GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

The Primary Assistant works closely with the Primary Guide to help 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 and to assist in student management.

JOB SCOPE

This position works closely with the Primary Guide to ensure the classroom runs according to Montessori standards and expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in the preparation and maintenance of the prepared Montessori environment
• Assists in the care and maintenance of the classroom, including materials, maintaining an orderly environment, and keeping it clean and in good condition
• Assists in the preparation of curriculum materials
• Works with individual and small groups of children as directed by the Guide
• Shares the responsibility for the safety and physical well-being of the children
• Helps maintain the classroom inventory
• Helps maintain current, accurate classroom records
• Takes the lead in the classroom when the Guide is absent
• Reports any and all accidents/incidents at once. Completes Incident Report and delivers copies of same to parent and Health Office
• Greets children at morning carpool, insuring that they safely exit their vehicles
• Works to implement the guidelines for behavior in the classroom and foster each child’s social and academic growth
• Share with the classroom guide any observations of student behavior
• Participates in a regular evaluation process including classroom observations, self-evaluation, and annual goal setting
• Helps to supervise children in the execution of all emergency drills
• Share with the Primary Guide any observations of student behavior
• Meets with the Primary Guide to learn about the classroom duties and responsibilities towards the beginning of the academic year
• Participates in weekly meetings with the Primary Guide 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

• Assists with holding pool for extended day children
• Assists in MPC on an occasional as needed basis
• 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
• Experience working with children
• 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

 Preferred:

• AMI 3-6 Diploma

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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