Microschool Classroom & Operations Assistant
Embers Academy is a warm, nature-rich private microschool serving approximately 18 children in kindergarten through fourth grade. We are seeking a dependable, proactive assistant who genuinely enjoys children and takes satisfaction in creating an organized, peaceful, well-cared-for environment.
This is a unique role combining classroom support, meaningful work with children, parent communication, and the practical tasks that help a small school run beautifully. The right person will be observant, flexible, emotionally steady, and comfortable noticing what needs to be done without always waiting for instructions.
Schedule
Monday through Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Approximately 24 hours per week
School-year position beginning September 2026
Compensation
$20 per hour
For a parent enrolling one child at Embers Academy, we can alternatively offer:
- $15 per hour in wages
- A 50% tuition benefit valued at $550 per month
All wages are paid hourly based on actual hours worked. The tuition benefit is offered separately as an employment perk.
Responsibilities
- Support teachers and students during lessons, small groups, transitions, lunch, outdoor time, and meaningful work periods
- Work individually or in small groups with children on reading, math facts, handwriting, or other teacher-directed activities
- Help children navigate transitions and use predetermined support procedures when a child becomes overwhelmed or needs additional assistance
- Provide calm, respectful support to children with a variety of learning, sensory, behavioral, and developmental needs
- Lead practical and meaningful activities such as baking, cooking, gardening, laundry, classroom care, and simple handwork
- Serve as an available point of contact for routine parent communication during the school day
- Help prepare materials, assemble student binders, file completed work, and organize classroom resources
- Reset and maintain school spaces, including classrooms, the art supply cabinet, resource room, kitchen, refrigerator, garden, outdoor play spaces, and mud kitchen
- Fold and put away school laundry, wipe surfaces, replenish supplies, and help the environment remain orderly throughout the day
- Notice emerging needs and help develop simple systems that make the school run more smoothly
- Assist with special projects, school events, and seasonal preparations as needed
Our Ideal Candidate
- Warm, grounded, patient, and genuinely respectful toward children
- Highly organized, reliable, and attentive to detail
- Proactive and willing to move naturally between classroom support and practical tasks
- Able to communicate clearly and professionally with teachers and parents
- Comfortable working collaboratively in a small, close-knit school community
- Interested in wholesome food, outdoor learning, gardening, creativity, and meaningful hands-on work
- Able to remain calm and consistent when children are dysregulated or having difficulty transitioning
- Physically able to spend time outdoors, move around the campus, lift classroom supplies, and participate actively throughout the day
- Previous experience working with children is strongly preferred
- Must pass a background check and provide professional references
About Embers Academy
Embers Academy offers children a wholesome, unhurried, and engaging education rooted in strong academics, creativity, nature, practical life, and close relationships. Because we are a small microschool, every staff member plays an important part in shaping the daily culture. We value initiative, warmth, direct communication, flexibility, and a shared commitment to caring well for both children and the environment around them.
To Apply
Please submit your résumé along with a brief note introducing yourself and describing:
- Your experience working with children
- Why a small, hands-on microschool environment appeals to you
- Whether you are interested in the standard $20-per-hour arrangement or the $15-per-hour arrangement with a 50% tuition benefit for one enrolled child, further discounts available for multiple children. Children must be ages 4-10 to be eligible for this arrangement.
- Your availability beginning in September
We look forward to finding someone who wants to become a meaningful and dependable part of the Embers community.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
