Part-time 2:30-6:00pm 10-month Position

Job Description: The Montessori Enrichment (ME) Carousel Team Member is responsible for all aspects related to delivering quality after-school (Extended Care) programming for the students under the ME Team member’s charge, utilizing the best principles and practices based on the Montessori tradition of education.  The most important aspect of the job is planning fun, engaging activities that connect with students' passions within their groups. The students in this age group are in Lower Elementary grades 1-3.  

The ME Team member is required to deliver programming that conforms to all Virginia Department of Education regulations and policies while maintaining programming that reflects our Montessori mission and the core Montessori philosophy of respect for the individual learner, preparation of the environment, fostering independence, order, and concentration in the student, respect for sensitive periods, recognizing intrinsic motivation, and the absorbent mind.  

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Montessori Curriculum:  Keeps informed and supports the Montessori approach to education in the ME classroom and programs. Plans engaging, age-appropriate activities for students in grades 1-3.  Prepares the classroom environment for independence and exploration.  Cares for all materials and furnishings purchased by RMS for classroom use and ensures that in-use materials remain attractive and clean.  Supervises children both indoors and outdoors.  Maintains classroom order and keeps it clean.  

1. Student Safety, Supervision & Care: The safety, supervision, and care of students is the top priority for all supervising adults indoors, outdoors, and during transitions.  Students should be within sight and sound of the supervising adults at all times.  

1. Student Assessment & Progress:  The Montessori Enrichment team member shall make no evaluative comments to parents except under the supervision of the Director of Montessori Enrichment and the Director of Elementary Education.  The ME team member may assist in preparing the written Montessori Enrichment progress reports as determined by the Director of Montessori Enrichment.
   
   
2. Parent Relations: Directs parental concerns and questions to the Director of Montessori Enrichment or the appropriate administrative team member.  Relays pertinent information and observations to the Director of Montessori Enrichment.  Maintains positive relations with parents but does not engage in problem-solving specific situations
   
   
3. Personal Growth & Development: Attends pertinent staff meetings, as set by the Head of School or the Director of Montessori Enrichment, and other school meetings/functions and lectures directly related to the ME Team member’s responsibilities and based on the annual performance review process. A total of 16 hours of Professional Development must be completed each school year.
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4. Administrative Responsibilities:  Completes various forms such as accident report forms, self-evaluation forms, requests for PTO days, and professional development request forms in a specified and timely fashion. Notifies the Director of Montessori Enrichment (at least 2 – 12 hours in advance, if possible), if she/he is ill and unable to come to school, and contacts a substitute from the Substitute List.  

1. Adherence to the Characteristics of Professional Excellence, policies and procedures of RMS.

Education, Training and/or Experience: Minimum of two years of classroom experience with students at the class level assignment.  A bachelor’s degree and experience in a Montessori setting is desirable.  Experience with licensed childcare program standards and working with children is beneficial. 

Certifications, Licenses, or Registrations:  Current CPR and First Aid certification. The ME Team member shall complete the Department of Education-required training and certifications. This state requirement is 16 hours of Professional Development each school year.

Physical Factors: Primarily a classroom environment, with outdoor recess and activities, and other needs as assigned.  The ability to lift 35 pounds is required.  

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Richmond Montessori School.  Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the job holder’s responsibility.

Education, Training and/or Experience: Minimum of two years of classroom experience with students at the class level assignment.  A bachelor’s degree and experience in a Montessori setting is desirable.  Experience with licensed childcare program standards and working with children is beneficial. 

Certifications, Licenses, or Registrations:  Current CPR and First Aid certification. The ME Team member shall complete the Department of Education-required training and certifications. This state requirement is 16 hours of Professional Development each school year.

About Richmond Montessori School

Founded in 1965, Richmond Montessori School is the only Montessori school in the Richmond area and surrounding counties that is fully accredited by two external organizations – the American Montessori Society and Virginia Association of Independent Schools. RMS offers a private education that prepares children (ages 18 months to 14) for high levels of academic achievement, while also supporting their unique styles, interests and talents. The result is students who have the self-confidence, motivation and sense of purpose to successfully navigate life and contribute to their world in a meaningful way.

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