Come join our wonderful team at Alcuin School as our Upper Elementary Guide.  Learn more about this exciting role below:

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

The Upper Elementary Guide prepares the classroom environment for students and directs their academic, social, emotional, and physical activities in a prepared Montessori and IB environment that challenges each student to reach their full potential.

JOB SCOPE

This position follows Montessori and IB philosophy, fostering respect, responsibility, and resourcefulness, and encouraging curiosity and innovative thinking as outlined in the staff handbook. The Upper Elementary guide collaborates with an Academic Coach to support students’ academic, social, and personal growth. This position will also be required to observe and assess students’ individual needs and establish open communication with parents, the Director of Upper Elementary, and/or the Learning Support team as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Implements all curricula in the classroom within the framework of Montessori and IB, focusing on the needs of each student, in collaboration with the Upper Elementary Academic Coach
• Keeps records of all parent communications and reports the same to the Director of Upper Elementary

• Maintains updated records of each student’s progress for the subjects taught in the online record-keeping program and submits weekly lesson plans to the Director of Upper Elementary
• Maintains an organized classroom
• Maintains classroom budget
• Updates classroom webpage as required
• Supervises students and ensures hand-offs to approved adults in compliance with each student’s Pick-Up Authorization Forms
• Participate in parent education events such as Observation and Chat, Learn How We Learn, Open House, etc.

• Works cooperatively with classroom Academic Coaches, Instructional Technology Specialists, Specialty guides, and Student Support, and/ or administrative team as necessary
• Works cooperatively with Student Support staff to schedule group or individual sessions
• Prepares and submits required reports, including conference reports, and conducts conferences with the parents
• Conducts scheduled and unscheduled meetings with individual parents/guardians as necessary
• Prepares 5th-level students for the Fall semester and 6th-level students for the Spring semester student-led conference in collaboration with the Director of Upper Elementary
• Reports all accidents/incidents at once. Completes Incident Reports and delivers copies of the same to the parent, the Director of Upper Elementary, and the School Nurse
• Participates in the planning and execution of Upper Elementary campout and 6th-level student trip in collaboration with the Outdoor Education Coordinator and the Director of Upper Elementary
• Guides and prepares students on research skills, working with them through their science expo, and 6th-level students' research presentations, as required
• Plans and prepares for field trips, going outs, and/or community service activities based on the needs of the students in collaboration with the Upper Elementary Academic Coach
• Guides Room parents in submitting all required documentation to qualify to drive students for field trips
• Participates in regular evaluation process, including classroom observations, observation of student and/or parent conferences, self-evaluation, and annual goal setting
• Collaborates with the Director of Upper Elementary regarding materials and classroom practices
• Reviews curriculum in collaboration with the Director of Upper Elementary and/or the entire Upper Elementary team
• Communicates and collaborates with the Director of Upper Elementary and the Head of School as required, regarding student and parent-related issues
• Communicates and works cooperatively with parents, administrators, and student support staff concerning the emotional and physical well-being of students
• Attends school, community, and/or parent education events as detailed in the Employee Handbook or as assigned by the Director of Upper Elementary
• Interviews and hosts prospective students, completing all related paperwork within 24 hours
• Outline duties and responsibilities of the Upper Elementary Academic Coach at the beginning of each academic year, updating as necessary to meet the individual needs of students in the classroom
• Conducts weekly meetings with the Upper Elementary Academic Coach to discuss the individual needs of the students and the classroom environment in general, and determine if changes are needed
• Attends and actively participates in Upper Elementary team meetings, curriculum meetings, and other meetings as assigned

• Commits to professional development and best practices in Montessori and IB 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
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Upper Elementary, and/or Head of School

 MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains classroom inventory and submits to the Director of Upper Elementary at the end of each academic school year
• Completes bus drivers' training and drives students in an Alcuin school bus as required
• Mentors new Upper Elementary Guides or Upper Elementary Academic Coach as required
• Conducts meetings with room parents to discuss weekly classroom newsletters, class parties, classroom-related activities, and to welcome new families
• Shares classroom pictures of the students with the Yearbook committee in compliance with the information received from the Office of Advancement

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Ability to provide documents verifying authorization to work in the U.S.
• Must pass Criminal Background Checks, Drug Testing, and Reference Check
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Montessori 6-12 Diploma (AMI Preferred)
• 3 years Montessori Upper Elementary/IB classroom teaching experience
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of products
• 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 the Director of Upper Elementary, and with other administrators as required

 Preferred:

• 5 years Montessori Upper Elementary/IB classroom teaching experience

About Alcuin School

At Alcuin School, we empower students from 18 months to 18 years old to achieve their fullest potential through a transformative, world-class education. Our innovative blend of Montessori and International Baccalaureate programs ignites critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong passion for learning. By fostering global citizenship, we equip our students to become compassionate leaders who will thrive and make a meaningful impact in our interconnected world.

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