New Canaan, Connecticut
Posted: 27-Apr-26
Location: Dallas, Texas
Type: Full Time
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GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY
The Primary Guide helps direct students’ activities academically, spiritually, emotionally, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment that challenges each child to reach his or her fullest potential in these developmental areas.
JOB SCOPE
This position works closely with the Director of Primary to ensure the program runs according to Montessori standards and expectations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- 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 care and maintenance of the classroom, including materials, maintaining an orderly environment, and keeping it clean and in good condition
- Supervises and works cooperatively with classroom assistant
- Prepares and submits required reports, including conference reports
- Conference reports must be submitted to Director prior to parent conference
- Conducts conferences with parents
- Participates in a regular evaluation process including classroom observations, self-evaluation, and annual goal setting
- Communicates with parents, administrators, and student support staff concerning the emotional and physical well-being of students
- Reports any and all accidents/incidents at once. Completes Incident Report and delivers copies of same to parent and Health Office
- Helps to supervise children in the execution of all emergency drills
- Works to implement the guidelines for behavior in the classroom and foster each child’s social and academic growth
- Share with the Primary Assistant any observations of student behavior
- Meets with the Primary Assistant to explain about the classroom duties and responsibilities towards the beginning of the academic year
- Participates in weekly meetings with the Primary Assistant to discuss the individual needs of the students and classroom environment in general
- Attends and actively participates in Primary team meetings, and other meetings as assigned
- Commits to professional development and best practices in Montessori education
- Complies with the content of the Employee Handbook for all duties not listed
- Adheres to the behaviors described in the Alcuin Standards of Faculty Excellence
- Greets student in morning carpool, ensuring their safety as they exit their vehicle
- Supervises students during lunch prep, lunch, and recess
- Attends school, community, and/or parent education events as detailed in the Employee Handbook or as assigned by Director of Primary
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
- Substitutes in other classrooms as needed
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Primary and/or Head of School
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Required:
- Ability to provide documents verifying authorization to work in the U.S.
- Must pass Criminal Background Checks and Drug Testing
- AMI 3-6 Diploma
- Bachelor’s Degree
- CPR training
- Ability to interact and communicate appropriately and professionally with parents, students, and colleagues, both written and verbal
- Ability to interact and communicate professionally with colleagues, students, parents, and others in the school community and during off-campus school related activities
- Ability to function as a team with colleagues and Director of Primary, and with other administrators as required
- Willing to take Montessori Training, if recommended
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
PAY RANGE
Pay is based on experience and is competitive with Independent Schools in the Dallas, Texas, area.
BENEFITS
Full time faculty and staff at School are provided with the following benefits:
- High deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Alight
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Basic Life/AD&D Plan
- Long Term Disability (LTD) Plan
- 403b Plan
- Long Term Care (LTC) Plan
- Aflac
- Legal Shield
WORK SCHEDULE
Schedule: Generally, Monday to Friday, 7:30 to 4:00 pm. There may be some evening or weekend work. Holidays, Spring Break off unless work is required for a project, event, etc.
JOB CONDITIONS
- 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 on 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
- Helps set up classroom environment and student work supplies
ABOUT ALCUIN SCHOOL
Alcuin School, one of the largest accredited Montessori schools in the U. S., along with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programs, provides an ideal learning environment that guides and nurtures the full development of the child from 18 months to 18 years of age.
Alcuin School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including color, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
