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• ability to lift children safely
• prior professional experience with this age group in a school setting
• willingness to learn Montessori pedagogy