Extensions & Extended Day Floater (Ages 0-9 & 9-14)

Description Position Overview: The Near North Montessori (NNM) Extensions & Extended Day Floater is a role that assists the Programs department in the facilitation of extended day and any related programs that occur either during or beyond the typical school day. This role is also part of the staff childcare team, providing hands-on child care services to children of NNM staff during on-campus events, including, but not limited to: set-up and clean-up weeks; parent education events; and conference days. Essential Functions And Responsibilities Assist in the daily operations of extended day programs as assignedHelp ensure safe drop-off and pick-up of childrenAssist in cleaning and maintenance of extended day locations within and outside the building, ensuring a safe and healthy environmentAssist with implementation, preparation, and clean-up of daily activitiesAssist in preparation and restoration of extended day spaces and environmentsProvide coverage for absences in extended day program, both general extended day and specialty activitiesMaintain a close working relationship with the Programs Director and Programs Coordinator: attend all meetings as assigned, regularly discuss the needs of the children, evaluate mutual expectations, and review work being doneWork closely with other extended day staff, as well as faculty and staff at NNM as neededBe flexible, open, and responsive to changes in assignments, being available for on-call shifts as extended day assignments are added based upon the changing needs of the Programs departmentPerform all duties as assigned by the Programs department, and other staff as neededReports to the STEAM/EXTENSIONS CoordinatorServe as a sub/float in classrooms and programs across the school as needed (with priority being given to extensions and Spanish)Help supervise students as needed at lunch, recess, and other designated timesWhen not working as a sub in a classroom, support teaching staff with other tasks such as organizing and prepping materials, making copies, etc. Communicate regularly with classroom teachers about students Requirements High School or equivalent diploma, some college coursework preferredPrevious experience working with children in various ages, 0-14, requiredPrevious office work within the education or non-profit field is a plusCPR/First Aid Certification (preferred, but not required)Ability to work in both independent and group settingsAbility to communicate with children and adultsAbility to sit, walk, stand and engage with others for up to 8 consecutive hoursAbility to consistently deliver a high level of professionalism among staff, administration, parents and other school constituentsCommunicate with diverse groups of peopleNavigate unfamiliar and fast-paced environmentAbility to take initiative and maintain a task-oriented mindsetAbility to provide high level of support and assistance with the ability to juggle multiple tasks with changing prioritiesWorking collaboratively with others in an office and school setting Pay Information: The starting salary for this position is $45,000 based on skills and experience. Near North Montessori offers a variety of benefits which include: Medical, Dental, and Vision options Short Term & Long Term Disability EAP Program Flexible Paid Time off Professional Development Opportunities Near North Montessori believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, conditions, and privileges of employment.