Employment Opportunities

The Children’s House Assistant (11:00am – 4/5:00pm) is responsible for helping the classroom teachers maintain a safe, comfortable, harmonious Montessori environment, as well as taking lead for nap and afternoon transitions, and assisting with Extended Day (3-4/5pm). Specific responsibilities include:

• Becoming familiar with the Montessori philosophy
• Supervising recess and lunch as directed by the classroom schedule put out by
  the Early Education Program Partnership Director
• Set up, prepare, facilitate, and supervise nap and rest time for 3 and 4 year
  olds
• Support classroom teachers with afternoon work cycle, as necessary
• Assist with transitioning between afternoon activities and to Extended Day
  Programs
• Maintenance of Arts Barn, classroom, kitchen, and art room spaces, including clean up at the end of the day
• Record keeping as necessary
• Communicating with families at pick-up

To promote the school community the Assistant will:

• Keep paperwork and necessary student information up to date
• Take pride in and care for the school’s building and grounds: cleaning kitchen and workroom after use, monitoring playground
•  Be familiar with the Parent Handbook
• Adhere to the expectations stated in the Personnel Handbook
• Attend bi-weekly faculty/staff meetings, as possible
• Meet bi-weekly/weekly with the Children’s House Program team
• Participate in yearly Early Childhood Education professional development
• Share all information from parents with the classroom teachers
• Keep all shared information confidential
  Be professional and positive in all dealings with parents

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year experience in a preschool environment, preferably Montessori
• The completion of Fundamentals (or equivalent) within the first year of employment
• CPR/First Aid
• A clear record through fingerprinting
• The physical capacity to work with pre-school/toddler aged children (includes but is not limited to: bending, minor lifting, working on the floor)

This entry level role is a wonderful “foot in the door” position that has grown many staff people into full-time salaried positions at the school. This position is an hourly position ranging from $17-19/hour depending on experience.

This position is on the Facilities Team. The job includes daily cleaning and some light seasonal landscaping. There is also a potential opportunity to train as our Water Systems Operator and receive your state certification. The Facilities Assistant coordinates with the Head of School and Facilities Director to ensure the school is clean and safe for our community. This hourly position can range from 5-30 hours a week depending on the time of the year.

Job Duties:

• Weekday Cleaning / Monday – Friday (2-4 hours). Daily cleaning must be completed between 3:30 PM and 7:00 AM the following day.
• Weekend Cleaning is required if unable to clean on Fridays.
• School break/holiday cleaning – occasional deep cleaning tasks that can be completed within the week or two that the school is not in session.
• Seasonal landscaping including watering and weeding garden beds. 
• Assisting with occasional facilities tasks (e.g. setting up for school events, moving furniture, shampooing carpets, interior painting).
• Occasional locking and unlocking doors for events.

Job Requirements:

• A clear record through fingerprinting
• The physical capacity to bend and do minor lifting
• Safely use cleaning supplies
• Maintain inventory of janitorial supplies

This entry-level role is a wonderful “foot in the door” position that has the potential to grow with the Facilities Team. This hourly position is at-will, and the pay ranges from $18-22/hour depending on experience.

Experience preferred but not required.

Hilltop is always looking for help with our youngest students! Substitutes may be asked to help cover for planned teacher absences, or last minute coverage. Reach out if you are interested in learning more!

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year experience in a preschool environment, preferably Montessori
• CPR/First Aid
• A clear record through fingerprinting
• The physical capacity to work with pre-school/toddler aged children (includes but is not limited to: bending, minor lifting, working on the floor)

This entry level role is a wonderful “foot in the door” position that has grown many staff people into full-time salaried positions at the school. This position is an hourly position ranging from $17-19/hour depending on experience.