Starting: July 10, 2023 (23/24 Calendar) Forest Campus (West Knoxville): 2 Openings Part-Time; Hours: 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM, Monday – Friday, excluding holidays/breaks Age Group: 3 years – 8th grade Pay Range: $11.79 – $15.32 (based on experience) Age Group: 3 years – kindergarten Pay Range: $12.85 – $16.70 (based on experience)

Classroom

• Attend school functions for appropriate class
• Help maintain dismissal logs
• Supervise naps (when scheduled)
• Supervise the playground (when scheduled)
• Supervise and assist children in use of the bathroom
• Help lunch clean up when scheduled
• Report any missing pieces or broken apparatus to Lead Guide
• Other duties as assigned
• Work shift hours as assigned

Safety

• Be responsible for safety and physical well-being of children at all times Never leave children unattended
• Follow Director’s guidelines for storage of toxic materials
• Report all accidents and injuries to the Director

Administrative

• Be directly accountable to the Director
• Follow school policies and TN DOE Standards
• Attend all staff meetings
• Inform Director of parent complaints/concerns
• Report unusual behavior or possible abuse to Director
• Request the presence of the Director whenever dealing with an upset parent
• Obtain 12 hours of in-service training yearly (If the in-service training provided by the Director is not attended, it becomes the sole responsibility of the guide to arrange for in-service training at no cost to the school.)
• Provide monthly documentation of in-service training to the Director of Operations
• Participate in annual performance evaluation

Housekeeping

• Maintain classroom/playground atmosphere
• Wash/put away dishes when/if assigned
• Help maintain sanitary bathrooms when necessary by flushing, picking up tissues and trash, wiping seats, maintain clean floor, and restocking toilet paper, towels, soap
• Help maintain sanitary and neat environment by sweeping, dusting, and mopping when necessary

Employee Benefits

• Tuition discounts for each child
• Extensive on-the-job training and professional development
• Supportive and inclusive environment for staff, students, and families
• Academic calendar allots for breaks throughout the year
• Volunteering opportunities with school organizations and local nonprofits
• Annual merit pay increases
• Employee-drive succession planning for future job opportunities

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 21 years or older (TN DOE Standard Requirement)
• Background screening prior to employment and as dictated by TN DOE
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Ability to lift children safely
• Prior professional experience with this age group in a daycare/school setting
• Willingness to learn Montessori pedagogy