Extensions & Extended Day Floater (Ages 0-9 & 9-14)

Near North Montessori School•Chicago, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Near North Montessori (NNM) Extensions & Extended Day Floater assists the Programs department with facilitating extended day and related programs that take place during or beyond the typical school day. The role also provides hands-on childcare to children of NNM staff during on-campus events, including set-up and clean-up weeks, parent education events, and conference days. The floater supports extended day operations and helps provide classroom and program coverage across the school as needed, with priority given to extensions and Spanish. The position reports to the STEAM/EXTENSIONS Coordinator and works with the Programs Director, Programs Coordinator, extended day staff, faculty, and other school staff. Assignments may change with the needs of the Programs department, and the role may include on-call shifts. The position requires previous experience working with children ages 0–14. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; some college coursework and CPR/First Aid certification are preferred but not required. The starting salary is $45,000, based on skills and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience working with children of various ages, from 0 to 14.
Ability to work independently and in group settings.
Ability to communicate with children and adults and with diverse groups of people.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, and engage with others for up to eight consecutive hours.
Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism with staff, administration, parents, and other school constituents.
Ability to navigate an unfamiliar and fast-paced environment.
Ability to take initiative and maintain a task-oriented mindset.
Ability to provide support and assistance while handling multiple tasks and changing priorities.
Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, staff, supervisors, and others.
Ability to function efficiently in a changing, varied environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to exercise good judgment and attention to detail, including appropriate planning, preparation, and execution of work.
Commitment to NNM's mission and values and to ensuring student safety.

Nice To Haves

Some college coursework preferred.
CPR/First Aid certification preferred but not required.
Previous office work in the education or nonprofit field is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with the daily operations of extended day programs as assigned.
Help ensure the safe drop-off and pick-up of children.
Assist with cleaning and maintaining extended day locations inside and outside the building to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
Assist with implementing, preparing, and cleaning up daily activities.
Prepare and restore extended day spaces and environments.
Provide coverage for absences in general extended day programs and specialty activities.
Maintain a close working relationship with the Programs Director and Programs Coordinator, attend assigned meetings, discuss children's needs, evaluate mutual expectations, and review work.
Work closely with other extended day staff and NNM faculty and staff as needed.
Remain flexible and responsive to changing assignments and be available for on-call shifts as extended day assignments are added.
Perform duties assigned by the Programs department and other staff as needed.
Serve as a substitute or floater in classrooms and programs across the school, with priority given to extensions and Spanish.
Help supervise students at lunch, recess, and other designated times.
When not substituting in a classroom, support teaching staff with tasks such as organizing and preparing materials and making copies.
Communicate regularly with classroom teachers about students.
Prioritize and help ensure student safety throughout the school.
Follow NNM policies and procedures, seeking clarification or support when needed.
Actively practice a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Maintain professional skills by pursuing or attending required professional development and training opportunities.