Primary Guide

Breakthrough is hiring for a Primary Guide starting in August 2024.

Please apply via Bamboo HR: https://breakthroughmontessori.bamboohr.com/careers/3 

Required Competencies and Qualifications:

• Have a firm commitment to upholding the school’s mission and anti-bias/anti-racist pedagogy.
• Commitment to upholding the confidentiality of students and parents
• Proven ability to work as a member of a diverse team of educators 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Openness to feedback, desire to continue development as a professional, and willingness to take responsibility for student outcomes.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to our vision and mission
• Fluency in a language other than English is a plus
• Creative, energetic, and nurturing personality

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor‘s degree in applicable field required
• Montessori Primary diploma from a MACTE accredited program required
• Montessori classroom teaching experience, preferably in a public school setting
• Experience collaborating and working as a teacher
• Experience utilizing classroom modifications to develop the full potential of each child
• Experience with families from diverse backgrounds
• Additional experience/training in special education, music, art, and/or physical education is a plus

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Principal, the Primary Guide plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students. They prepare a structured, student-centered learning environment conducive to all children's intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development.  As a public school, our diverse population of students must have equitable access to instruction, social-emotional support, and opportunities for self-development.  The Primary Guide plays the central role in creating a prepared environment in which this is possible.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

The Primary Guide is a 10-month position. Typical working hours are Monday, 8am-4:30pm; Tuesday-Friday from 8am am-4:00 pm.  Responsibilities include the following:

• Plan, implement and coordinate the Montessori classroom 
• Maintain a prepared learning environment according to the developmental and curricular specifications outlined in the Montessori Scope & Sequence
• Follow required procedures and practices and monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities
• Set limits and boundaries and maintain appropriately high standards for child behavior in the Montessori context 
• Observe student activity and base lesson planning on observed needs and interests
• Work within the Montessori pedagogical scheme to develop and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all students
• Monitor and evaluate student development and outcomes
• Prepare and present progress reports on all students
• In collaboration with the Principal, prepare, administer and reflect on formative and summative assessments
• Communicate effectively with students to ensure instruction and holistic development
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and the school leadership team
• Communicate effectively with parents/families to help them understand the details and implementation of the Montessori approach

• Lead classroom team in working together to implement high-fidelity Montessori programming

• Provide a spirit of hospitality at school gatherings, occasional public events, and ongoing family engagement events
• Supervise classroom assistant
• Attend and participate in school events outside of regular school hours
• Other duties as assigned