PART-TIME Montessori Primary Care/After School Enrichment (MPC/ASE) Assistant | Alcuin School | Dallas, TX

Come join us! Alcuin School now has an opening for a Part-time MPC/ASE Assistant for the 2025-2026 academic year. We are looking for a passionate individual who meets the following criteria:

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

MPC/ASE Assistants are responsible for supervising and nurturing while ensuring the safety and well-being of the children.

JOB SCOPE

Prepares and maintains a safe and nurturing environment aligned with the Montessori principles. Communicates with the coordinator about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues. Assists in preparing snacks for children.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

●      Maintains an aftercare environment that is clean, sanitary, uncluttered, and aesthetically pleasing

●      Monitors the children to ensure they play and interact with one another safely and appropriately

●      Supervises, nurtures and cares for children indoors and outdoors

●      Creates and implements weekly lesson plans with age-appropriate activities for the children in the classroom

●      Implements necessary changes quickly and gracefully, especially on very busy days

●      Engages in positive, empathetic, and creative interaction with children

●      Monitors and reports developmental and safety concerns to the MPC Coordinator or Director of Primary Program

●      Prepares appropriate snacks for the children, involving the children in preparation of snacks whenever possible

●      Cleans interactive areas throughout the day

●      Helps ensure all equipment is well-maintained and regularly inspected for safety hazards

●      Exhibits teamwork with positive cooperation within the classroom

●      Prepares attendance sheet each week for parents to sign out

●      Notifies the MPC Coordinator of classroom supplies needed to be purchased

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

·       Completes any necessary trainings: CPR, Safety, professional development (15 hours required)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Required:

●      Ability to provide documents verifying authorization to work in the U.S.

●      Must pass Criminal Background Checks, Reference Checks and Drug Testing

●      Minimum of 2 years of experience taking care of children

●      CPR and first-aid training

●      High school diploma or equivalent

●      Montessori experience

Preferred:

●      Strong verbal and listening skills to converse with children, other staff, and faculty

●      Multitask and organizational skills to handle multiple children

●      Montessori training (AMI diploma course or Orientation course)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

●      none

EQUIPMENT USED

●      Cooking equipment

●      Classroom equipment and materials

JOB CONDITIONS

●      Attends weekly staff meetings

●      Occasionally lift supplies/equipment weighing up to 20 lbs.

●      Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods of time daily

●      Works in standard classroom conditions and climates

●      Works outdoors supervising children at carpool and on the playground

●      Supports Parent education events by staying until 6:45 (dates change annually)

●      Normal hours are Monday through Friday from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

●      Abides by schedule changes on days when the program is open the full day (dates change annually)

●      Plans appropriate weekly snacks and emails the list to the MPC Supervisor each Friday unless

PAY RANGE

Pay is based on experience and is competitive with Independent Schools in the Dallas, Texas area.

ABOUT ALCUIN SCHOOL

Alcuin School, one of the largest accredited Montessori schools in the U.S., along with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programs, provides an ideal learning environment that guides and nurtures the full development of the child from 18 months to 18 years of age.

Alcuin School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including color, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES CAN SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:

Joanne.Chatlos@AlcuinSchool.org and put PT MPC/ASE ASST in the subject line