Lower Elementary Lead Guide
Position:
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 engagement 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
- 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