MPC/ASE Assistant

Montessori Mint; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcuin School in Dallas seeks a dedicated MPC Assistant to supervise and nurture children within a safe, Montessori-aligned environment after school.

You will collaborate with the MPC/ASE Supervisor, plan activities, prepare snacks, monitor safety, and support families while maintaining classroom cleanliness and readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience taking care of children.
• CPR and first-aid training.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Montessori experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a clean, sanitary, and aesthetically pleasing aftercare environment.
• Monitors children to ensure safe play and interactions.
• Supervises, nurtures and cares for children indoors and outdoors.
• Creates weekly lesson plans with age-appropriate activities.
• Engages in positive, empathetic interaction with children.
• Reports developmental and safety concerns to supervisors.
• Prepares snacks with child involvement when possible.
• Cleans and maintains classroom equipment and supplies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Listening skills

Multitask

Organizational skills

Montessori training

CPR/First-aid

Education

High school diploma

AMI Montessori diploma

Montessori orientation course

Job description

Job Description: GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

MPC Assistants are responsible for supervising and nurturing while ensuring the safety and well-being of the children.

JOB SCOPE

Prepares and maintains a safe and nurturing environment aligned with the Montessori principles. Communicates with the MPC/ASE Supervisor about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues. Assists in preparing snacks for children.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains an aftercare environment that is clean, sanitary, uncluttered, and aesthetically pleasing
• Monitors the children to ensure they play and interact with one another safely and appropriately
• Supervises, nurtures and cares for children indoors and outdoors
• Creates and implements weekly lesson plans with age-appropriate activities for the children in the classroom
• Implements necessary changes quickly and gracefully, especially on very busy days
• Engages in positive, empathetic, and creative interaction with children
• Monitors and reports developmental and safety concerns to the MPC/ASE Supervisor or Director of Primary Program
• Prepares appropriate snacks for the children, involving the children in preparation of snacks whenever possible
• Cleans interactive areas throughout the day
• Helps ensure all equipment is well-maintained and regularly inspected for safety hazards
• Exhibits teamwork with positive cooperation within the classroom
• Prepares attendance sheet each week for parents to sign out
• Notifies the MPC/ASE Supervisor of classroom supplies needed to be purchased

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Completes any necessary trainings: CPR, Safety, professional development (15 hours required)

REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 2 years of experience taking care of children
• CPR and first-aid training
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Montessori experience

• Strong verbal and listening skills to converse with children, other staff, and faculty
• Multitask and organizational skills to handle multiple children
• Montessori training (AMI diploma course or Orientation course)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

INTERNAL CONTACTS

• Communicates and shares necessary information/concerns about students in the classroom with other co-MPC Assistants and the MPC/ASE Supervisor or Directors of Programs
• Communicates with the MPC/ASE Supervisor about behavior issues within the classroom

EXTERNAL CONTACTS

• Parents and caregivers

EQUIPMENT USED

• Cooking equipment
• Classroom equipment and materials

JOB CONDITIONS

• Occasionally lift supplies/equipment weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Attends weekly staff meetings
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods of time daily
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as at a computer keyboard
• Works in standard classroom conditions and climates
• Works outdoors supervising children at carpool and on the playground
• Supports Parent education events by staying until 6:45 (dates change annually)
• Abides by schedule changes on days when the program is open the full day (dates change annually)
• Plans appropriate weekly snacks and emails the list to the MPC Coordinator each Friday unless told differently

ABOUT ALCUIN SCHOOL

Alcuin School, one of the largest accredited Montessori schools in the U.S., along with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programs, provides an ideal learning environment that guides and nurtures the full development of the child from 18 months to 18 years of age.

Alcuin School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including color, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.