Primary Program Support Staff (2)

Mountainsunschool; California (MO); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

A community school in California seeks two support staff members for its Primary program serving children ages 3-6 for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include assisting with daily transitions, maintaining a clean environment, and providing after-school care. Qualifications include a high school diploma, passion for working with children, and preferred experience with Montessori principles. Compensation is $18/hour for hours between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with young children.
• Experience with the Montessori philosophy preferred.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Work with children aged 3-6 in a classroom setting.
• Support children during daily transitions like nap time and snack.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for children.

Skills

Passion for working with young children

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain calm and focus

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Mountain Sun Community School serves children ages three through middle school in a carefully prepared environment grounded in Montessori principles, integrated with nature‑based experiential learning, the arts, and a commitment to peace education. As Brevard’s only independent school, Mountain Sun is dedicated to cultivating each child’s passion, potential, and belonging in a diverse and collaborative environment.

Position Objective

Mountain Sun Community School seeks two support staff members for our Primary program serving students ages 3-6. These positions are for the 2026-2027 school year.

Reports to:

Assistant Head of School for Faculty and Head of School

Works with:

Primary Lead and Assistant Teachers, Mountain Sun faculty, staff, and families

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is $18/hour. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will also be after‑school care for children ages 3-14 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Work with children in our Primary program aged 3-6 years in a classroom setting consisting of a lead teacher, an assistant teacher and a support staff member.
• Support the children through their classroom experience, including assisting with nap time, toileting work, snack, and other daily transitions in the classroom.
• Maintain a clean and tidy indoor and outdoor environment for all children in coordination with the other guides to provide a safe space for learning.
• Develop and maintain an environment that meets the sensitive periods/planes of development of the children he/she works with.
• Maintain an ongoing dialogue with your team to coordinate curriculum integration and implementation, as well as maintain communication with parents.
• Provide after school care for children ages 3-14 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, required
• Passion for working with young children
• Experience with the Montessori philosophy and/or environment, preferred
• A commitment to personal and professional development
• A creative individual and team player
• Ability to maintain calm and focus
• Operates with a high level of integrity
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to learn positive language, new tools, and conflict resolution strategies from the team
• Flexible and adaptable
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Willing to support toilet learning, as needed (all children in our Primary program are required to be potty‑trained)