Montessori Lead Guide - Toddler

Wonderland Montessori•Irving, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Wonderland Montessori follows a 10-month academic year with 2 months of summer care and offers competitive compensation, tuition discounts for eligible dependents, ongoing professional development, a network of supportive peers and mentors, growth within the company, paid time off, health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the United States
Must be at least 18 years of age
Meet all State of Texas Child Care requirements, including background check, fingerprinting, and educational minimums
Obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR Certification
Complete pre-service hours (if applicable) and complete/maintain required annual continuing education hours per state guidelines
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, patience and problem solving
Sit comfortably on the floor with children and on low chairs
Bend, squat, kneel, move and organize classroom furniture as needed
Organizational abilities
Ability to build a genuine rapport with children, families, collegues, and community members
Must meet physical requirements of the job including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Must enjoy working with children and helping them learn while trusting them to make good decisions

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children in an educational environment
Understanding of child development
Understanding and appreciation of the genuine Montessori Method
A demonstrated desire to learn new skills
The ability to engage and work with a diverse population of children and families

Responsibilities

Responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, and managing the classroom.
Overseeing the classroom environment, children, and Assistant Teacher.
Maintaining a safe, clean and organized classroom environment
Supervises assistant to ensure they are contributing to the peaceful, prepared environment
Conducts Parent Conferences twice per year
Managing physical care of children (including diapering and toileting)
Provides lessons to the children with organizing materials and bringing tasks to completion
Constant communication with children in a firm, yet loving and kind presence and upholding a calm patient environment
Communicates important information to Assistant Guide regarding aspects of the children and classroom.
Ensure the daily care of every child by following all school/ classroom procedures and standards as well as all licensing guidelines
Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the school at all times.
Keep up with required training hours & certifications according to licensing