Lead Guide - Montessori Children's House

Job Description

SUMMARY
Plans and develops, under the guidance of Administration, instructional materials, lessons, and other activities to support Cornerstone Montessori School and Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School’s goals and objectives in accordance with the mission statements for each school. The Lead Guide is responsible for planning, organizing, and providing learning experiences for the children in an authentic Montessori environment. The Lead Guide evaluates the needs and abilities of children and determines methods and techniques to best present and provide instruction to children across all subject areas. The Lead Guide assures children show continuous improvement in learning basics and essential skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Instructional Activities
Classroom Management
Curriculum Planning and Development
Child Information and Evaluations
Public/Parent Relations
Professional Growth
Administrative Responsibilities

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This position requires subject matter expertise in educational programs, and curriculum and instructional strategies. Previous experience teaching in a Montessori setting is preferred; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
● Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
● AMI 3-6 Diploma
● Current State of Minnesota Teaching License for K-6 or Birth-3
● Required DHS certifications
● First Aid and CPR certification

Institution Description

Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School is a charter school committed to authentic AMI Montessori curriculum and serves children in kindergarten through sixth grade. We seek to provide the highest quality education to all children, regardless of their socio-economic or cultural backgrounds, through partnering with a diverse community of parents, cultivating healthy lifestyles and nurturing empathy, character and community engagement. Cornerstone is located in an ethnically diverse community on the East Side of Saint Paul.

Application Instructions/Comments

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact Alyssa Schwartz, alyssaschwartz@cornerstone-elementary.org, for a complete job description or to apply. The position start date is June 17, 2024.