Aftercare Staff

Knoxville Montessori • Knoxville, TN

5d • $14 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Knoxville Montessori School is seeking Aftercare Staff for the 2026–2027 school year. This position supports a safe, engaging, and welcoming after-school environment for children ages 18 months through 18 years old. Aftercare Staff help create a positive end to the school day by fostering independence, respectful interactions, and meaningful connections within the school community.
The Aftercare Staff member plays an important role in supervising children, supporting outdoor play, facilitating activities, and maintaining a calm and orderly environment. This role encourages children to develop independence, social responsibility, and peaceful problem-solving skills while providing a safe space for relaxation, exploration, and community building after the school day ends.
The ideal candidate is dependable, warm, flexible, and comfortable working with children across a wide range of ages and developmental stages. This person should enjoy actively engaging with children through outdoor play, games, arts and crafts, reading, and other enrichment activities while maintaining clear expectations and supportive relationships.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age
• Hold a high school diploma

Nice To Haves

• College coursework
• Experience working with children in a caregiving, educational, recreational, or youth development setting

Responsibilities

• Supervising and engaging children during aftercare
• Supporting daily activities and outdoor play
• Monitoring attendance and student pick-up
• Maintaining a safe and respectful environment
• Assisting with light cleanup
• Communicating effectively with families and colleagues
• Attending required meetings and school events
• Following KMS expectations for professionalism, confidentiality, and communication

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED