Part Time School Support Assistant - Morning or Afternoon

City Garden Montessori•Oak Creek, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

High School graduate with at least 12 hours of post-secondary education, Associate’s degree preferred
High school graduate with substitute teaching certification from the Missouri DESE
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

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

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