Primary Support and Childcare

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The International Montessori School of Prague, a small, community oriented private Montessori school in Prague 4, is seeking a reliable, responsive and organized individual for the position of a Primary Support and Childcare for our Primary classroom. The Primay Support and Childcare Teacher is responsible for serving as a childcare teacher during after school hours.

We are an AMS-accredited Montessori school, serving 120 students, focused on delivering a strong English program with a Czech component. We inspire children 15 months to 12 years and pride ourselves on providing a nurturing, growth-focused environment for students and faculty alike.

We are seeking staff members who take initiative, have a compassionate and joyful personality, and are motivated by a strong love for children and authentic Montessori education. Our school is committed to life-long learning in our community and we are looking for a team player who is eager to learn and collaborate.

Requirements:

Completed education above secondary school and has at least 2 years’ experience with children, ideally in a group setting.
Work experience in making decisions, working with others and working independently. Communicative and flexible worker.
English and Czech fluency: one at C2, other at least at the B2 or C1 level.
Legally able to live and work in the Czech Republic on the basis of a Zivnostensky list. Other ways of contract open for further discussion.
Previous experience with Montessori is welcome but not a must. However, we do require an open and respectful attitude to children and our educational model, as well as a willingness to learn and professionally develop on the job.

Are you the right match for us?

Are you a proactive, well-organized, and reliable worker?
Do you have respect and love for children, and are motivated by helping them learn and succeed?
Can you communicate pleasantly and openly with parents, colleagues and the entire school community?
Are you able to work independently and as a part of the team?
If you answered yes to these questions, you might be a great match for this position.

Job duties and tasks involve (include but are not limited to):

Overseeing the Primary childcare program, including creating activities and games for the students, maintaining discipline, supporting students and completing all administrative work for the positive
Collaborating with Childcare Supervisor to organize break schedules and substitution coverage.
Attend meetings with all childcare teachers to plan and organize activity days.
Communicate with parents professionally. Be a role model to children.
Innovates, brings new ideas and new ways to improve what is not working and what could be more efficient through observation and reflection.
We offer / What is wonderful about being a member of team at IMSP?:

Preferably part time (35 hours per week) position, but can be discussed
Support of an experienced and friendly team.
8 paid sick/personal days off each school year and 2 professional development days each school year.
25 days of paid holiday during the school year, to be taken during IMSP school vacations. 2 weeks summer holiday in August.
12-month contract, which includes working July Summer Camp. Possibility of extension.