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Williamsburg Montessori School is hiring a part-time afterschool assistant for its elementary program, targeting students aged 6 to 12. The position requires collaboration with teachers to deliver weekly art lessons and includes planning time for activities. Interested candidates can apply via email. The school focuses on providing a nurturing educational environment based on Montessori principles, encouraging proactive learning and peer interaction.
Williamsburg – Williamsburg Montessori School is actively seeking to fill a part-time position for an afterschool assistant in its elementary program for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. The new hire will be working with elementary students, specifically those aged 6 to 12, with an immediate start date for the role.
The primary responsibilities of the afterschool assistant include collaborating with classroom teachers to design and deliver a one-hour art lesson each week. These art lessons will be structured in two segments: the first for lower elementary students, covering grades 1 through 3, will occur from approximately 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. The second segment will target upper elementary students in grades 4 through 6, taking place from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM. In addition to instructing art lessons, the position will also include allocated planning time, enabling the assistant to prepare and coordinate activities effectively.
Those interested in this opportunity can apply by sending their information to the Williamsburg Montessori School via email at wms@williamsburgmontessori.org. The school is based at 450 Kent Avenue in South Williamsburg.
About Williamsburg Montessori School
Williamsburg Montessori School aims to provide a nurturing and effective educational environment for young children, initially focusing on ages three months to six years, with plans to broaden its offerings as it expands. In line with Montessori principles, the school emphasizes hands-on learning experiences. This educational framework is designed to foster independence among children while allowing them the freedom to explore their interests and engage with their peers collaboratively.
Parents who choose Montessori education often appreciate the pedagogical values central to its teaching methodology, which includes encouraging proactive learning and peer interaction. The unique structure of Montessori schools also lets students learn at their own pace, engaging in activities that resonate with their personal interests.
Community Engagement and Additional Opportunities
As Williamsburg Montessori School is part of a larger network of Montessori institutions, it contributes to a growing community dedicated to providing high-quality educational alternatives. Parents, educators, and community members are encouraged to remain connected through local events and newsletters, such as the Williamsburg Families platform, to keep up with the latest happenings and opportunities within the educational landscape.
This part-time position for an afterschool assistant not only offers a chance to work closely with children but also to engage in a dynamic educational environment where creativity and learning go hand in hand. The blend of artistic instruction with the Montessori approach aims to enrich the educational experiences of both the students and the educators in the program.
Prospective applicants are urged to consider this unique opportunity at Williamsburg Montessori School, where the role plays a critical part in shaping the children’s educational experiences and fostering their passion for learning through art and collaboration.
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- Williamsburg Montessori School: Afterschool Assistant Teacher
- Williamsburg Montessori School: Registration
- Williamsburg Elementary: Art Teacher PT
- Brownstoner: Williamsburg Montessori Coming to Kent Avenue
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