MPC/ASE Assistant PT

About the role

MPC Assistants are responsible for supervising and nurturing while ensuring the safety and well-being of the children. Prepares and maintains a safe and nurturing environment aligned with the Montessori principles. Communicates with the MPC/ASE Supervisor about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues. Assists in preparing snacks for children.

Responsibilities

• Maintains an aftercare environment that is clean, sanitary, uncluttered, and aesthetically pleasing
• Monitors the children to ensure they play and interact with one another safely and appropriately
• Supervises, nurtures and cares for children indoors and outdoors
• Creates and implements weekly lesson plans with age-appropriate activities for the children in the classroom
• Implements necessary changes quickly and gracefully, especially on very busy days
• Engages in positive, empathetic, and creative interaction with children
• Monitors and reports developmental and safety concerns to the MPC/ASE Supervisor or Director of Primary Program
• Prepares appropriate snacks for the children, involving the children in preparation of snacks whenever possible
• Cleans interactive areas throughout the day
• Helps ensure all equipment is well-maintained and regularly inspected for safety hazards
• Exhibits teamwork with positive cooperation within the classroom
• Prepares attendance sheet each week for parents to sign out
• Notifies the MPC/ASE Supervisor of classroom supplies needed to be purchased
• Completes any necessary trainings: CPR, Safety, professional development (15 hours required)