Montessori Assistants 0-3

Hold or actively working towards an ACECQA approved certificate III level qualification and
an AMI Montessori 0-3 orientation certificate, or equivalent.
 Hold a Blue Card [Queensland’s Working with Children Check promoting child-safe schools]
 Support the educator to maintain the environment and Montessori principles through
encouraging children to self-select work, follow uninterrupted work periods of free choice
enabling children to work at their own pace, utilising conflict resolution, physically helping
children with life activities (toileting, changing).
 Role model respect, patience and adaptability through interactions and grace and courtesy.
 Be committed to ongoing individual and collaborative professional development in
Montessori Education, observation, critical reflection, broad awareness and scanning of the
environment and supporting children with challenges.
 Building positive respectful relationships, with colleagues, parents/ guardians, and participate
actively in the life of the school community.