MPC​/ASE Assistant PT

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARYMPC Assistants are responsible for supervising and nurturing while ensuring the safety and well-being of the children.

JOB SCOPE 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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 MARGINAL FUNCTIONS Completes any necessary trainings: CPR, Safety, professional development (15 hours required)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Required:

Minimum of 2 years of experience taking care of children CPR and first-aid training

High school diploma or equivalent

Montessori experience

Preferred:

Strong verbal and listening skills to converse with children, other staff, and faculty

Multitask and organizational skills to handle multiple children

Montessori training (AMI diploma course or Orientation course)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITYNoneINTERNAL CONTACTS Communicates and shares necessary information/concerns about students in the classroom with other co-MPC Assistants and the MPC/ASE Supervisor or Directors of Programs Communicates with the MPC/ASE Supervisor about behavior issues within the classroom EXTERNAL CONTACTS Parents and caregivers EQUIPMENT USED Cooking equipment

Classroom equipment and materials JOB CONDITIONS Normal hours are Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Attends weekly staff meetings

Occasionally lift supplies/equipment weighing up to 20 lbs.

Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods of time daily

Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as at a computer keyboard

Works in standard classroom conditions and climates

Works outdoors supervising children at carpool and on the playground

Supports Parent education events by staying until 6:45 (dates change annually)
Abides by schedule changes on days when the program is open the full day (dates change annually)
Plans appropriate weekly snacks and emails the list to the MPC Coordinator each Friday unless told differently ABOUT ALCUIN SCHOOL Alcuin School, one of the largest accredited Montessori schools in the U.S., along with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programs, provides an ideal learning environment that guides and nurtures the full development of the child from 18 months to 18 years of age.

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