What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant / Toddler Montessori Credentialed Guide / Teacher position at Montessori House and Elementary School?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $35,000 - $44,000 (11-months / annual)
Infant / Toddler Montessori Lead Guide - Job Description
Job Summary : The Lead Guide, with the support and supervision of the HOS and the Administration, is
expected to establish and maintain a quality educational program, which follows the Montessori
philosophy and pedagogy by fulfilling the following responsibilities :
Lead / Co-Lead duties include, but are not limited to, the obligations to :
- Uphold Montessori's "Code of Ethics" of the American Montessori Society (AMS)
- Guide and supervise all students in class, using the Montessori method and curriculum in allacademic and specialty areas of study.
- Prepare materials and maintain their cleanliness and good condition / repair.
- Be responsible for the safety and physical well-being of all students in your charge.
- Demonstrate the ability to relate joyfully with children, and modelemotional maturity.
- Demonstrating appropriate and professional behaviors at all times.
- Be proactive at sharing your Montessori and child development knowledge with parents and team members.
- Address all school (parent, team, child) issues immediately.
- Prepare lesson plans, record lessons and observations, and track attendance (including late arrival)daily using the designated program.
- Maintain weekly communication with team members.
- Share all relevant information with the guides on your team.
- Plan and implement a classroom schedule identifying a fair and equitable distribution of jobresponsibilities for adults / students to follow.
- Supervise, guide, and teach all substitute and assistant guides in the Montessori method.
- Attend all staff meetings and after-hour parent meetings, admissions events, or classroomsocials.
- Prepare and participate in parent conferences at least twice each School Year.
- Follow the policies and procedures of the School, as stated in the Employee Handbook and SOP (School Operation Procedures)
- Comply with the standards of Montessori, Childcare Licensing, and governing officials.
- Have Fun!
Communication :
Salary : $35,000 - $44,000