Primary Program Support Staff (2)

Written By Gallagher Gallagher

About Mountain Sun Community School

Mountain Sun Community School serves children ages three through middle school in a carefully prepared environment grounded in Montessori principles, integrated with nature-based experiential learning, the arts, and a commitment to peace education. As Brevard’s only independent school, Mountain Sun is dedicated to cultivating each child’s passion, potential, and belonging in a diverse and collaborative environment.

Position Objective

Mountain Sun Community School seeks two support staff members for our Primary program serving students ages 3-6.  These positions are for the 2026-2027 school year.

Reports to: Assistant Head of School for Faculty and Head of School
Works with: Primary Lead and Assistant Teachers,Mountain Sun faculty, staff, and families

Compensation & Benefits: Compensation is $18/hour.  Hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with children in our Primary program aged 3-6 years in a classroom setting consisting of a lead teacher, an assistant teacher and a support staff member.

  • Support the children through their classroom experience, including assisting with nap time, toileting work, snack, and other daily transitions in the classroom.

  • Maintain a clean and tidy indoor and outdoor environment for all children in coordination with the other guides to provide a safe space for learning.

  • Develop and maintain an environment that meets the sensitive periods/planes of development of the children he/she works with.

  • Maintain an ongoing dialogue with your team to coordinate curriculum integration and implementation, as well as maintain communication with parents.

  • The Support position will also include after school care for children ages 3-14 from 3-6 p.m.  

  • Hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Compensation will be hourly at $18/hour.

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED, required

  • Passion for working with young children

  • Experience with the Montessori philosophy and/or environment, preferred

  • A commitment to personal and professional development

  • Is a creative individual and team player

  • Ability to maintain calm and focus

  • Operates with a high level of integrity 

  • Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

  • Able to learn positive language, new tools, and conflict resolution strategies from team

  • Flexible and adaptable

  • Ability to follow oral and written directions

  • Willing to support toilet learning, as needed (all children in our Primary program are required to be potty-trained)

To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to employment@mountainsunschool.org with the Subject Line: Primary Support

Gallagher Gallagher
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