Club Montessori Manager - American River (in Fair Oaks)

California Montessori Project • Fair Oaks, CA

11h • $23 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The primary objective of a Club M Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, staff, and programming of the Club M Expanded Learning Program. This position ensures that all site-based activities align with the California Montessori Project (CMP) mission, educational philosophy, and Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) requirements.

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 and utilize de-escalation strategies when appropriate.
• Pushing, moving and lifting of objects with a strength factor of light work.
• Ability for full range of motion, reaching overhead, occasional bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, dragging and stretching.
• Following established safety protocols and guidelines to ensure the physical and emotional well-being of all students.
• Utilizing appropriate techniques for assisting students with physical disabilities or behavioral challenges to prevent injury to both students and staff.
• Adhering to health and hygiene standards and being mindful of any allergies or medical conditions that students may have.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree