Extended Day Staff & Substitute Assistant in Chicago, Illinois at Near North Montessori School

Position Overview:

The Near North Montessori (NNM) Extended Day Staff & Substitute Assistant assists the Programs department in facilitating extended day and related programs, both during and beyond the typical school day. During the school day, this role supports Extensions programs and other classrooms as a substitute. This role also supports staff childcare during in-service days, set-up and clean-up weeks, parent education events, and conference days. This role serves children of all ages (0-14) throughout NNM.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Primarily assists in the daily operations of the extended day program as assigned:
  • Provide coverage for absences in the extended day program, both general extended day and specialty activities
  • Ensure safe drop-off and pick-up of children
  • Assist in cleaning and maintenance of extended day locations within and outside the building, ensuring a safe and healthy environment
  • Assist with implementation, preparation, and clean-up of daily activities
• Assist as a substitute in classrooms and programs as needed, with priority given to Extensions programming and Spanish classes during the day
• Provide lunch, recess, and nap support as needed and directed
• Check in daily with the Programs Director and Coordinator, report incidents promptly, and maintain communication as needed through the shift
• Attend all meetings as assigned, regularly discuss the needs of the children, evaluate mutual expectations, and review work
• During non-classroom time, support teaching staff with other tasks such as organizing, preparing materials, and making copies
• Remain flexible to the needs of the school; perform all duties as assigned

Education/Training and Certification, Licenses, Registration Requirements:
Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School or equivalent diploma, some college coursework preferred

Years of Experience

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

Certification

• CPR/First Aid Certification (preferred, but not required)

Specific Skills 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 a 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

Requirements for All Employees:

• 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, both individually and as part of the greater community
• 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 by pursuing and/or attending professional development and training opportunities required for the position

Environment and/or Physical Factors:
The Work Environment and Physical Demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands to perform the assigned task(s) may include standing, walking, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, lifting, and pushing.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push up to 75 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus

Pay Information

• The starting salary for this position is $45,000 based on skills and experience.

Near North Montessori offers a variety of benefits which include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision options
Short-term & Long-term Disability
EAP Program
Flexible Paid Time Off
Professional Development Opportunities

Near North Montessori believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, conditions, and privileges of employment.