Toddler Lead Guide (ages 16-35 months)

Sunny Hollow•St. Paul, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Guide serves as the educational leader of the Montessori classroom and holds primary responsibility for creating and sustaining an authentic Montessori environment that supports the academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs of children or adolescents. The Lead Guide works in close collaboration with colleagues, families, and support professionals to ensure the holistic success of each student.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (BA or BS) required.
AMI or AMS Teaching Diploma/Credential appropriate to program level, or currently enrolled in a recognized training program.
1–3 years of teaching experience in a Montessori school setting.
Completion of all annual training as required by DHS and OSHA, as applicable.
Demonstrated understanding of Montessori philosophy and methodology.
Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain a high-quality Montessori learning environment that supports optimal growth and development across all domains.
Deliver presentations to large groups, small groups, and individuals in alignment with Montessori curriculum and developmental appropriateness.
Develop and implement individualized curriculum plans and classroom interventions to meet each student’s needs.
Maintain accurate, timely student records using Transparent Classroom.
Support children/adolescents in developing independence, responsibility, and a love for learning.
Ensure the safety and well-being of all students at all times.
Supervise students throughout the school day, including classroom, hallways, outdoor areas, and other shared spaces.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom, hallway, storage, and outdoor environment.
Prepare and send classroom newsletters at least once per month or per academic cycle.
Upload a minimum of two photos per month per child/adolescent to Transparent Classroom.
Prepare for and attend biannual family conferences and additional conferences as needed.
Meet with prospective students and families as part of the school’s admissions and enrollment process.
Attend and support school-wide events including parent education, student performances, exhibitions, and community celebrations.
Work collaboratively with Tier 2 and Tier 3 support professionals to meet the needs of all students.
Support smooth transitions between program levels by coordinating with colleagues.
Attend scheduled meetings including: One-on-One, Lead Guide, Team, Level, Cross-Level, All Staff, Committee, IEP, and Child Study meetings as needed.
Participate in self-assessment and peer evaluation as part of the school’s professional development process.
Set annual professional goals and complete relevant professional development aligned with those goals.
Participate in family education, community-building, and retention events as outlined in the school calendar and employee handbook.
Attend and actively participate in fundraising events and initiatives as part of school-wide advancement efforts.
Set the vision and tone for the classroom culture and operations.
Hold weekly team meetings with the Assistant Guide.
Support the training and development of the Assistant in Montessori philosophy, classroom practices, and expectations.
Collaborate with the Assistant to set and review annual goals.
Provide regular feedback and participate in annual performance evaluation.
Manage the classroom budget responsibly and in alignment with school procedures.
Assist in planning and attending overnight or extended trips, if applicable.