Our School is Not for the Faint of Heart.

Nor is it for those content with "good enough." Supporting human growth and development is serious business. These young people are the future inventors, scholars, artists, authors, activists, ecologists, educators, mothers, fathers, builders, innovators, global citizens. It's our job to partner with one another, with their families, and members of our greater community to help prepare each child for their own unique path of self-development and self-discovery.

Ours is a diverse, inclusive, growing community serving over 200 children ages 15 months through twelve years.Our AMI Recognized non -profit school is located in Burien just 15 minutes south of Downtown Seattle. We offer competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a retirement plan. We hope these facts are inducements that will make you want to check out our website and Facebook page, come observe our school, and meet us in person.

But we hope what will be palpable when you dig a little deeper is the unique qualities of our community: our unflagging pursuit of the highest-fidelity Montessori education we can provide; our fantastic community of parents, extended families, and alumni; and our deeply committed, talented, warm, loving, humorous, and hardworking assistants, faculty, and administrators, all working in unison toward fulfilling our mission and vision. We are currently hiring Assistant Support Staff.

We hope to hear from you.

$16 - $22 Hourly Wage

Childcare Support Staff Duties
o Provide coverage in classrooms to ensure adult-to-child ratio is maintained: staff break coverage, substituting, etc.
o Overseeing outdoor playtime, naptime, lunch time, garden time, etc.
o Material-making
o Maintaining cleanliness of the school environment
o Preparation of snack for the toddler and primary environments
o Supervising elementary students on Going Out trips
o Support planning and preparing a schedule of engaging, enriching activities for PM programs

Childcare Support Staff - Thing to Do
Provide a safe and secure environment for the children.
Be timely, paying attention to transitions that help the children settle.
Share in the preparation and clean-up of the environment, including re-stocking paper, sharpening pencils, etc. at the direction of the Lead.
Speak to the children respectfully at all times.
Redirect children in making responsible and challenging choices (when in a specific classroom, check with Program Lead to determine appropriate work choices).
Protect concentration.
Move and bend to speak to children at their eye level. Do not call to them across the room.
Rotate through the classroom, assisting only as needed.
Accompany children to and from different environments in an orderly fashion.
When required, assist the children at snack and lunch time by supervising set-up, clean-up, handwashing, food preparation, etc.
Give all children equal attention.
Use positive language and be consistent.
Protect the child's and the family's right to confidentiality. Please do not discuss any child or family with parents and avoid discussing any child/family with other staff unless job-related and in private.
Foster healthy and effective relationships with community members, utilizing direct, honest, and respectful communication.

Please note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Childcare Support Staff Qualifications and Skills
Required:
• Judgment: The ability to exercise sound judgment and make sound decisions in line with the school's core values and mission; knowing when to ask for appropriate help to resolve problems that may interfere with work.
• Time Management: The ability to employ efficient use of time to perform assigned job duties; effective and appropriate prioritization of workflow.
• Commitment to Montessori Education: The willingness to uphold Montessori principles and practices, and the desire to grow in understanding and application of Montessori.
• Communication Skills: written and verbal English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Effective communication with students, staff, parents, and members of the community.
• Creativity: The ability to think outside the box and develop a variety of interesting activities that will actively engage the children.
• Interpersonal Skills: The ability to work well with others from diverse backgrounds and ages. Resolving conflict proactively and positively; maintaining confidentiality; effective listening; patience and flexibility; keeping emotions under control; remaining open to others' ideas; and contributing to building a positive team spirit. Demonstrated ability to successfully work with courtesy and diplomacy, making oneself available to respond to the needs of staff, parents, and children.
• Documentation: Proof of negative TB test administered no earlier than one year from date of hire; current First Aid and CPR (infant/child/adult)*; background check clearance through the Department of Children*, Youth, and Families; proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

*Can be completed once hired