Primary Assistant | Alcuin School | Dallas, Texas

Organization: Alcuin School

Location of Position: Dallas, TX

Job Title: Primary Assistant

Job Description: 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 Assistant 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

Requirements: HS diploma or equivalent required.
Childcare experience preferred.
Knowledge of Montessori preferred.

How to Apply: Send a cover letter and resume to joanne.chatlos@alcuinschool.org

We offer Montessori Training Sponsorships for this position.: Yes