Career Opportunities

Pedagogical Responsibilities:

Observes each environment a minimum of every other week

Meets with each Lead Guide within one day of observation

Interviews and evaluates candidates for open positions

Coordinates and leads monthly level meetings with Lead Guides

Develops and presents parent training/ community engagement

Coordinates student placement and transitions including phase-in schedules, keeps enrollment balanced

Ensures AMS/ AMI compliance and maintains necessary paperwork

Oversees the maintenance of environments inventories and submits material requests

Ensures that there is supplies available for material making

Provides tours to perspective families, manages CRM along with Office Manager

Provides written Montessori content for publication twice per year

Communicates with parent body by email regularly to update information or build community

Administrative Responsibilities:

Facilitates payroll and monitors employees time clock, PTO, Staff Scheduling, etc.

Works with billing to ensure a smooth process for parents

Maintains controlling body status and relation with licensing authorities. Advise Corporate when policy changes or action may be necessary

Maintains constructive liaison with other education institutions and associations. Is accessible, within reason, and responsive to all constituencies – faculty, parents, students, the local community, and alumni

Represents Corporate decisions and policies to parents when appropriate and communicates parent communicates parent concerns and suggestions

Develops tactical plans with the help of Corporate to address demographics (financial, enrollment, academic, academic performance, impact, and influence of competition, etc.)

Shares administrative responsibility for opening and closing duties o the school with the Office Manager and School Support

Facilitates scheduling of staffing on a daily basis, along with the support of the Office Manager

Maintains and files confidential records, such as employee records, student records, and family records, along with any notes and data related to those files

Follows policies related to finance in the Parent-Student Handbook.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the United StatesMust be at least 18 years of age

Meet all State of Texas Child Care requirements, including background check, fingerprinting, and educational minimums

Obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR Certification

Complete pre-service hours (if applicable) and complete/maintain required annual continuing education hours per state guidelines

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, patience and problem solving

Sit comfortably on the floor with children and on low chairs

Bend, squat, kneel, move and organize classroom furniture as needed

Organizational abilities

Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks

Ability to build a genuine rapport with children, families, collegues, and community members

Must meet physical requirements of the job including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Must enjoy working with children and helping them learn while trusting them to make good decisions

Credentials/ ability to cover in classroom, as needed

Excellent communication and technology skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree, preferred

Experience working with children in an educational environment

Understanding of child development

Understanding and appreciation of the genuine Montessori Method

A demonstrated desire to learn new skills

The ability to engage and work with a diverse population of children and families