Guidepost Montessori China is an expression of our mission and offers Chinese and international parents locally an opportunity to give their children a holistic, authentic Montessori education that helps them become globally aware while celebrating the local culture and identity. Our schools in China will primarily serve students aged 6 months to 6 years old in an immersion English or bilingual language environment.
Role Overview
The Assistant Guide reports directly to the Head of School and is mentored and overseen by one or more Lead Guides. The Assistant Guide provides close supervision to children, cares for the prepared environment, and actively participates in and supports the creation of a strong school community.
This position is an hourly non-exempt role and every Assistant Guide is responsible for accurately reporting all hours worked using the Guidepost Montessori time and attendance system.
Core Job Responsibilities
Classroom Care & Child Supervision
Maintain a meticulously clean and orderly prepared environment
Perform prep-work to ensure classroom environment is ready for students on a daily basis
Provide close supervision to children, always making sure they are safe and the group is in compliance with city-mandated teacher to child ratios
Interact with children in a warm, joyful, respectful manner that fosters their independence
Observe children and share your observations with Lead Guides
Redirect children as necessary to protect Guides’ presentation time and peers’ concentration, and to maintain a peaceful and productive learning environment
Implement feedback provided by Lead Guides, your Head of School, and your regional Montessori Mentor
Support Creation of Strong School Community
Ensure interactions with parents about routine issues or anecdotes from the child’s day are positive and upbeat
Ensure any information about significant student issues or parent concerns are communicated to the Lead Guide, so that (s)he can communicate directly with parents
Problem-solve challenging student issues with Lead Guides
Participate in regular staff meetings
Participate in one-on-one meetings with supervisor
Participate in community outreach, classroom celebrations, and parent education events
Actively participate and pursue annual professional development
Qualifications
Experience working with children of the appropriate age group
Passion for or desire to learn the Montessori method of education
Ability to work well with other adults
Growth mindset and problem-solving approach
Ability to embrace and exemplify Guidepost Montessori “Core Values”