Club Montessori Manager - American River (in Fair Oaks) at Carmichael Campus

Fair Oaks, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Sep, 26

Salary

28.2

Posted On

16 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Staff Supervision, Scheduling, Student Oversight, Record Keeping, Family Communication, Budgeting and Billing, Crisis De-escalation, PBIS Implementation, ELOP Compliance, Leadership, Organizational Skills

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Job Title: Club M Manager Reports To/Supervisor: Campus Principal Site Lead(s): N/A Location: American River Campus Date Created/Updated: 7/24/2025 Classification: Full Time, Year Round, Non-exempt, Classified Number of Working Days: 230 Work Calendar: 12 Month Hourly - 230 (+ 15 Holidays) Salary/Pay Rate: Site Support Staff Pay Scale (see below) About Us: California Montessori Project (CMP) is a successful public charter school network based in the greater Sacramento area with an exceptional TK-8 Montessori program that is tuition-free and open to all students. The network serves over 3,000 students on seven campuses. CMP is authorized through, and maintains strong relationships with four school districts: Elk Grove Unified School District, Sacramento City Unified School District, San Juan Unified School District and Buckeye Union School District. CMP teachers are supported in pursuing dual-certification, holding a Montessori certification from an AMS-accredited training center and a California state credential. The CMP Leadership Team, including the Governing Board, Directors, Principals, and Deans, provide stability and focused guidance to the organization. CMP’s commitment to equity and student success is anchored in the frameworks of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), which build sustainable systems and promote whole-child development. CMP Mission: The Mission of the California Montessori Project is to provide a quality, tuition-free, TK-8, Montessori education that challenges our students to reach their full potential. Summary/Objective The primary objective of a Club M Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, staff, and programming of the Club M Expanded Learning Program. This position ensures that all site-based activities align with the California Montessori Project (CMP) mission, educational philosophy, and Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) requirements. Essential Functions Program Management and ELOP Alignment * Coordinate all aspects of Club M programming in alignment with CMP’s Montessori-based philosophy and ELOP guidelines. * Develop and implement thematic enrichment schedules that balance academic support, creativity, and social development. * Collaborate with the Student Services Coordinator to ensure all Expanded Learning components meet ELOP compliance and quality standards. Staff Supervision, Scheduling, and Support * Oversee Club M staff and students following CMP policies and safety procedures. * Coordinate staffing schedules. * Provide leadership, mentorship, and communication to promote a positive and cohesive team environment. * Participate in staff interviews and assist with onboarding, as needed. * Secure substitute coverage when staff are unavailable and step in to maintain ratio when required. Student Oversight and Enrichment Planning * Ensure a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment that supports the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of students. * Plan and lead activities that encourage exploration, problem-solving, and community building. * Reinforce Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) principles in daily programming. * Maintain active CPI certification and utilize de-escalation strategies when appropriate. Record Keeping and Attendance Management * Maintain accurate daily attendance, kid counts, and Procare records. * Conduct regular safety drills and maintain documentation as required. * Follow CMP attendance procedures and ensure compliance with state and program guidelines. Family and Administrative Communication * Serve as liaison between administration, staff, parents, and the wider CMP community. * Prepare and distribute Club M communications, including newsletters, event updates, and notices. * Review and communicate incident reports with families as needed. * Keep the Site Principal informed of significant student or parent concerns requiring administrative attention. Meetings, Training, and Professional Development * Facilitate regular Club M staff meetings and trainings at the site level. * Participate in network-wide Club M Manager meetings and professional development opportunities. * Meet regularly with the Site Principal to discuss program updates, needs, and compliance. Registration, Enrollment, and Billing Management * Process Club M registrations, manage site waitlists, and maintain enrollment documentation. * Track scholarship awards, child care subsidies, and follow up on related paperwork. * Support families with billing questions and coordinate intersession enrollment processes. Behavioral and Safety Procedures * Serve as the PBIS liaison for Club M, supporting consistency with school-wide expectations. * Conduct and document emergency and safety drills. * Implement CPI strategies and ensure all staff adhere to safety and supervision standards. Other Duties as Assigned * Exercise independent judgment, discretion, and initiative in resolving program-level situations in the absence of site administration. * Perform additional duties as needed to ensure the success and safety of the Club M program * Acts as liaison between administration, staff, parents and community * Exercises independent judgment, discretion, and initiative in resolving situations arising in the administrator’s absence * Supervision - Oversee staff and students in the program, consistent with CMP policies and procedures. Coordinator must be able to provide direct oversight and interaction with students. * Scheduling- coordinate with the Principal to manage Club M program staffing schedules. * Staffing- maintain positive guidance for Club M staff, in alignment with CMP’s educational philosophy. Communicate with staff to promote a team atmosphere. Ensure opening and closing procedures are followed. Participate in interviews for new hires, as needed. Seeking substitutes for staff, as needed. * Plan education and enrichment activities - Create thematic schedules and plans for the students participating in the Expanded Learning Club M program. These schedules will include educational and enrichment activities, under the guidance of the Student Services Specialist. * Record Keeping Maintain attendance rosters and kid counts of Club M children daily. Conduct Club M Safety drills, as needed. * Ensuring implementation of Expanded Learning Opportunities Program guidelines - Coordinator will work with the Student Services Specialist to ensure that requirements of the ELOP legislation are being met to the fullest extent. * Family Communications- prepare Club M communications to parents. Review incident reports and communicate to parents. * Plan meetings - facilitate Club M site staff meetings/training, attend network Club M Coordinator meetings/training and meet regularly with Site Principal to discuss campus level Club M needs. * Program monitoring- Keep Principal informed of any escalated children and parent concerns. * Perform other duties, as needed. * Registration * Scholarship follow-up * Waitlist management * Billing communication * Child care subsidy follow-up Competencies * Energetic person who enjoys working with children and can supervise staff * Strong leadership, organizational and communication skills * Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to staff, students and families * Ability to work/stand and move around on your feet for prolonged periods of time * Clarity of vision at varying distances * Verbal, auditory and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner Supervisory Responsibilities ( if applicable) None Work Environment * Emotional Demands: Working with students can be emotionally demanding but also incredibly rewarding. Must remain patient, compassionate, and composed, even in challenging situations. * Continuity: The employee may be subjected to frequent interruption, along with consistent and changing deadlines * Collaboration: Regular interaction and collaboration with other office members, campus staff, admin, family, students and visitors Physical Demands * Pushing, moving and lifting of objects with a strength factor of light work * Ability for full range of motion, reaching overhead, occasional bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, dragging and stretching. Safety Measures * Safety Protocols: Following established safety protocols and guidelines to ensure the physical and emotional well-being of all students. * Proper Techniques: Utilizing appropriate techniques for assisting students with physical disabilities or behavioral challenges to prevent injury to both students and staff. * Health Considerations: Adhering to health and hygiene standards and being mindful of any allergies or medical conditions that students may have. Travel Requirements Minimal or None Required Education and Experience 48 college semester educational units, or the ability to pass a paraprofessional exam within 30 days of hire. Preferred Education and Experience Experience working with a diverse student population Compensation and Benefits * Time Off: Sick leave, paid holidays, vacation (as applicable by position), * Retirement: 403(b) and 457 retirement plans through CalSTRS Pension2 according to California state law, California Education code and CMP policy. * Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Full Time Positions: Comprehensive coverage for you and your eligible dependents. * Childcare Support: Access to free before and after care through Club M for employees with students enrolled at a CMP campus (subject to availability; application fees apply). * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Options for health care and dependent care. * Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges. * Mental Health Support: Access to Nivati, a mental health platform offering counseling, coaching, and wellness tools. AAP/EEO Statement: It is the policy of California Montessori Project to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy applies to all employment practices including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and termination. Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Creditable Service for Site Support Staff Site Support Staff Salary Scale allows for: - 1 step for every year of full time, full year, equivalent experience, max of 8 years Full Time shall be identified as assignments at .75 FTE and above. Placement for Club Montessori Managers is on the Manager column: Steps AA Manager 1 $19.50 $23.00 2 $20.00 $23.65 3 $20.50 $24.30 4 $21.00 $24.95 5 $21.50 $25.60 6 $22.00 $26.25 7 $22.50 $26.90 8 $23.00 $27.55 9 $23.50 $28.20 10 $24.00 $28.85 11 $24.50 $29.50 12 $25.00 $30.15 13 $25.50 $30.80 14 $26.00 $31.45 15 $26.50 $32.10 Note: After 15 years of service, scale increases by $0.25 per year.

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Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operations, staffing, and programming of the Club M Expanded Learning Program to ensure alignment with Montessori philosophy and ELOP requirements. Manage student safety, staff scheduling, and administrative tasks including registration and billing.