Primary Guide | Alcuin School | Dallas, Texas

Organization: Alcuin School

Location of Position: Dallas, TX

Job Title: Primary Guide

Job Description: Implements all curricula in the classroom
• Keeps records of parent communications and reports same to Director
• Maintains updated records of each child’s progress
• Responsible for care and maintenance of the classroom, including materials, maintaining an
orderly environment, and keeping it clean and in good condition
• Supervises and works cooperatively with classroom assistant
• Prepares and submits required reports, including conference reports
• Conference reports must be submitted to Director prior to parent conference
• Conducts conferences with parents
• Participates in a regular evaluation process including classroom observations, self-evaluation,
and annual goal setting
• Communicates with parents, administrators, and student support staff concerning the
emotional and physical well-being of students
• Reports any and all accidents/incidents at once. Completes Incident Report and delivers
copies of same to parent and Health Office
• Helps to supervise children in the execution of all emergency drills
• Works to implement the guidelines for behavior in the classroom and foster each child’s social
and academic growth
• Share with the Primary Assistant any observations of student behavior
• Meets with the Primary Assistant to explain about the classroom duties and responsibilities
towards the beginning of the academic year
• Participates in weekly meetings with the Primary Assistant 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

Requirements: • Ability to provide documents verifying authorization to work in the U.S.
• Must pass Criminal Background Checks and Drug Testing
• AMI 3-6 Diploma
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 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

How to Apply: Submit resume and cover letter to Joanne.Chatlos@AlcuinSchool.org

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