Extensions & Extended Day Floater

About the Role

The Near North Montessori (NNM) Extensions & Extended Day Floater is a role that assists the Programs department in the facilitation of extended day and any related programs that occur either during or beyond the typical school day. This role is also part of the staff childcare team, providing hands-on child care services to children of NNM staff during on-campus events.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily operations of extended day programs.
• Help ensure safe drop-off and pick-up of children.
• Assist in cleaning and maintenance of extended day locations, ensuring a safe and healthy environment.
• Assist with implementation, preparation, and clean-up of daily activities.
• Assist in preparation and restoration of extended day spaces and environments.
• Provide coverage for absences in extended day program, both general extended day and specialty activities.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the Programs Director and Programs Coordinator.
• Work closely with other extended day staff, as well as faculty and staff at NNM.
• Be flexible, open, and responsive to changes in assignments, being available for on-call shifts.
• Perform all duties as assigned by the Programs department, and other staff as needed.
• Reports to the STEAM/EXTENSIONS Coordinator.
• Serve as a sub/float in classrooms and programs across the school as needed.
• Help supervise students as needed at lunch, recess, and other designated times.
• When not working as a sub in a classroom, support teaching staff with other tasks such as organizing and prepping materials, making copies.
• Communicate regularly with classroom teachers about students.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School or equivalent diploma, some college coursework preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification (preferred, but not required).
• Ability to work in both independent and group settings.
• Ability to communicate with children and adults.
• Ability to sit, walk, stand and engage with others for up to 8 consecutive hours.
• Ability to consistently deliver a high level of professionalism among staff, administration, parents and other school constituents.
• Communicate with diverse groups of people.
• Navigate unfamiliar and fast-paced environments.
• Ability to take initiative and maintain a task-oriented mindset.
• Ability to provide high level of support and assistance with the ability to juggle multiple tasks with changing priorities.
• Working collaboratively with others in an office and school setting.
• Understands and acts in accordance with NNM mission and values.
• Ability to be a team-player working effectively with all students, families, staff, supervisors, and others.
• Prioritize and work to ensure student safety throughout the school.
• Ability to independently function efficiently in a changing and varied environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on details, demonstrating appropriate planning, preparation and execution of work.
• Ability to follow all NNM policies and procedures, asking for clarification or support if needed.
• Actively practices a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in all areas of work.
• Maintains professional skill level pursuing and/or attending professional development and training opportunities required for the position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in various ages, 0-14, required.
• Previous office work within the education or non-profit field is a plus.

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, lifting, and pushing.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push up 75 pounds.