Description
Position:
Primary Lead Guide
Qualifications:
-AMI Montessori trained for a specific program level or becoming trained
-Current or willing to obtain requirements such as CPR/AED Training and Mandated Reporter Training and other staff file requirements related to DCF, DPI, NAC, AMI, and OEO
-Current or willing to obtain Department of Public Instruction requirements associated with valid teaching license, if applicable
-Early Education Coursebooks to receive necessary training, if applicable
-Registry Certificate of 7 or higher
-Possess an attitude that reflects a belief in the philosophy of the IMA organization
-Physically capable to work with children on the floor, stairs, and playground, as well as to lift materials, classroom furniture, and clean
-A strong understanding of Education, child development, and positive classroom management techniques
Daily Expectations:
-Approach each day, child, presentation, and adult with love and understanding
-Strive to create peace within the classroom and within the entire school community
-Embrace life-long learning experiences and be open to communication
-Speak respectfully and purposefully to children, peers, and administrators
-Adhere to all AMI Montessori policies and philosophies
-Adhere to all WI state licensing regulations
-Consistently arrive to work in a timely fashion
-Consistently communicate regarding work and children with supervisors and staff in a professional manner
-Model a healthy, positive, and inspirational attitude and energy for Montessori work, presentations, and all interactions with staff, children, parents, and professionals of IMA(P)
-Encourage a strong sense of community within the classroom, the school, and the neighborhood
-Be physically, mentally, and emotionally present with children, staff, and families at all times and adhere to policies and procedures regarding screen usage, positive communication, and classroom engagement
-Use careful observation and caring interactions with children, Montessori teachers and staff must first believe in each child and guide each child to reach his/her full potential by supporting the planes of development, human tendencies, and sensitive periods
-Supervise daily activities for the indoor and outdoor environments
-Maintain classroom and workspace in a clean, orderly, and safe fashion
-Have regular and predictable attendance
-Assist in daily operations of school (answer phones, take out garbage and recycling, collect mail, send mail, etc. as may be necessary)
-Continue to work towards anti-bias, anti-racist, and whole-person education
-Communicate daily with the Heads of School
Job Description:
-Maintain daily lesson plans and observations of students
-Complete students assessments, conference reports, progress reports, portfolio, and all student file requirements as required throughout the year
-Attend Lead Guide and Program Level meetings
-Communicate daily with families of students
-Responsible for signing in and out students each day. In the event of absence, the Supporting Educator oversees attendance and checking in and out with families.
Supervised by: Heads of School
If you are interested in sponsorship for a Montessori Diploma, we do offer tuition sponsorship for the diploma programs in exchange for being on a multi-year contract with our school. For more information please email employment@isthmusmontessoriacademy.org
