Children's House After Care Assistant

Sterling Montessori; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Sterling Montessori Academy & Charter School in Morrisville, NC, is seeking a part-time Children’s House After Care Team Member to supervise children ages 3-6 from 3:00–6:00 p.m. on weekdays. Duties include maintaining a safe, respectful environment and supporting snack, activities, and transitions.

The ideal candidate is dependable, nurturing, and willing to participate in on-site training, with a focus on child-centered practices and collaboration with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with children ages 3-6.
• Nurturing, patient, and child-centered approach.
• Reliability and consistent availability from 3:00-6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Willingness to learn and participate in on-site training.
• Ability to follow established procedures and respond to coaching/feedback.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to supervise children in indoor and outdoor settings.
• Must meet employment, background-check, and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive supervision of children ages 3-6.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and respectful after-school environment.
• Support children during snack, activities, outdoor play, transitions, and dismissal.
• Encourage independence while addressing developmental and emotional needs.
• Use calm, respectful language when guiding children.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Follow all school procedures related to safety, attendance, and student care.
• Assist with preparing, organizing, and cleaning the After Care environment.
• Communicate promptly with the After Care Coordinator regarding student needs or incidents.
• Participate in required on-site training and apply the practices presented.
• Work collaboratively with other After Care employees and school staff.

Skills

Child care

Reliability

Communication

Teamwork

On-site training

Safety awareness

Consistency

Education

Background check clearance

First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

Children's House After Care Team Member - Part-Time

Location: Sterling Montessori Academy & Charter School - Morrisville, NC
Job Type: Part-Time, In-Person
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Hourly Rate: $19.00 per hour
Supervisor: After Care Coordinator and Children's House Director

About Sterling Montessori

Sterling Montessori Academy & Charter School is a dynamic and diverse learning community dedicated to Montessori education and lifelong learning. Serving students from preschool through eighth grade, we provide a nurturing environment that supports independence, curiosity, academic growth, and social responsibility.

Our educators work collaboratively to create respectful, child-centered environments where every student feels safe, valued, and capable.

About the Position

Are you dependable, nurturing, and interested in supporting young children during their after-school hours? Sterling Montessori is seeking a part-time Children's House After Care Team Member to work with children ages 3-6.

The ideal candidate is calm, attentive, reliable, and willing to learn. Previous experience working with children ages 3-6 is preferred but not required. However, candidates must be willing to participate fully in on-site training and embrace Sterling Montessori's child-centered practices, expectations, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

As a Children's House After Care Team Member, you will:

• Provide attentive and active supervision of children ages 3-6.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and respectful after-school environment.
• Support children during snack, activities, outdoor play, transitions, and dismissal.
• Encourage independence while responding appropriately to children's developmental and emotional needs.
• Use calm, respectful, and consistent language when guiding children.
• Build positive and appropriate relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Follow all school procedures related to safety, attendance, dismissal, and student care.
• Assist with preparing, organizing, and cleaning the After Care environment.
• Communicate promptly with the After Care Coordinator regarding student needs, concerns, or incidents.
• Participate in required on-site training and apply the practices and expectations presented.
• Work collaboratively with other After Care employees and school staff.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• A genuine interest in working with children ages 3-6.
• A nurturing, patient, and child-centered approach.
• Reliability and consistent availability from 3:00-6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Willingness to learn and embrace required on-site training.
• Ability to follow established procedures and respond appropriately to coaching and feedback.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to supervise children actively in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Ability to meet all employment, background-check, and school health and safety requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children ages 3-6.
• Experience in a preschool, childcare, Montessori, summer camp, or after-school setting.
• Familiarity with Montessori education, Positive Discipline, or other respectful child-guidance practices.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.

Why Join Sterling Montessori?

• Become part of a welcoming and collaborative school community.
• Gain practical experience supporting children in a Montessori environment.
• Receive on-site training in child development, supervision, and respectful guidance.
• Work with a supportive team committed to the safety and well-being of every child.
• Help create a positive end to each child's school day.

We look forward to learning more about you and your interest in supporting our Children's House community.