Lower Elementary Guide

Are you AMI 6-9 Certified (required) and looking for a Lower Elementary Montessori classroom? Join our growing community! We are currently seeking a Lower Elementary Guide to join our dedicated faculty as we expand our lower elementary student body. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young learners in a child-centered, academically rich environment.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

The Lower Elementary Guide helps direct students' activities academically, socially, emotionally, and physically in a prepared Montessori Environment that challenges each child to reach his or her fullest potential in these developmental areas.

JOB SCOPE

Collaborates with Lower Elementary Teaching Assistant and other school professionals to meet the needs of all students emotionally, socially, and academically. May be asked to help organize field trips, or to work with room parents for organizing classroom activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Implements all curricula in the classroom
• Supervises and works cooperatively with the Lower Elementary Teaching Assistant
• Meets with the Lower Elementary Teaching Assistant to explain the classroom duties and responsibilities towards the beginning of the academic year
• Participates in weekly meetings with the Lower Elementary Teaching Assistant to discuss the individual needs of the students and classroom environment in general, keeping notes in Teams
• Prepares and maintains the prepared Montessori environment
• Responsible for care and maintenance of classroom materials, maintaining an orderly environment and keeping it clean and in good condition
• Maintains classroom inventory and submits it to the Director of Lower Elementary at the end of each school year, including replacement needs/requests
• Maintains up-to-date records of student progress and communicates with parents as needed

• AMI 6-9 Certification (required)
• Experience working in a Montessori environment (preferred)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students
• Strong organizational and time management skills