After School Assistant

What You'll Do

• Implementing an age-appropriate, engaging, and consistent daily activity aligned with the Montessori philosophy
• Maintain a consistent routine, organized supplies, and clean environment
• Engage and Assist in whole groups, small groups, or individually during classroom learning experiences
• Assist with classroom responsibilities such as making copies, replenishing materials, and maintaining classroom supplies
• Monitor and/or maintain classroom guidelines
• Participate in pre-planning and in-service days
• Supervise and assist students during transitions such as arrival and dismissal
• Attend or supervise students during Parent Teacher conferences, school events, and community gatherings as needed
• Model grace and courtesy at all times and support children in doing the same
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students at all times
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with children, colleagues, and families

Requirements

• Must love working with children aged 3 to 12 years old.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday without exceptions.
• Must be flexible and team player
• Minimum age requirement: 21 years.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional child care experience.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Excellent organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check level 2.
• Audible voice and adequate hearing and vision are required to communicate effectively and supervise the children.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move around for extended periods of time, including bending, stooping and crouching to interact with young children.

Nice to Have

Montessori experience

40 hours DCF training

Benefits