Extended Day Teacher

About the role

Shrewsbury Montessori School (SMS) is seeking a warm, dependable, and engaged Extended Day Teacher to join our community for the 2026–2027 school year. At Shrewsbury Montessori School, we see the child as capable, curious, and worthy of respect. Our Extended Day program extends the Montessori experience beyond the traditional school day, providing a consistent, respectful, and nurturing environment where children can unwind, connect, and engage in meaningful activities. The Extended Day Teacher creates a safe, welcoming, and purposeful space that reflects our Montessori values.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, attentive supervision and maintain a safe, respectful, and engaging environment.
• Support children’s independence, responsibility, and positive peer relationships through clear expectations and respectful guidance.
• Prepare and maintain a clean, orderly, and inviting environment that reflects SMS’s Montessori values.
• Facilitate purposeful activities, outdoor play, creative exploration, reading, and social connection.
• Model grace, courtesy, kindness, and respect in interactions with children and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate attendance and communicate relevant observations or concerns with classroom teachers and administrators.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure children are released only to authorized adults.
• Restore the Extended Day environment at the end of each afternoon and follow all school and EEC requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate’s degree or equivalent college experience preferred.
• Must meet or be willing to obtain applicable Massachusetts EEC educational and experience requirements.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Prior experience working with children is preferred.
• Montessori experience or training is welcomed but not required.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

• Warm, patient, dependable, and genuinely enjoys spending time with children.
• Comfortable working with children across a range of ages and developmental stages.
• Able to create structure and clear expectations while maintaining a calm and nurturing presence.
• A strong communicator who works well as part of a collaborative school community.
• Reliable and able to take responsibility for the care of children and the environment.
• Committed to treating children with dignity, respect, and kindness.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 2:00–5:30 p.m. We are open to candidates who are available for select days of the week.