Part Time Extended Day Assistant (Ages 9-14)

Near North Montessori School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Near North Montessori School is seeking a Part Time Extended Day Assistant for students aged 9 to 14. The role runs Monday–Friday, 2:30pm–6:00pm during the school year with extra hours possible in summer. You will support the extended day team, help create a warm, engaging environment, and ensure student safety.

The ideal candidate has prior experience with children in this age range and a willingness to participate in enrichment activities. A Montessori background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 9–14
• Ability to communicate with children and adults
• Understanding of child development
• Willingness to participate in enrichment activities
• Montessori background preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide care for and lead activities for extended day students
• Collaborate with staff to plan developmentally appropriate activities
• Prepare and organize extended day spaces
• Assist with transitions including snack, pickup, and safety protocols
• Maintain records and participate in training activities
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication with

Ability to work in fast-paced setting

Enrichment activities planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Part Time Extended Day Assistant (Ages 9-14)

• Part-time

Position Overview:
The Near North Montessori (NNM) School Extended Day Staff (part-time position) works with the extended day team along with other staff members to provide a caring, warm and fun environment for students after the school day ends. Hours of this program are Monday – Friday 2:30pm to 6:00pm during the regular school year and additional work may be available over the summer season.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide care for and lead/participate in activities for students enrolled in the extended day program
• Work collaboratively with extended day staff to plan fun, developmentally appropriate activities within the extended day environments (both indoor and outdoor)
• Assist with organization and preparation of the extended day rooms and other spaces used on a daily and weekly basis
• Assist students with transitions in and out of extended day, this includes other school activities, snack, carpool/pickup and more; ensuring safety at all times and following established school protocols for child pick up and drop off
• Clean the assigned extended day room and provide input into ideas for new material and room arrangement
• Update records and paperwork as directed by the supervisor
• Acquire professional training in the educational field by attending educational conferences, training workshops and other related activities
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, not required
• Prior experience working with children ages 9 to 14 year old
• Prior experience in a Montessori environment (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, verbal and written, with children and adults
• Understanding of a child's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions and complete tasks in an effective manner
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy setting
• Ability to organize and participate in age-appropriate enrichment activities
• Ability to work well with people

Pay for this position is $20 an hour

Near North Montessori believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, conditions, and privileges of employment.

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