Lower Elementary Guide

Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded Montessori institution in Dallas, TX, seeks a Lower Elementary Guide to foster students’ academic, social, and emotional growth. The successful candidate will implement Montessori curricula, manage classroom activities, and communicate with parents to ensure student progress. A Bachelor’s Degree and AMI 6-12 Diploma are mandatory, along with strong interpersonal skills and prior teaching experience. This role also involves collaborating with other educators and maintaining a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must verify authorization to work in the U.S.
• Pass Criminal Background Checks and Drug Testing.
• Prior teaching experience in a relevant environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct students’ academic, social, and emotional development.
• Implement and maintain the Montessori environment.
• Communicate and maintain records for student progress.
• Conduct parent communications and conferences.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Montessori education knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

AMI 6-12 Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Lower Elementary Guide | Alcuin School | Dallas, TX

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 updated records of each child’s progress
• Conducts conferences with parents
• Keeps records of parent communications and reports same to Director of Lower Elementary
• Follows through as needed with individualized student needs, including accommodations for Learning Profiles
• Prepares and submits required reports, including conference reports and reading assessments
• Updates classroom webpage and calendar on a monthly basis
• Interviews and hosts prospective students
• Collaborates with the Director of Lower Elementary regarding issues related directly to the materials and practices in the classroom
• Participates in a regular evaluation process including classroom observations, self-evaluation, and annual goal setting
• Communicates with parents, administrators, and student support staff concerning the emotional and physical well-being of students.
• Shares responsibility for the safety and physical well-being of the students
• Greets students in carpool, ensuring their safety as they exit or enter their vehicle
• Implements guidelines for behavior in the classroom, helping foster each student’s social and academic growth
• Shares with Lower Elementary Teaching Assistant any observation regarding student behavior, relaying information directly to Director of Lower Elementary when necessary
• Reports all accidents/incidents at once. Completes Incident Report and delivers copies of the same to parent and School Nurse
• Supervises students during lunch prep, lunch, and recess
• Assists with field trip planning and preparation, and attends field trips
• Attends school, community, and/or parent education events as detailed in the Employee Handbook or as assigned by Director of Lower Elementary
• Attends and actively participates in Lower Elementary team meetings, and other meetings as assigned
• Commits to professional development and best practices in Montessori education
• Complies with the content of the Employee Handbook for all duties not listed
• Adheres to the behaviors described in the Alcuin Standards of Faculty Excellence
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Lower Elementary and/or Head of School

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Completes bus drivers training and drives students in an Alcuin school bus as needed for school related activities
• Mentors new Lower Elementary Teaching Assistants as requested by the Director of Lower Elementary

Requirements:

• Ability to provide documents verifying authorization to work in the U.S.
• Must pass Criminal Background Checks and Drug Testing
• Bachelor’s Degree
• AMI 6-12 Diploma
• Teaching experience
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite of products
• Ability to interact and communicate professionally with colleagues, students, parents, and others in the school community and during off-campus school related activities
• Ability to function as a team with colleagues and Director of Lower Elementary, and with other administrators as required