Club Montessori Coordinator - Elk Grove

California Montessori Project • Elk Grove, CA

3d • $23 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The California Montessori Project (CMP) is a public charter school network in the greater Sacramento area offering a TK-8 Montessori program. CMP serves over 3,000 students across seven campuses and maintains strong relationships with four school districts. CMP supports its teachers in obtaining dual-certification (Montessori and California state credential). The CMP Leadership Team provides stability and guidance, and the organization is committed to equity and student success through MTSS and PBIS frameworks. The mission of CMP is to provide a quality, tuition-free, TK-8, Montessori education that challenges students to reach their full potential.

Requirements

• 48 college semester educational units, or the ability to pass a paraprofessional exam within 30 days of hire.
• Energetic person who enjoys working with children and can supervise staff.
• Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills.
• Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to staff, students and families.
• Ability to work/stand and move around on your feet for prolonged periods of time.
• Clarity of vision at varying distances.
• Verbal, auditory and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner.
• Maintain active CPI certification.
• Must be able to provide direct oversight and interaction with students.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations, staff, and programming of the Club M Expanded Learning Program.
• Ensure all site-based activities align with the California Montessori Project (CMP) mission, educational philosophy, and Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) requirements.
• Coordinate all aspects of Club M programming in alignment with CMP’s Montessori-based philosophy and ELOP guidelines.
• Develop and implement thematic enrichment schedules that balance academic support, creativity, and social development.
• Collaborate with the Student Services Coordinator to ensure all Expanded Learning components meet ELOP compliance and quality standards.
• Oversee Club M staff and students following CMP policies and safety procedures.
• Coordinate staffing schedules.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and communication to promote a positive and cohesive team environment.
• Participate in staff interviews and assist with onboarding, as needed.
• Secure substitute coverage when staff are unavailable and step in to maintain ratio when required.
• Ensure a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment that supports the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of students.
• Plan and lead activities that encourage exploration, problem-solving, and community building.
• Reinforce Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) principles in daily programming.
• Maintain active CPI certification and utilize de-escalation strategies when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate daily attendance, kid counts, and Procare records.
• Conduct regular safety drills and maintain documentation as required.
• Follow CMP attendance procedures and ensure compliance with state and program guidelines.
• Serve as liaison between administration, staff, parents, and the wider CMP community.
• Prepare and distribute Club M communications, including newsletters, event updates, and notices.
• Review and communicate incident reports with families as needed.
• Keep the Site Principal informed of significant student or parent concerns requiring administrative attention.
• Facilitate regular Club M staff meetings and trainings at the site level.
• Participate in network-wide Club M Manager meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Meet regularly with the Site Principal to discuss program updates, needs, and compliance.
• Process Club M registrations, manage site waitlists, and maintain enrollment documentation.
• Track scholarship awards, child care subsidies, and follow up on related paperwork.
• Support families with billing questions and coordinate intersession enrollment processes.
• Serve as the PBIS liaison for Club M, supporting consistency with school-wide expectations.
• Conduct and document emergency and safety drills.
• Implement CPI strategies and ensure all staff adhere to safety and supervision standards.
• Exercise independent judgment, discretion, and initiative in resolving program-level situations in the absence of site administration.
• Perform additional duties as needed to ensure the success and safety of the Club M program.
• Acts as liaison between administration, staff, parents and community.
• Exercises independent judgment, discretion, and initiative in resolving situations arising in the administrator’s absence.
• Supervision - Oversee staff and students in the program, consistent with CMP policies and procedures. Coordinator must be able to provide direct oversight and interaction with students.
• Scheduling- coordinate with the Principal to manage Club M program staffing schedules.
• Staffing- maintain positive guidance for Club M staff, in alignment with CMP’s educational philosophy. Communicate with staff to promote a team atmosphere. Ensure opening and closing procedures are followed. Participate in interviews for new hires, as needed. Seeking substitutes for staff, as needed.
• Plan education and enrichment activities - Create thematic schedules and plans for the students participating in the Expanded Learning Club M program. These schedules will include educational and enrichment activities, under the guidance of the Student Services Specialist.
• Record Keeping Maintain attendance rosters and kid counts of Club M children daily. Conduct Club M Safety drills, as needed.
• Ensuring implementation of Expanded Learning Opportunities Program guidelines - Coordinator will work with the Student Services Specialist to ensure that requirements of the ELOP legislation are being met to the fullest extent.
• Family Communications- prepare Club M communications to parents. Review incident reports and communicate to parents.
• Plan meetings - facilitate Club M site staff meetings/training, attend network Club M Coordinator meetings/training and meet regularly with Site Principal to discuss campus level Club M needs.
• Program monitoring- Keep Principal informed of any escalated children and parent concerns.
• Perform other duties, as needed.
• Registration
• Scholarship follow-up
• Waitlist management
• Billing communication
• Child care subsidy follow-up

Benefits

• Sick leave
• paid holidays
• vacation (as applicable by position)
• 403(b) and 457 retirement plans through CalSTRS Pension2 according to California state law, California Education code and CMP policy.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Full Time Positions: Comprehensive coverage for you and your eligible dependents.
• Childcare Support: Access to free before and after care through Club M for employees with students enrolled at a CMP campus (subject to availability; application fees apply).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Options for health care and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.
• Mental Health Support: Access to Nivati, a mental health platform offering counseling, coaching, and wellness tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree