Children's House Montessori School (CHMS) is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team and serve as the Classroom Floater & Aftercare Coordinator for the 2025-2026 school year. CHMS is located in a sun-filled historic yellow schoolhouse in downtown Camden, Maine and serves children ages 18 months to 6 years old.
Ideal candidates for this dynamic position possess a B.A. in education or a related field and have prior teaching experience with children ages 18 months to 6 years old. Prior Montessori experience is not required but is preferred. This position requires an understanding of young children; the individual will be responsible for establishing a positive, encouraging, appropriate relationship with students. The Classroom Floater & Aftercare Coordinator contribute to a team of teachers and staff in a cooperative and positive work environment. The candidate is expected to follow best practices while working collaboratively in a professional Montessori community. This position includes planning and implementing the aftercare curriculum, as well as relationship-building with aftercare families. Warmth, calmness, and professionalism in daily interactions are essential. Flexibility is key.
This position is 34 hours per week with the potential to expand to full-time. The hours are Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The floater provides essential coverage to classrooms during the school day, as well as coordinates and leads the aftercare program. The pay is $20-23/hour based on experience, plus the monthly Salary Supplement through the State of Maine.
Start date is August 25th preferred, September 2nd at the latest.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and three references to [email protected].
The Children’s House Montessori School mission is to cultivate curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in young learners, while nurturing a sense of care for each other, the environment, and the world.
Children’s House strives to be a place where each person – whether a student, teacher, staff, parent, caregiver, or grandparent – feels a sense of belonging and respect. CHMS provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, sex, sexual preference, religion, national origin, or physical disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
