Primary Lead

Responsibilities:

Lead Teacher Job Description

Curriculum:

• Consistently strive to meet all responsibilities of customer service, guiding and nurturing the development and learning of primary students.
• Provide (identifiable activity routines for the students) a prepared environment, offering and facilitating activity “transitions,” observing the students constantly.
• Establish the morning and extended day work period and give lessons as needed.
• Establish and maintain classroom true to the Montessori philosophy, paying particular attention to the needs of students.
• Implement and update curriculum as student needs dictate.
• Plan, prepare and maintain all units of study – including Montessori materials, thematic units, library books, etc.
• Maintain records of all curriculum planning and execution.
• Schedule all guest presenters and organize all field trips.
• Maintain knowledge of local elementary expectations for kindergarten readiness, keeping these in mind while guiding the learning process.

Communication:

• Facilitate a respectful environment for children and adults by advocating conflict resolution and Grace and Courtesy lessons.
• Maintain a cordial working environment in the school by addressing concerns promptly.
• You will report all incidents to the Administrator who will keep the Head of School informed.
• Communicate via monthly newsletters (email) with parents about their children’s school lives and educate parents in Montessori philosophy.
• Prepare for and schedule 3 individual communications with all parents during the year –including 2 physical parent conferences and 1 telephone conversation.
• Schedule and work with other faculty for any joint Parent Nights, programs/performances, etc.
• Meet individually with prospective parents and students.
• Promote Montessori primary/elementary program and school readiness with parents.
• Encourage parental involvement and support student’s relationship with family by:
• Providing opportunities to appreciate student’s families as a part of Montessori program;
• Using information about families’ culture in experiences offered to students.

Care

• Maintain constant supervision of students in care; attend to students in distress. Supervise all activities to ensure proper participation and safety.
• Use appropriate positive Montessori discipline techniques with students.
• Interact with the students in a friendly and supportive manner using student’s names with calm tone of voice.
• Follow policy and procedures for all of the students’ activities and follow all regulatory agency standards.
• Report to the Administrator any signs of illness, injury or abuse of students. Take appropriate action in any emergency situation.
• Maintain CIVID-19 sanitary standards for self and students.
• Maintain accurate attendance records of students.

Record keeping:

• Carefully observe and keep daily records on each student’s individual progression through the classroom and log into Brightwheel to record daily.
• Maintain the school’s system of record keeping.
• Complete individual learning plans and conference forms for all students.
• Keep a school calendar of events.

Supervision of Classroom Assistants and Interns:

• Establish a harmonious relationship with assistant and intern.
• Support the Toddler Room Staff.
• Participate in staff evaluation.
• Support interns in every way possible.
• Report to the Administrator, regarding intern’s progress fortnightly.

Training:

• Any license, certificates or specialized ongoing training that are required by state law or regulatory agencies to be the Director of the Montessori School with the OCC. For example: CPR, ECE units, Director training, COVID 19 guidelines, law enforcement clearance, etc. group. And other required training as needed.
• Meet all state regulations to supervise a group of students alone (required)