Floating After School Program Assistant Teacher (Part Time)

Floating After School Program Assistant Teacher (Part Time)

Immediate Opening

ABOUT US:
Kingsley Montessori School is a toddler through sixth grade independent school of 315 students in Boston’s historic Back Bay. Our mission is to engage the mind, hands, and heart of each child to nurture resilient explorers, confident learners, and empathetic citizens. A diverse, equitable, and inclusive community is integral to fulfilling our mission. Kingsley Montessori School strives to be a place where each person feels a sense of belonging and respect, recognizes and appreciates the richness that is added to our community through diversity, and is empowered to take action against injustices. We actively create such a community through our programming, our professional development, and our hiring, admissions, and governance practices. Kingsley’s high standards of professionalism are maintained through supportive and ongoing supervision and evaluation, development, and growth.

DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS:

Kingsley Montessori School is seeking a Floating After School Program Assistant Teacher to support students and faculty in our Elementary and Early Childhood After School programs. In this role, you will move between classrooms and outdoor spaces, providing support where it is needed most each day while collaborating with experienced after school teachers who are dedicated to the growth and wellbeing of children.

The Floating After School Program Assistant Teacher will assist faculty with overseeing indoor and outdoor play, supporting student transitions, and organizing classroom materials, working across multiple classrooms in both Elementary and Early Childhood age groups.

This position is well suited to an adaptable, proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to gain hands-on experience in a school setting. You will work with students ages 3-12 as part of a collaborative, mission-driven team.

This is a part-time position, with attendance at staff meetings and occasional night / weekend events outside of regular hours.

Regular Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:00 - 6:00 PM, or as agreed upon with the Director of Auxiliary Programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

- Prioritize the safety, wellbeing and supervision of a group of students

- Supervise students indoors and outdoors, including during lessons and activities, recess, bathroom breaks, and hallway monitoring

- Ensure the safety of each student by monitoring student attendance, escorting students safely both indoors and outdoors, and reinforcing safe behavior expectations

- Collaborate with after school teachers to support instruction, classroom routines, and daily p

- rogram needs

- Guide smooth transitions by gathering groups and escorting students to activities and dismissal

- Prepare and organize materials for lessons and play

- Support classroom routines and behavioral expectations set by administrators and teachers

- Administrative duties when necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor’s Degree preferred; candidates close to completing their degree will be considered

- Prior experience working with children and/or in education, preferably with multi-age learning environments

- Flexibility and a team-first attitude, with comfort shifting between age groups and tasks

- Commitment to meeting the needs of each child

- Maintain professional communication with others and exhibit a receptive and open demeanor

- Empathy, collaboration, and a genuine passion for working with students

- Familiarity with and/or an interest in learning more about Montessori pedagogy [American Montessori Society (AMS) / Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) teaching credentials are a plus but are not required]

TO APPLY, CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

- Cover letter describing your interest in the position including your background and experience

- Current resume

- List of three current/past supervisors with email addresses and phone numbers

Kingsley is committed to equitable compensation for all faculty. Faculty salaries are determined based on an experience-based step scale, ensuring fair pay for those with similar teaching experience. Starting salaries typically range from $21,000 to $28,551, with the low end reflecting less experienced educators and the higher end recognizing those with over 20 years of teaching expertise.

Kingsley Montessori School values and celebrates diversity because it makes us a better employer, builds a stronger school community, develops a sense of collaboration, and encourages mutual respect and broader thinking. We are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The School is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.