Afternoon Childcare Assistant

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Salem, VA, USA
In-Office
15-16 Hourly
Entry level
Edtech • Kids + Family
The Role
Provides afternoon childcare for children ages 3–6 using supportive Montessori principles. Responsibilities include meeting children’s basic needs, assisting in nap rooms and pickup, maintaining a clean environment, observing and communicating respectfully, completing chores, and supporting after-school care. The role requires dependable teamwork, physical activity, and participation in required background checks, fingerprinting, TB testing, and online training.
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Are you a self-directed learner, eager to make a significant impact in a child's life by learning and applying the Montessori method of education?

Do you have a desire to work in Early Childhood Education or another child-related field?

Share your respect and awe for children by becoming a passionate and supportive member of our Salem Montessori School (SMS) community. Our number one priority is the well-being and development of every child. This includes the whole child - the physical, social/emotional, and cognitive. Our SMS staff members work together as part of a collaborative, caring team and serve as positive role models.

What we offer/Benefits:

  • Competitive Pay ($15-$16 per hour)
  • Holiday Care Hours
  • Training and Career Development Opportunities
  • Gaining experience working with children ages 3-6yrs

Successful team members:

  • Are dependable and consistent in their ability to be physically and mentally present for the children
  • Take responsibility for being proactive in problem-solving, caring for the environment, and building relationships
  • Have keen awareness and observation skills
  • Communicate articulately, respectfully, and constructively
  • Excellent organizational skills and cleaning skills
  • Provide basic needs for children in a caring manner
  • Help in the nap rooms and end-of-the-day pick-up
  • After-school care

Expectations:

  • Monday-Friday
  • 15 hrs/week
  • Hours available 2:30pm-5:30pm
  • Ability to be on your feet
  • Ability to lift and move
  • Ability to conduct chores apart from childcare

Requirements:

  • Ages 18 or older
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • CPR and First Aid Certified or willing to be certified
  • Experience with children (preferred)

PLEASE NOTE: Employees who are made an offer of employment will be required to pass a post-offer pre-employment background process that includes passing a Basic TB and fingerprint test, and completing an online training program. Applicants who do not pass or participate in any of this pre-employment process will have their offer of employment rescinded. 

Visit http://salemmontessori.org or https://amshq.org/ to learn more about Montessori.

Skills Required

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • High school diploma or GED
  • CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to become certified
  • Experience working with children
  • Ability to work Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., approximately 15 hours per week
  • Ability to remain on your feet and lift and move items
  • Ability to perform chores apart from childcare
  • Pass post-offer background process, including Basic TB and fingerprint testing
  • Complete required online training program
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The Company
HQ: Winston-Salem, NC

What We Do

Salem Montessori School offers authentic Montessori education for children from infancy through middle school, nurturing independence, kindness, and a lifelong love of learning, while educating children to be caring and socially responsible citizens.

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