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The Lead Guide helps direct the students’ activities spiritually, emotionally, academically, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment that challenges each child to reach his or her fullest potential in these developmental areas. 

Essential Functions

• Annual training/continuing education required for State licensing.
• Implements all curricula in the classroom.
• Keeps records of parent communications and reports same to Director.
• Maintains updated records of each child’s progress.
• Responsible for maintenance of the classroom.
• Supervises and works cooperatively with classroom assistant.
• Assists children in toilet learning.
• Prepares and submits required reports, including conference reports.
• Conference reports must be submitted to the School Director prior to parent conference.
• Conducts conferences with parents.
• Maintains Minimum Standards and Guidelines as outlined by the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.
• Participate in a regular evaluation process including classroom observations, self-evaluation, and annual goal setting.
• Strives to exhibit the behavior described in the Employee Handbook.
• Communicate with parents, administrators, and student support staff concerning the emotional and physical well-being of students.
• Attend parent education events as detailed in the Employee Handbook.
• Create and host an online parent education event once a year.
• Attend community functions as detailed in the Employee Handbook.
• Other tasks as assigned by the School Director.

Qualifications 

• AMI or AMS Diploma.
• Experience working with young children.
• CPR and First Aid training.
• Ability to interact and communicate appropriately and professionally with parents, students, and colleagues.

Requirements

• Occasionally lift classroom supplies/equipment weighing up to 20 lbs. 
• Lift small children weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods of time daily.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as at a computer keyboard.
• Works in standard classroom conditions and climates.
• Works outdoors supervising children at carpool and on the playground.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow
• Provide individualized attention and support to each child
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom community
• Maintain a safe and clean classroom environment
• Collaborate with other Guides and staff members

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Experience working with children in a childcare, daycare, or educational setting is preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with children
• Flexibility to adapt to the needs of the children and the classroom environment
• Ability to pass background checks and comply with school policies and procedures
• CPR/First Aid training

Please note this is an hourly, part time position with varying hours depending on the needs of the Guides.