Children's House Support & PE Assistant

Lake Country School Montessori; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free before- and after-school care for

staff children

Sponsorship and training

Travel and study grants

Job summary

Lake Country School in Minneapolis is seeking a full‑time Children's House Support & PE Assistant to support the Children's House level in the morning and lead PE in the afternoon. This role blends classroom assistance with active physical education leadership in a Montessori environment.

You will supervise transitions, assist with lunch and recess, and help prepare materials, while partnering with the PE Guide to align curriculum and activities for a range of ages.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Coursework or experience in early childhood education, Montessori philosophy, physical education, or a related field preferred.
• Prior experience working with children ages 3 to 12 in a classroom, camp, or recreational setting preferred.
• Eligibility for Minnesota DHS background study clearance.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Comfort leading active indoor and outdoor games across a range of ages and physical abilities.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, move, and actively supervise play for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Support the Children's House Level: supervise bathrooms and hallway during transitions.
• Support lunch and recess for the ChildrenHouse level each morning.
• Model warm, respectful interactions and maintain a calm classroom environment.
• Communicate expectations to children directly and consistently.
• Prepare materials based on the needs of the Children's House Guides.
• Assist Afternoon PE: align curriculum, goals, and program structure.
• Assist students requiring additional physical or behavioral support.
• Supervise student transitions and encourage teamwork.

Skills

Active supervision

Child safety awareness

Communication with children

Education

High school diploma

Montessori/early childhood coursework preferred

Job description

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Children's House Support & PE Assistant

Full Time Minneapolis, MN, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1012

Salary Range: $18.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Children's House Support & PE Assistant

Lake Country School

At Lake Country School, everything we do exists to protect and strengthen the relationship between a Guide and a child. The Children's House Support & PE (Physical Education) Assistant role serves that relationship directly: within the Children’s House level each morning and on the field or gym floor each afternoon, this person's steady, attentive presence gives children room to become more independent and more themselves.

If you are someone who finds real satisfaction in unglamorous, repeated work done well, who can hold back rather than step in when a child is struggling with something they could do themselves, and who genuinely enjoys leading active games as much as quiet classroom support, we would love to hear from you.

About Lake Country School

Lake Country School is a Montessori community serving students from toddler through eighth grade, with campuses in the Twin Cities and at our Land School. We are committed to authentic Montessori practice, a collaborative faculty and staff culture, strong family partnership, and a school community that reflects and welcomes a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

The Role

This full-time, non-exempt position combines level support and physical education leadership. In this role, you will spend your mornings within the Children's House level, supporting bathroom, lunch, and recess, and your afternoons leading PE games and activities for students across the school, in partnership with our PE Guide.

What You Will Do

Support the Children's House Level

Supervise bathroom and hallway during transition times.

Support lunch, and recess for the Children's House level each morning.Model warm, respectful interactions and help maintain a calm, well-prepared classroom environment.

Communicate expectations to children directly, specifically, and consistently.

Prepare materials based on the needs of the Children's House Guides .

Assist Afternoon PE

Partner with the PE Guide to align on curriculum, goals, and program structure.

Assist students who require additional physical or behavioral support, demonstrating confidence and effective communication with students.

Participate in team activities to encourage student engagement and assist with managing group transitions.

Partner with the PE Guide on curriculum, goals, and program structure.

Actively supervise students for safety, reinforce teamwork and fair play, and adapt games to different ages and abilities.

Be Part of the LCS Community

Contribute to a collaborative, respectful work environment with Children's House and other LCS staff and faculty.

Attend Children's House Level meetings, All Staff meetings, and required professional development throughout the year.

What We Are Looking For

High school diploma required.

Coursework or experience in early childhood education, Montessori philosophy, physical education, or a related field preferred.

Prior experience working with children ages 3 to 12 in a classroom, camp, or recreational setting preferred.

Eligibility for a Minnesota DHS background study clearance.

CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Comfort leading active indoor and outdoor games across a range of ages and physical abilities.

Ability to sit, stand, bend, move, and actively supervise play for extended periods.

Why Lake Country School

A collaborative, mission-driven faculty and staff culture.

A dual-campus Montessori community rooted in the Twin Cities and the Land School.

Meaningful, hands‑on work with children every day, both in the classroom and in active play.

Robust professional development, sponsorship and training, and travel and study grant opportunities.

Free before- and after-school care for staff children.

Compensation

$18.00 - $25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and credentials.

Employee Benefits and Professional Development

LCS offers a robust employee benefits package, including: health, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, 5% no-match-required 403(b) employer contribution, 100% employer-covered MN Paid Leave premium, free before- and after-school care for staff children, sponsorship and training, and travel and study grants.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Lake Country School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. LCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences.

Accommodation Statement

Lake Country School is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] and we will work with you to identify an appropriate accommodation.