Montessori Primary Care Lead | Alcuin School | Dallas, TX

ORGANIZATION

Alcuin School

LOCATION OF POSITION

Dallas, TX

JOB TITLE

Montessori Primary Care Lead

JOB DESCRIPTION

Come join us! Alcuin School now has an opening for an MPC Lead for the 2025-2026 academic year. We are looking for a passionate individual who meets the following criteria: GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY MPC Leads are responsible for supervising and nurturing while ensuring the safety and well-being of the children. JOB SCOPE Prepares and maintains a safe and nurturing environment aligned with the Montessori principles. Reports to and communicates with the MPC Supervisor about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues. Assists in preparing snacks for children. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Maintains an aftercare environment that is clean, sanitary, uncluttered, and aesthetically pleasing Monitors the children to ensure they play and interact with one another safely and appropriately Supervises, nurtures and cares for children indoors and outdoors Develops the art and practical life areas of the curriculum and is responsible for introducing these lessons and teaching small group grace and courtesy lessons. Creates and implements monthly lesson plans with age-appropriate activities for the children in the classroom Implements necessary changes quickly and gracefully, especially on very busy days Engages in positive, empathetic, and creative interaction with children Monitors and reports developmental and safety concerns to the MPC Coordinator or Director of Primary Program Prepares appropriate snacks for the children, involving the children in preparation of snacks whenever possible Cleans interactive areas throughout the day Helps ensure all equipment is well-maintained and regularly inspected for safety hazards Exhibits teamwork with positive cooperation within the classroom Prepares attendance sheet each week for parents to sign out Notifies the MPC Supervisor of classroom supplies needed to be purchased MARGINAL FUNCTIONS Completes any necessary trainings: CPR, Safety, professional development (15 hours required) SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY none

REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Required: Minimum of 2 years of experience taking care of children CPR and first-aid training High school diploma or equivalent Montessori (MACTE) certification at the 0-3 or 3-6 level required Preferred: Strong verbal and listening skills to converse with children, other staff, and faculty Multitask and organizational skills to handle multiple children AMI diploma course Alcuin School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including color, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

HOW TO APPLY

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES CAN SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: Joanne.Chatlos@AlcuinSchool.org

WE OFFER MONTESSORI TRAINING SPONSORSHIPS FOR THIS POSITION.

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