Afterschool Care Assistant (3 to 6) - P/T

Bellevue Montessori School; Bellevue (WA); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 34.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Bellevue Montessori School in Bellevue, WA seeks an Activity Club Assistant PT to support teachers in the afternoon program. The role runs Monday through Friday from 1PM to 6PM or 2PM to 6PM, including summers, at MAIN or ROSSANO campuses for the Early Childhood program (ages 3–6).

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and prior child‑care experience. Training in DCYF requirements and CPR/First Aid is expected. A sign‑on bonus is offered after 90 days.

Formación

• High School diploma or equivalent or at least 18 years of age.
• Experience working with children in a professional or semi‑professional capacity.
• Experience using Google Drive and related platforms.

Responsabilidades

• Cleaning and rotating activities, books and art supplies.
• Assist with drop-offs.
• Know and follow health & safety procedures.
• Prepare and provide snacks for the children.
• Offer assistance to children when needed per the Montessori approach.
• Engage with children to support language development.
• Use positive discipline to foster self-discipline and conflict resolution.
• Leave the classroom clean and ready for the next day, including sanitizing surfaces.
• Load dishwasher, manage laundry, and complete closing duties.
• Follow Bellevue Montessori School policies and DCYF requirements and pursue ongoing education.
• Assist in other areas such as covering breaks, front desk tasks, or other classrooms.

Conocimientos

Experience with children

Patience

Team player

Communication skills

Flexibility

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

18+ years old

Herramientas

Google Drive

Descripción del empleo

**This is NOT a seasonal job. We are looking for a committed individual who can work 1PM to 6PM OR 2PM to 6PM Mondays thru Fridays (5 days a week) including Summers. DO NOT apply if you are not able to work these hours**. Please note that we are located in Bellevue, WA near Hidden Valley Park.

Start Pay: $21.00 (sign on bonus after 90 days of $200)

Shift: Monday to Fridays 1PM to 6PM OR 2PM to 6PM including Summers

Mission Statement:

Guiding children 18 months – 12 years old, Bellevue Montessori School develops an academically, socially, emotionally and culturally educated community of students within the framework of acceptance, compassion, and understanding, all in accordance with traditional Montessori curriculum and philosophy. We support each individual student in building a foundation for life-long learning in preparation for future educational endeavors.

1. Awaken a child’s spirit and imagination

2. Encourage a normal desire for independence

3. Foster a high sense of self-esteem

4. Help develop in all children the qualities of kindness, courtesy and self- discipline

5. Teach children to observe, question and explore ideas independently

6. Help children master social skills and knowledge

When accepting a position with Bellevue Montessori School, Activity Club Program, Assistant agrees to aid the teachers in working toward these goals, and to collaborate with the staff in providing a nurturing environment. The Assistant facilitates the comprehensive development of all students by interacting positively, confidently and respectfully with all children, families and staff members.

Role: Activity Club Assistant P/T

Campus:MAIN or ROSSANO

Program: Early Childhood (ages 3 to 6)

Reports To: Activity Club Supervisor

Daily Hours: Monday to Friday - 1PM to 6PM OR 2PM to 6PM

Positions Open: 3x

Start Date: ASAP (Urgently Hiring)

Start Pay: $21.00 per hour ($200 Sign On Bonus after 90 days)

Job Responsibilities:

• Cleaning and rotating of activities, books and art supplies
• Assist with drop-offs
• Knowing and following health & safety procedures
• Preparing and providing snacks for the children
• Offering assistance to children, only when necessary per the Montessori way
• Engaging in conversation with children to increase their opportunities for language
• Using positive discipline techniques to help students gain self-discipline and learn how to settle their own disputes using conflict resolution skills
• Leaving the classroom clean and ready for the morning including using the three-step process to clean and sanitize the tables and chairs
• Loading dishwasher, laundry, and ensuring closing duties are met
• Follow BMS policies and procedures including keeping up to date with DCYF requirements and continuing education
• Assist in other areas such as covering breaks, filling in at the front desk if necessary, assisting in other classrooms

Education and Experience:

• High School graduate or equivalency or at least 18 years of age

• Qualified candidates must have prior experience working with children in a professional or semi-professional capacity. Comparable experience includes nannying, babysitting, camp counseling, or working in a classroom setting. Please note that candidates without prior experience working with children will not be considered for this role.

• Experience working with Google drive and other platforms

Requirements:

• Able to lift up to 25lbs

• Able to stand for long periods of time

• Passionate working with children

• Patient, calm, kind and understanding

• Team player

• Strong communication skills

• Proactive and takes initiative

• Strong attendance, punctuality, and flexibility

• Able to work in the US

• Complete the DCYF requirements (able to provide Portable Background Check, CPR/First Aid, proof of TB/Measles, Covid-19 vaccinations, Food Handler’s permit, Borne Blood Pathogens, and complete the initial 30 hour basic child course)

• Mandarin speaker (bonus)

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please note that emails from Bellevue Montessori School are occasionally filtered into junk folders—especially for Gmail users. We encourage all applicants to regularly check their Spam/Junk inbox for updates regarding their application.