Elementary Montessori Extended Care Part-Time Assistant

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Khalsa is a small, Montessori charter school located in downtown Phoenix that serves children from 1st to 6th grade. Khalsa is a long-standing charter school provider in Phoenix and is celebrating 28 years in downtown Phoenix! We value diversity and offer a safe place for all children and adults to grow. Khalsa Montessori School seeks individuals interested in working as an elementary after school assistant.

This elementary after school assistant position is part time, Monday - Friday, 2:30 - 6pm in the Khalsa Montessori Elementary Extended Care (EEC) program. Additional hours are available on School Breaks, Early Release & Teacher In Service days.

• Assists with safety protocols (cleaning) and monitors the classroom
• Ensures appropriate follow-through of the EEC Coordinator's direction or student behavior choices
• Maintains educational materials and keeps the class environment attractive for students
• Other duties include healthy snack preparation and monitoring children during classroom time, playground time, and engaging with students

• Minimum of six months of experience with elementary aged children
• Maturity, reliability, high integrity, open mindedness, flexibility, dedication to the well-being of children, willingness to be a team player, and a "beginner’s mindset"

• Ability to stand for long periods of time; frequent bending
• Lift up to 50 lbs; sprint short distances
• Ability to sit on floor or with small children’s furniture
• Exposure to viruses and bacteria expected

• Applicants must be reliable, trustworthy, physically healthy, non-smoking
• Must have a DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card and negative TB certification within the last 12 months
• Equal Opportunity Employer

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  High school or equivalent. College degree a plus.
• Required experience:
  
  Childcare or experience working with children
• Classroom Management: 1 year
• Required license or certification:
  Valid IVP AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card, CPR and First Aid certification, and a negative TB Test