Toddler Guide

Job Description

General

Position Summary:

The Toddler Guide prepares the Montessori environment, guides each child to reach his or her fullest potential, and collaborates with parents to support the growth and development of the whole child.

The Toddler Guide is responsible for maintaining the required Minimum Standards and Guidelines for State childcare licensing, preparing and maintaining the classroom environment per AMI standards, implementation and delivery of AMI Assistants to Infancy curriculum, guiding each child to reach his/her full potential, and working closely with parents to establish a strong relationship between families and the school. This position is a lead worker who guides and works closely with a classroom Assistant.

This position works directly with students and parents, and closely with the Director of Toddler. This position works more occasionally with the Director of Primary, the Office of Admissions, the Health Office, and the Director of Student Support, as well as consulting with external therapists as needed.

• Maintains the Texas Department of Health and Human Services Minimum Standards and Guidelines for Childcare, and required records for such, including completion of 24 required annual professional development hours, and required annual trainings.
• Establishes, maintains, and cares for the physical aspect of the Prepared Environment, per AMI standards.
• Nurtures the growth and development of the whole child by preparing her/himself to create the psychological environment of the classroom.
• Links the child to the Prepared Environment by carefully observing the child’s development and presenting all aspects of the AMI Assistants to Infancy curriculum.
• Guides and works cooperatively with the classroom Assistant.
• Develops a relationship with caregivers to educate and work in partnership to support the growth of the whole child.
• Keeps and maintains detailed records of each child’s progress based on classroom observations.
• Prepares and conducts conferences with parents, completes conference reports, and keeps records of parent communications.
• Communicates proactively with parents, administrators, and student support staff concerning student’s overall well-being.
• Participates in an annual evaluation process including classroom observations, self-reflection, goal setting, and performance review.
• Strives in all areas to exhibit the behaviors and expectations outlined in the Staff Handbook under Alcuin Standards of Faculty Excellence.

• Attends community functions, required events, and parent education events as detailed in the Staff Handbook.
• Completes confidential student evaluation forms as required in the application process for other schools.
• Other tasks, as assigned by the Head of School.

• Ability to provide documents verifying authorization to work in the U.S.
• Must pass Criminal Background Checks and Drug Testing
• Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Assistants to Infancy 0-3 diploma
• 2 years of experience leading a Montessori Toddler classroom
• Deep passion for Montessori and the 0-3 child
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be a team player

Preferred

• Four-year degree or higher
• Spanish speaking
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite applications

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