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Job Title: After School Care Staff
Reports To: Head of School
Hours: Part-Time, Monday–Friday, Minimum schedule: 2:00-5:30 PM
Pay: $19+ an hour

Purpose of the Position:
As Afterschool Support Staff at Three Tree Montessori School, your role is vital in ensuring the smooth operation of the TTMS After School program and the school's day-to-day functioning. This position involves working in a classroom or or in an outdoor play area with a group of children either ages 3-6 or ages 6-12. This position may additionally involve a variety of tasks, from cleaning and dishwashing to laundry assistance and preparing materials.

When in the classroom, your primary responsibility is the safety and well-being of the children and the group. You'll be readily available to assist children as needed and actively observing the classroom and children.

Duties:
Your duties may encompass but are not limited to:

  • Supporting the planning and preparation of engaging, enriching activities for PM programs.
  • Providing classroom coverage to maintain the adult-to-child ratio.
  • Supervising outdoor playtime.
  • Assisting with material-making.
  • Ensuring cleanliness and hygiene of the school environment.
  • Washing classroom and school dishes.

Things to Do:
In this role, you should:

  • Create a safe and secure environment for the children.
  • Be punctual and attentive during transitions to help the children settle.
  • Contribute to the preparation and clean-up of the environment, including restocking supplies.
  • Communicate with the children respectfully at all times.
  • Redirect children when necessary and protect their concentration.
  • Approach children at their eye level, avoiding calling to them across the room.
  • Rotate through the classroom, offering assistance only when needed.
  • Accompany children to and from different environments in an orderly manner.
  • Ensure all children receive equal attention.
  • Use positive language and maintain consistency.
  • Respect the child's and the family's right to confidentiality, refraining from discussing children or families with parents or other staff unless it's job-related and in private.
  • Foster healthy and effective relationships with community members, practicing direct, honest, and respectful communication.

Please note that this job description may not cover all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Your duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with or without notice.

Qualifications and Skills:
Required:

  • Physical Demands: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and remain on your feet for most of the day.
  • Judgment: Capability to exercise sound judgment, make decisions in line with the school's core values and mission, and seek help when necessary to resolve problems.
  • Time Management: Efficient use of time, prioritization of workflow, and consistent punctuality.
  • Commitment to Montessori Education: Willingness to uphold Montessori principles and practices and a desire to grow in understanding and application of Montessori.
  • Communication Skills: Effective communication with students, staff, parents, and community members.
  • Creativity: Ability to think creatively and develop engaging activities for children.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Collaborative work with diverse individuals, conflict resolution, maintaining confidentiality, effective listening, patience, flexibility, emotional control, open-mindedness, and a positive team spirit.
  • Documentation: Copy of high school diploma and/or college transcripts (or proof of current enrollment), proof of negative TB test administered no earlier than one year from the date of hire, current First Aid and CPR (infant/child/adult) and Bloodborne Pathogens card, background check clearance through the Department of Children, Youth & Families, and proof of MMR immunization or exemption (First Aid and CPR can be completed once hired).