Jackson Walnut Park School is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and compassionate Kids' Corner Assistant Director to help lead our Montessori afterschool program serving children from Toddlers through Kindergarten. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by creating a safe, joyful, and enriching environment where curiosity, independence, and community thrive.
Working alongside the Kids' Corner Director and Montessori Principal, you'll help shape a program that supports children's social, emotional, and developmental growth while mentoring staff and building strong relationships with families.
What You'll Do
As the Kids' Corner Assistant Director, you will:
Inspire an Engaging Program
- Partner with the Kids' Corner Director to plan and implement creative, age-appropriate activities.
- Help prepare the Kids' Corner environment before the school year and organize materials throughout the year.
- Maintain a welcoming, safe, clean, and engaging learning space.
- Monitor supplies and inventory to keep the program running smoothly.
- Track daily student and staff attendance.
- Document incidents, accidents, and behavioral concerns accurately and professionally.
- Share weekly program highlights and photos for the school's community newsletter.
Support Children Every Day
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all children at all times.
- Foster a respectful, positive, and inclusive environment.
- Guide children through daily routines while encouraging independence and confidence.
- Remain on-site until every child has been safely picked up.
Lead and Support Staff
- Assist in supervising and mentoring full-time and part-time Kids' Corner staff.
- Promote teamwork, professionalism, and clear communication.
- Provide feedback to support staff growth and development.
- Coordinate daily operations and ensure all closing responsibilities are completed.
Build Strong Family Relationships
- Greet and communicate with families during daily pick-up.
- Share important information with the Kids' Corner Director.
- Notify families when children need replacement clothing or personal items.
Promote Health & Safety
- Help maintain emergency supplies and student medical information.
- Ensure staff know emergency procedures and supply locations.
- Maintain current First Aid and CPR certifications.
- Obtain and maintain EpiPen and Inhaler Administration certification.
Be a Collaborative Leader
- Attend school events, professional meetings, and trainings as needed.
- Support additional program needs as assigned by the Kids' Corner Director and Montessori Principal.
Schedule
Regular School Days
- Monday-Friday
- 10:45 a.m. – 6:15 p.m.
No School Days (Kids' Corner Open)
We're Looking For Someone Who
- Loves working with young children in a Montessori-inspired environment.
- Demonstrates strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
- Builds positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Is dependable, flexible, and solutions-oriented.
- Thrives in a collaborative team environment.
- Can multitask while maintaining a calm, positive presence.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supervising staff in an early childhood or school-age program.
- Experience working with children from toddlers through age six.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain before employment).
- EpiPen and Inhaler Administration Certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
- Experience in Montessori education is preferred but not required.
JWP VALUES
· Love of, and Service to, the "Dear Neighbor" Without Distinction: Serving all people, especially the vulnerable, without distinction.
· Gracious Hospitality: Providing a welcoming, inclusive presence.
· Peaceful Resolution of Conflict: Actively working for reconciliation and peace.
· Care for all of God's Creation: A commitment to environmental justice and sustainability.
· Unity: Working to bridge divisions and foster oneness.
COMMITMENT TO NON-DISCRIMINATION & DIVERSITY
Jackson Walnut Park Educational Collaborative is a private, co-educational, interfaith Catholic institution that is an equal opportunity employer. Our children come from varying cultures, ethnicities, races, and religious backgrounds.
Animated by the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston, we value candidates with varied experiences and encourage those who can support the values below to apply. We encourage newly certified and retired educators who love children and enjoy working in a high-energy environment to apply.
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Jackson Walnut Park Education Collaborative does not discriminate in employment based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability status, genetic information, gender identity, marital status, national origin, religion, race, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Pay: $53,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience supervising staff in an early childhood or school-age program?
Experience:
- Montessori education : 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
