Part Time School Support Assistant - Morning or Afternoon

The City Garden Montessori School Support Assistant is a vital role within the classroom community.

A 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.

• Provide classroom support on a daily basis to lead teachers as directed by the Principal and the Building Operations Manager
• Provide 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 administration
• Serve as a positive, nurturing role model for students
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, staff, and community, following and upholding school rules and standards
• Safely supervise students in both instructional and assessment activities in and out of the classroom

• Assist the Food Service Coordinator with preparation/cleanup of food service areas (no cooking required)
• Accepts delivery of food at specified location
• Prepare plates of food for students
• Delivers lunch to classrooms
• Maintains kitchen sanitation
• Follows 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

• Facilitate breakfast service
• Keep accurate attendance records following check-in procedures
• Safely supervise students, using good judgment in dealing with situations – behavioral, safety, instructional, etc.

• Facilitate activities for students
• Keep accurate attendance records following check-in and check-out procedures
• Safely 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

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

• 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 work
• Be resourceful and a good problem-solver
• Be committed to whole-child education and meeting children’s needs holistically
• Effective communication skills with adults and children