The Montessori Elementary School of Champaign Urbana is looking for an energetic and creative person to run our after school program five afternoons a week. Applicants must have experience working with small groups of school age children. Applicants should have great interpersonal skills, communicate effectively with faculty and students. We are seeking an individual who is organized, assertive, fun and enjoys working with children. Applicants should be able to supervise children outdoors in all weather and help them grow in their independence and social skills.Ideally, the applicant would also have experience teaching basic art skills to school age children in order to integrate art lessons into the elementary program curriculum two afternoons a week. Applicants should be able to plan lessons for elementary students with a wide range of art skills/interest.
Requirements - Background check, experience working with school age children, ability to be active and outside in all types of weather, help children use conflict resolution skills, be available for evening staff meetings and training sessions, provide references regarding experience working with children, must be 18 and have a high school diploma. Pay is based on experience and qualifications.
Helpful but not required - Experience running school-age camp or similar program, a knowledge and interest in Montessori philosophy, a BA or some college experience.
Please send your resume and cover letter to rdunn@montessorischoolofcu.org
