After School Associate Teacher

American Montessori Society Inc; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking an After School Associate Teacher to lead and coordinate after school programs. This role involves creating engaging extracurricular activities for students, ensuring their safety and supervision, and collaborating with staff and families. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Education and Montessori Certification, along with strong communication and organizational skills. Join a nurturing environment that values individual learners and promotes self-confidence, while enjoying a fully benefited 10-month salaried position with ample opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan (403B)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Paid Holidays

Accrued Sick Time

Vacation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field required.
• Montessori Certification or Professional Educator's License preferred.
• Minimum 2 years relevant teaching experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead extracurricular programs and after school care for elementary students.
• Oversee daily student attendance and manage student dismissal.
• Provide classroom support as a floating substitute teacher.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Patience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Montessori Certification

Professional Educator's License

Job description

Chiaravalle Montessori School seeks a new After School Associate Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year to lead our after school and extracurricular programs. The After School Associate Teacher will coordinate and oversee our extracurricular programming, including elementary after school care, sports, and studios. This person is responsible for creating the program schedule for our extracurricular programs, as well as working with faculty, staff, and independent contractors to provide a well-prepared play-based environment. The After School Associate Teacher is scheduled from Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm.

THE SCHOOL

Chiaravalle is an AMS and ISACS accredited school, philosophically rooted in the methods of Maria Montessori. We incorporate mission-appropriate best practices in education to refine curriculum, improve programming, support learners, and enhance school culture.

Here, individual learners, a caring community, and global citizenship are respected. As Montessori educators, we believe teachers observe, personalize, and facilitate learning. Choice and self-pacing materials increase each learner's engagement and mastery of skills or concepts. Differentiated instruction and student-initiated learning are encouraged within our integrated Montessori curriculum.

Chiaravalle offers education from infancy through preparation for high school. As students make their journey, our nurturing yet stimulating environment helps them gain greater independence and self-confidence while developing higher-order cognitive skills.

THE POSITION

The After School Associate Teacher directs and leads faculty and independent contractors to provide four sessions of diverse and balanced extracurricular programming for elementary through middle school. This role also works as Lead After School teacher in the Elementary After School program Monday - Friday from 3pm to 6pm. In the after school program, this person oversees daily student attendance, ensures all students are properly supervised, and manages student dismissal in accordance with the school guidelines. The After School Associate Teacher collaborates with the Director of Communications and School Business Manager to monitor registration in studio classes and sports. This person is responsible for communicating regularly with families information regarding all extracurricular program activities.

The After School Associate Teacher will provide classroom support during the regular program day from 10am - 2pm. This includes serving as a floating substitute teacher as needed for early childhood, elementary, and middle school specials (PE, Art, Drama, Library, Spanish) classes.

This is a fully benefited 10-month salaried position. Chiaravalle offers medical and dental health insurance, retirement plan (403B), Life/LTD/AD&D insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, dependent care and medical reimbursement along with paid holidays, accrued sick time, paid time off, and vacation. This position reports directly to the Educational Director.

Education & Experience

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Education or related field and Montessori Certification or a Professional Educator's License. You must have a minimum of 2 years relevant teaching experience in a school setting, preferably Montessori. Excellent interpersonal, listening, verbal and written communication, and organization skills are preferred. This person must be adaptable to different situations, communication, and social styles. Patience, the ability to stay calm and maintain respectful and peaceful communication with children and adults is also essential.