Primary Assistant
at Monroe County Public Schools, Key West, United States
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- Open until filled
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- 4 June 2026, on a public job listing
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Professional Role: Classroom Assistant The Classroom Assistant is responsible for supporting a safe, respectful, and nurturing classroom environment that promotes each students' development of self-discipline, self-confidence, cooperation, and responsibility. Key Areas of Focus Classroom and Curriculum ? Check in with Classroom Guide on the pressing needs for the day, helping to prepare the room for the day ? Review attendance, and monitor tardiness as needed ? Collect and organize forms (permission slips, lunch, book orders) ? Assist in preparation of and clean up from class snack ? Cycle around the room often, making your quiet presence known in all locations ? Stay alert to instances where tone-keeping is needed; redirect students to purposeful work ? Be proactive rather than reactive. Anticipate and peacefully stop disruptions before they begin ? Be observant; communicate pertinent observations with the Classroom Guide, immediately ? Help students with research/work, should they need direct guidance or help and verification of work completed ? Attend enrichment and special events with students to monitor behavior ? Facilitate classroom clean-up so ALL students are helping to clean up the room Mealtime and Recess ? Facilitate students' handwashing before eating lunch ? Promote student communion and appropriate conversation during lunch; disruptive behavior should not be tolerated ? Monitor behavior at recess very carefully ? Adults must be positioned in a manner that offers maximum supervision of students at play ? Model/teach appropriate use of play equipment ? Report any injuries as soon as they occur Staff and Community ? Collaborate regularly with the school's Instructional Teams to implement a cohesive educational program ? Attend regularly scheduled Staff Meetings ? Attend various Professional Development offerings, with a focus on those that promote student achievement in a public Montessori environment ? Refrain from gossip or negative talk about the school, its programs or its employees ? Promote favorable public relations for the School in the community Behavior Competency Requirements ? Professionalism ? Communication skills ? Flexibility/adaptability ? Enthusiasm ? Ability to problem-solve ? Team collaboration ? Personal drive and determination General Responsibilities ? Maintain responsibility for student safety and physical well-being at all times. ? Work with the Instructional team and Principal to support delivery of the curriculum ? Participate in classroom activities, including field trips, to meet academic directives. ? Supervise students during Early Dismissals. ? Regularly read the school and class newsletter. ? Be familiar with the Parent Handbook. ? Follow policies and procedures detailed in Employee Handbook. ? Attend all faculty/staff meetings, as appropriate. ? Participate in all staff professional days.