Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs

Washington Montessori Association Inc; Washington (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington Montessori School in Washington, CT is seeking an Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs. This part-time, hourly role leads After Care staff and serves as the day-to-day point person for the Nap Program, with backup coverage across Young Children’s Community, Lower School and Lower Elementary classrooms.

Responsibilities include supervising after-school activities, coordinating transportation-related pickups, and ensuring smooth end-of-day dismissals.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of positive discipline techniques used in a school setting.
• Familiarity with Montessori principles and practices for early education.
• Knowledge of childcare best practices and risk management.
• Understanding of scheduling hourly employees and related regulations.
• Strong group and classroom management skills.
• Experience mentoring and coaching staff.
• Basic First Aid and CPR certification (training provided by the school).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage After Care staff and supervise end-of-day pickup logistics.
• Organize the Lower School Nap Program, including staffing and parent communications.
• Provide coverage for lunches, recesses, and teacher breaks as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Community Room.
• Coordinate and manage end-of-day dismissal to parents/guardians.

Skills

Positive discipline techniques

Montessori principles

Childcare best practices

Rules for scheduling hourly employees

Group and classroom management

Staff mentoring and coaching

Basic First Aid and CPR

Coaching and sports facilitation

Team collaboration

Reliability and punctuality

Job description

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Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs

Part Time Washington, CT, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1014

Salary Range: $23.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs

Washington Montessori School Auxiliary Programs

Reports to: Dir. of Auxiliary Programs; Dir. of Education | Classification: Part-Time Hourly

Hours: Monday–Friday, 11:30 PM–5:15 PM when school is in session | Rate: $23.00-25.00/hr

Note: This position is open to applicants over the age of 21.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Director is a part-time, hourly, childcare leader and serves as the point person for After Care Staff and as the lead for our Lower School Nap Program. This position leads staff on a day to day basis and reports to the Director of Auxiliary programs. The Assistant Director also serves as back-up coverage in our Young Children’s Community, Lower School and Lower Elementary classrooms.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effectively lead and manage After Care staff,Manage end-of-school day classroom pick-ups and deliveries to the Community Room.
• Organize the Lower School Nap Program, including staffing and parent communications
• Provide coverage for lunches, recesses, and teacher breaks in the larger school
• Upkeep and organization of the Community Room
• Manage EOD dismissal to parents/caregivers

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge

• A proficient understanding of positive discipline techniques.
• A familiarity of Montessori principles and practices.
• Knowledge of childcare best practices and risk management.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations regarding scheduling hourly employees
• Group and classroom management skills.
• Staff Mentoring and Coaching Skills
• Basic First Aid and CPR certification (training provided and required by the school).
• Coaching and sports facilitation.
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively as part of a team of professionals.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and flexible in a busy and sometimes unpredictable environment.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and high energy level throughout the program period
• Reliable transportation to and from the school each afternoon assigned to work.
• Physical ability to participate in active games and outdoor activities, including standing, walking, running, and lifting light equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a part-time position. Work is performed indoors and outdoors and in program spaces on the WMS campus. Auxiliary Programs Staff are expected to be present and engaged for the full duration of each assigned shift (Monday–Friday, 11:30-5:15 PM) during the school day. The role involves active physical participation and direct supervision of children and adult staff in a dynamic school environment.