Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs

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

Job summary

Washington Montessori School Auxiliary Programs seeks a part-time Assistant Director to lead After Care staff and manage the Lower School Nap Program. The role serves as a day-to-day leader, provides back-up coverage in classrooms, and reports to the Directors of Auxiliary Programs.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 11:30 AM–5:15 PM during school sessions. Compensation ranges from $23.00 to $28.00 per hour, with responsibilities including end-of-day dismissal, parent communications, and staff scheduling.

Qualifications

• Proficient understanding of positive discipline.
• Familiarity with Montessori principles.
• Knowledge of childcare best practices and risk management.
• Understanding scheduling hourly employees.
• Group and classroom management.
• Staff mentoring and coaching.
• Basic First Aid and CPR certification.
• Coaching and sports facilitation.
• Team collaboration.
• Calm, patient, and flexible in a busy environment.
• Reliable transportation to and from the school.
• Physical ability to participate in active games and outdoor activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead After Care staff and manage end-of-school day pickups.
• 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 end-of-day dismissal to parents/caregivers.

Skills

Positive discipline

Montessori principles

Childcare best practices

Staff mentoring

Team collaboration

First Aid CPR

Coaching

Classroom management

Flexible/adaptable

Reliable transportation

Job description

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Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs

Part Time Washington, CT, US

4 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.