Primary Program Support Staff (2)

Mountain Sun Community School; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $18

After-school care (3–6 p.m.)

Montessori environment emphasis

Job summary

Mountain Sun Community School seeks two support staff members for our Primary program serving students ages 3-6 for the 2026-2027 school year. These roles report to the Assistant Head of School for Faculty and Head of School.

Responsibilities include helping with nap time, toileting, snack, transitions, and maintaining a clean indoor/outdoor learning space. After-school care runs 3–6 p.m. with compensation at $18/hour; hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for one, and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the other.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED, required.
• Passion for working with young children.
• Montessori philosophy and/or environment preferred.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Creative individual and team player.
• Ability to maintain calm and focus.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Willing to support toilet learning as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with children in the Primary program aged 3-6 in a classroom setting.
• Support nap time, toileting work, snack and transitions in the classroom.
• Maintain a clean indoor and outdoor environment for all children.
• Develop and maintain an environment that meets developmental needs.
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with team and parents regarding curriculum.
• Provide after-school care for children 3-14 from 3-6 p.m.
• Hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for one position and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the other.

Skills

Passion for young children

Calm under pressure

Team player

Strong communication

Flexible/adaptable

Integrity

Organization

Positive language & conflictResolution

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

About Mountain Sun Community School

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 for one position will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hours for the second position will be 10 a.m. to 3:30 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.
• The Support position will also include after school care for children ages 3-14 from 3-6 p.m.
• Hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Compensation will be hourly at $18/hour.

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
• Is 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 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)