Toddler After Care and School Support

Knoxville Montessori School 4311 Kingston Pike, Knoxville TN, 37919 *Toddler After Care and School Support* This position is for a dedicated Toddler After Care and School Support staff member to provide backup to the teacher, assistant, and administration during the school day and implements the afterschool and summer programs.
Our toddler program has 10 students between 20 months to 36 month olds.
This shift is from 10:00am- 5:00pm M-F.
*RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE* * Support classroom staff with break coverage, dishes, preparation, and other responsibilities as needed.
* Supervise classroom recess, nap time, and other daily scheduled activities.
* Supervise students in recess, aftercare, and summer programming, fostering opportunities for outdoor play.
* Assist with preparing for special events by making copies, sorting materials for classrooms, staging spaces, childcare coverage, etc.
* At the end of each day, reset the environment by cleaning and restocking supplies.
* Respond to emergencies and ensure student safety, including practicing and modeling school procedures and policies.
* Foster a positive environment by maintaining a calm and joyful atmosphere, encouraging growth towards independence for each child.
* Support the school and its mission, vision, and values, including a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
* As required, participate in staff meetings and attend school events.
* Completion of annual training and professional development/certifications, including those required by licensing (such as First Aid/CPR).
* Perform other duties as needed.
*QUALIFICATIONS* * Must be 21 years of age or older.
* Minimum of a High School diploma.
An Associate degree preferred or actively enrolled in a Bachelor's program.
* Experience working with children ages 2-18.
* Individual initiative, detail-oriented, and ability to work as a team.
* Knowledge of child development and the Montessori educational philosophy.
* Compassionate communicator with effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Skilled at building relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
*ADDITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS NEEDED FOR SUCCESS* *-* Positive attitude.
*- *Problem solver.
*-* Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
*-*Effective collaborator.
*-* Warm and welcoming with children while being clear, confident, and firm when needed.
*- *Loves nature and connecting with the natural world.
*-* Welcomes feedback and wants to develop, learn and improve professionally.
*-* Interested in hearing and understanding different and new perspectives.
*-* Humility, a sense of humor, and a warm nurturing personality.
*COMPENSATION*: Hourly rate, starting at $14 an hour.
*HOW TO APPLY*: Submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references at www.
knoxvillemontessori.
org/employment.
Questions? Please contact HR@knoxmontessori.
org Job Type: Part-time Pay: From $14.
00 per hour Expected hours: 35 per week Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * Knoxville, TN 37919: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): * This shift is 10am to 5pm with a 30 minute lunch break.
Are you available to work these hours? Experience: * Childcare: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: * First Aid Certification (Preferred) * CPR Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person