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Job Title: Lead Guide - Kindergarten
Job Duties: Lead a model classroom of Kindergarten-age students; Create and maintain an aesthetically appealing, safe, and clean Montessori prepared environment; Provide close supervision to children, always making sure they are safe and the group is in compliance with state-mandated teacher to child ratios; Work closely with Assistant Guide(s) to ensure a high-quality Montessori environment is established and maintained; Present sequential Montessori lessons in accordance with the Guidepost Montessori Standards as established in training; Observe each child, regularly document his or her progress, strengths, interests, and areas for improvement; Apply knowledge of Montessori principles to ensure each child’s individual needs are met; Interact with children in a warm, joyful, respectful manner that fosters their independence; Implement feedback provided by other Lead Guides, Montessori Mentor, and Campus Director; Problem-solve challenging student issues with other Lead Guides, Montessori Mentor, and Campus Director; Open classroom to regular parent tours; Open classroom to observation by parents and other staff members; Provide exceptional customer service to parents; Communicate regularly with each parent in an individualized manner using approved communication tools provided by Guidepost Montessori (i.e. email, Facebook, photo-sharing software, newsletters, etc.); Provide cumulative, formal feedback to parents on student progress, which might include twice-yearly parent-teacher conferences, progress reports, and/or portfolio preparation; Meet with parents on an individualized basis to discuss and resolve student issues as they arise; Create a strong community on campus; Participate in regular staff meetings; Participate in one on one meetings with supervisor and Montessori Mentor; Participate in community outreach, campus celebrations, and parent information events actively; Participate and pursue annual professional development.
Minimum Requirements: Montessori Primary Diploma from the Association Montessori Internationale, American Montessori Society, or equivalent plus 6 months of teaching experience in Montessori environment.
Job Location: 4856 E. Greenway Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85254, 40 hour work week (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), Monday to Friday. Salary: $43,250.00 per year.
Higher Ground Education, Guidepost Montessori, and Academy of Thought and Industry are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We will not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our leadership is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy. When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.
