Thank you for your interest in working at The Way of the Shepherd. Please see below for any current job postings:
After Care/Summer Camp Director
Position Summary: The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori School is looking for an After Care/Summer Camp Director to provide programming and direction to the After Care and summer staff. This is a year-round position with an immediate part-time opening; full-time is anticipated in the fall of 2023.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise the students who are in After Care for the remainder of the school year
- Organize and lead a variety of small group activities for students ages 3 years to 12 years old
- Develop curriculum for a summer camp program to be implemented in summer of 2024
- Oversee the summer camp program, including but not limited to: hiring summer staff, communicating with parents and staff, creating a camp budget, and assisting in marketing the camp program
- Serve as a role model for students and peers: display maturity, responsibility, flexibility, enthusiasm, and sound judgment
QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements:
- 18 years of age or older
- College credits working towards a degree in education/early childhood or a related field
- Experience working with children
- Must qualify as a teacher according to DHS Rule 3
- Must complete a background check and Virtus training prior to starting
- Be a practicing Catholic
Preferred Qualifications:
- First aid and CPR certification (or willing to complete within one month of hire date)
- Experience in summer camp programming
- Enjoy and have experience working with youth, primarily ages 3-12
- Ability to maintain an upbeat and positive attitude with campers and co-workers
- Ability to work as a member of a team
Application Instructions
Send email resume with cover letter to [email protected]
Questions welcomed.
Floating Assistant
Position Summary: The Way of the Shepherd Catholic Montessori School is seeking a Floating Assistant to aid Guides throughout our various environments working with children ages 3-12 years. This can be a full-time or part-time position with variable hours Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise and ensure the safety of children ages 3-12 years
- Assist the Guide in maintaining a community of respect in the classroom, observing the children as they work, preparing and cleaning the learning environment, and caring for classroom materials
- Cover staff breaks and absences
- Supervise recess and After Care
- Provide lunch assistance
- Attend school events, conferences, and school meetings as required by Administration
QUALIFICATIONS
- Have or build an understanding of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and work with trained catechists in the faith formation of children (Trained catechists preferred)
- Be a practicing Roman Catholic
- Have an understanding of the Montessori philosophy of education
- Love God and desire to share their faith with others
- Love children and desire to help them in their personal character, virtue, and faith development
- Be able to discipline children positively with gentleness, firmness, and consistency
- Be able to maintain a positive working relationship with other staff
- Meet Rule 3 qualifications for assistants
- Complete a background check and Archdiocesan Virtus® training (required before start date)
- Experience caring for children and/or a degree in child development or related field
- Maintain professionalism in speech, dress, action, and confidentiality
Application Instructions
Send email resume with cover letter to [email protected]
Questions welcomed.