Contact Name:: Denise Harold
Contact Position in Company:: Head of School
Contact Phone:: (770) 963-8303
Contact Email:: dharold@oakmeadowmontessori.com
Position Available:: Montessori Elementary Lead Guide
School Name:: Oak Meadow Montessori School
This is a:: Upcoming Opening
Job Description::
The Montessori Elementary Lead Guide helps direct the children’s activities academically, spiritually, socially, emotionally, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment that challenges each child to reach their fullest potential in accordance with Montessori philosophy and Oak Meadow Montessori School policies and procedures for the 6 to 12 year old age group.
The person selected for this position must be professionally prepared as a guide of six to twelve year olds and be able to meet the requirements of the licensing agencies and accrediting bodies governing the school. This person must be a sensitive and mature individual who is able to relate well to both children and adults. They must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Certification as a Montessori Guide through AMS, AMI, or a MACTE accredited institution is required at all levels.
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Planning, supervising, and implementing the program for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the school.
• Maintaining awareness of AMS standards and their implementation.
• Being responsible for the care and maintenance of classroom materials, i.e., maintain an orderly environment, keep it clean and in like-new condition. The children are to be brought into this responsibility on a regular basis.
• Considering individual children in relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Treating children with dignity and respect.
• Helping children become aware of their roles as integral members of their community.
• Supervising the Classroom Assistant and Special Instructors who deal with children in group, participation in curriculum development and implementation.
• Assuming an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff. Follow Classroom Checklist as instructed.
• Attending all staff meetings.
• Participating in recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other activities of professional growth.
• Implementing methods for effectively utilizing classroom assistants and volunteers.
• Planning and implementing methods of establishing a positive liaison with parents of the students.
• Maintaining current, accurate academic records. Hold two conferences yearly with parents. Have on-going communication with parents regarding their child’s specific needs.
• Producing schedules and regular newsletter articles for the classroom.
• Always being responsible, along with the Classroom Assistant, for the safety and physical well-being of the children. The children are not to be left unattended under any circumstances.
• Assisting in the ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess the developmental levels of the children.
• Assisting in public relation events sponsored by the school.
• Maintaining an accurate inventory of the classroom.
• Assisting the Head of School in developing and implementing adult orientation courses and seminars as requested.
• Maintaining current student attendance records.
• Notifying the Head of School immediately of personal difficulties with children, parents, or staff.
• Protecting the privacy and working atmosphere of the group.
• Conducting informative meetings for parents when appropriate and communicate and cooperate with classroom representatives.
• Communicating and cooperating with the Head of School on program changes.
• Reporting all accidents to the Head of School at once. Preparing written reports stating time, date, nature of accident, and action taken.
• Assisting with other projects, programs, and planning as assigned by the Head of School.
