Early Childhood and Elementary Montessori Teaching Assistants

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy (NFA) is the leading Independent Catholic School for students ages three through eighth grade. NFA is located in historic Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA. NFA was founded in 1920 by the Sister of Saint Joseph, Philadelphia. NFA offers two exceptional educational options for children ages three through third grade: Montessori and Primary. NFA has a long history in Montessori education and is one of only six fully accredited Montessori schools in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The talented faculty at NFA offers a rigorous curriculum centered around our beautiful student mission statement focused on the following domanis. 

The Norwood-Fontbonne Academy Student is one who...

• Enjoys Learning
• Treasures Self, Others, and the Earth
• Lives Gospel Values, and 
• Makes Reflective Choices as a Self-Directed Person.

Early Childhood and Elementary Montessori Assistants 

NFA seeks full and part-time teaching assistants for its Early Childhood (ages 2 1/2 - 6 yrs) and Elementary Level (ages 6-9yrs) Montessori classrooms for the 2024-2025 school year. The responsibilities for this position include assisting the lead teacher in developing the clasroom environment, helping students through work cycles, and guiding students throught assignments while demonstrating independence and personal accountability. They must work collaboratively with the lead teacher in the classroom to create a supportive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with and assist the lead teacher
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, collegues, and community members
• Enforces school rules and regulations
• Maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment
• Perform other duties within the scope of employment and certification as assigned by the principal.

Qualifications:

• No experience in Montessori settings is necessary
• An Associate Degree is preferred
• Experience working with children

How to Apply:

Inteerested candidates should submit an employment application, letter of interest, and resume to Mrs. Kathryn Henry, Principal, c/o careers@norfon.org No phone inquiries, please