Montessori Primary Guide

Job Description

Job Description
Summary

Children's House of Montessori on Saybrookis a new all day Montessori Preschool in Haddam, CT. We are looking for a strong Primary (3-6) Guide to open our new school upon licensing. Must have a deep respect for children, excellent organization and communication skills, with Montessori experience preferred.

• MUST BE AMI TRAINED or IN TRAINING. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK IN USA LEGALLY.
• Salary will be based upon experience, education, and enrollment, and will grow quickly as the school fills. Three weeks’ vacation and one week of sick time to start.
• See www.CHOMonCamp.org for more information about our organization. We are growing, adding two new schools, and will be rebranding soon to The CHOM Family.
• Position to start between May and July of 2026.

Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
·Assume and accept responsibility for the physical safety, emotional well-being, and educational progress of the children in the CHOM on Camp community and specifically the primary classroom.
·Protect the privacy and confidentiality of each student and family.
·Prepare a clean, safe and orderly environment in which the materials and furnishings are complete and correspond to the needs of the group, including the outdoor environment and any additional items kept in storage areas.
·Perform tasks necessary to maintain a clean, orderly and attractive environment including upkeep and inventory of materials to ensure all Montessori and supplemental materials are up-to-date, un-tattered, and refreshed as needed.
·Develop and maintain lesson plans that reflect careful observation of each child and an understanding of the Montessori curriculum and planes of development.
·Work with students of various abilities, including those with learning differences. This may require participation in meetings, training, and planning cooperatives to fully serve each child’s needs.
·Call to the attention of the Head of School any students with special needs or difficulties and be prepared to work collaboratively to strategize and adapt the prepared environment to meet individual needs.
·Manage and maintain records to monitor and track student progress, and complete required reports.
·Inform parents of student progress, specific needs and goals, program content, and offer guidance as needed.
·Present or attend additional parent meetings as needed or requested.
·Train and supervise children in the execution of safety drills.
·Document and report any and all accidents or behavioral incidents, following up as needed.
·Perform arrival and/or dismissal duties, and supervise lunch and recess as assigned.
·Attend classroom observations and professional development opportunities to support individual learning goals and school-wide goals.
·Contribute to, support, and attend school events, such as parent information and engagement events, new student orientations, admissions-related events, and others as requested.
·Communicate and cooperate with the Head of School regarding program changes.
·Responsibly manage funds/expenses allocated to specific classroom/program.
·Supervise the daily work of the classroom program assistant, including training the assistant as needed.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIES:
·Must be an AMI certified Montessori lead guide.
·Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
·Ability to juggle multiple tasks
·Flexibility and adaptability
·Sound judgment and decision-making
·Initiative and ability to work independently with self-direction
·Acute observation skills
·Familiarity with alternative teaching strategies
·Excellent time management

PHYSICAL SKILLS:
·Must be able to stand, sit in small chairs or on the floor, kneel, and or squat, occasionally for extended periods of time
·Must have excellent fine and gross motor dexterity
·Must be able to hear and see with full ability with or without aids
·Must be able to use technology (computers, cell phone, camera, etc.) with or without assistance
·Must be able to tolerate unpleasant sounds, smells, and textures
·Must be able to push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 pounds upon occasion

Benefits

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• 50% Reimbursement towards Montessori Training
• 4 weeks paid time off plus 5 paid holidays