Upper Elementary Guide 24-25 - Washington, United States - Breakthrough Montessori PCS
Description
Job Opportunity:
Upper Elementary Guide
Location:
Washington, DC
Department:
Academics
Application Deadline:
Until filled
Employment Type:
Full-time
Expected Start Date of Position:
August 11, 2024
Reports to:
Principal
Compensation:
Salary starts at $57,000 and will be commensurate with degree and years of experience
FLSA Status:
Exempt
About Breakthrough Montessori Public Charter School
- B_reakthrough Montessori Public Charter School's mission is to enable children to develop_ _within themselves the power to shape their lives and the world around them._
Breakthrough Montessori PCS is committed to equity in all areas of our school's work. We believe in the unbounded potential of all children.
Therefore, we are a supportive environment that seeks to employ a diverse staff reflective of all genders, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and backgrounds.
Breakthrough Montessori PCS is a coaching school; all team members receive and give coaching to support professional growth.Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Principal and the Assistant Principal, the Upper Elementary Guide plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students.
As a public school, our diverse population of students must have equitable access to instruction, social-emotional support, and opportunities for self-development.
The guide plays the central role in creating a prepared environment in which this is possible.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
The Upper Elementary Guide is a 10-month position. Typical working hours are Monday 8:00am-4:30pm and Tuesday-Friday from 8:00 am-4:00 pm.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Plan, implement and coordinate the Montessori classroom
- Maintain a prepared learning environment according to the developmental and curricular specifications outlined in the Montessori Scope & Sequence
- Follow required procedures and practices and monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities
- Attend weekly coaching meetings, level meetings, and PD sessions
- Train classroom team to help maintain consistent standards, freedoms, and limits for children through use of the Montessori method
- Set limits and boundaries and maintain appropriately high standards for child behavior in the Montessori context
- independence
- responsibility
- grace and courtesy
- respect for others
- care of environment
- care of self
- community building
- Observe student activity and base weekly lesson planning on observed needs and interests
- Work within the Montessori pedagogical scheme to develop and modify weekly instructional plans to meet the needs of all students
- Maintain accurate and uptodate records for all students using Transparent Classroom
- Monitor and evaluate student development and outcomes
- Prepare and present progress reports on all students
- In collaboration with Principal and Elementary Coach, prepare students for, administer and reflect on formative and summative assessments including iReady and PARCC
- Use data from assessments to help inform lesson planning and schoolwide inclass interventions (such as Orton Gillingham)
- Communicate effectively with students to ensure instruction and holistic development
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and the school leadership team
- Communicate effectively with parents/families to help them understand the details and
- Lead classroom team in working together to implement highfidelity Montessori programming, through: conducting weekly classroom team meetings, collaborating with classroom team to draft a plan to manage varied student needs including behavior challenges, and creating weekly and daily cleaning/restocking schedule with classroom team to maintain the prepared environment.
- Provide a spirit of hospitality at school gatherings, occasional public events, and ongoing family engagement events
- Supervise Montessori assistant
- Attend and participate in school events outside of regular school hours, including but not limited to conferences, Lesson Share Day, etc.
- Must participate and contribute to IEP, eligibility meetings, Child Study Tier 13, and 504 plans
- Other duties as assigned
Required Competencies and Qualifications:
- Have a firm commitment to Montessori peda
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