Part Time School Support Assistant - Morning or Afternoon

The City Garden Montessori School Support Assistant is a vital role within the classroom community. This Part-Time staffer serves as a “floater”, filling in wherever needed each school day. This requires a person who is both experienced, and comfortable, in a role that can change from day to day. Responsibilities General School Support Provide classroom support on a daily basis to lead teachers as directed by the Principal and the Building Operations ManagerProvide behavior and physical support to students as needed (this may include bathroom assistance to preschool and/or special needs students)Act as a “utility player” throughout the building, providing support as determined by the Building Operations Manager and school administrationServe as a positive, nurturing role model for studentsModel professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, staff, and community, following and upholding school rules and standardsSafely supervise students in both instructional and assessment activities in and out of the classroom Lunch Service (if assigned) Assist the Food Service Coordinator with preparation/cleanup of food service areas (no cooking required)Accepts delivery of food at specified locationPrepare plates of food for studentsDelivers lunch to classroomsMaintains kitchen sanitationFollows and adheres to the food service guidelines set forth by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)Obeys state health code regulations for food service Before-Care (if assigned) Facilitate breakfast serviceKeep accurate attendance records following check-in proceduresSafely supervise students, using good judgment in dealing with situations – behavioral, safety, instructional, etc. Aftercare Enrichment (if assigned) Facilitate activities for studentsKeep accurate attendance records following check-in and check-out proceduresSafely supervise students indoors and outside, using good judgment in dealing with situations – behavioral, safety, instructional, etc.Keep track of all equipment and materials used in after-care; ensure that all equipment and materials that are used are accounted for and put away in designated areas Schedule All days that school is in session, typically Monday through Friday. Hours: Morning - 7:00 am to 11:00 am/12:00 pm, Afternoon - 12:00/1:00 pm to 4:00/5:00 pm Requirements Qualifications High School graduate with at least 12 hours of post-secondary education, Associate’s degree preferred OR -High school graduate with substitute teaching certification from the Missouri DESE AND -Have at least one year of experience working with young students in a school or other supervised setting (YMCA, community center, day camp, etc.)Be flexible to adapt to the changing nature of the workBe resourceful and a good problem-solverBe committed to whole-child education and meeting children’s needs holisticallyEffective communication skills with adults and children