Elementary Montessori Lead Guide

Elementary Montessori Lead Guide - 2026-27

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SUMMARY
Plans and develops, under the guidance of Administration, instructional materials, lessons, and other activities to support Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School’s goals and objectives in accordance with the mission statement. The Lead Guide is responsible for planning, organizing, and providing learning experiences for elementary aged children in an authentic Montessori environment. The Lead Guide evaluates the needs and abilities of children and determines methods and techniques to best present and provide instruction to children across all subject areas.

The Lead Guide assures children show continuous improvement in learning basics and essential skills.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Plans and implements a program of instruction that adheres to the Montessori philosophy, as defined by the Association Montessori Internationale, and the mission of the school.
• Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where children are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences and assists children towards self-directed learning and normalization.
• Ensures that child growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or program classification.
• Recognizes learning opportunities; modifies, plans and implements instructional resources, including lesson plans to meet the needs of the children with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures, including but not limited to prompt attendance entries, lesson records, and progress reporting.
• Prepares and maintains the classroom environment and ensures materials are complete and in good repair and maintained in accordance with Montessori’s principles of beauty, order, and simplicity.
• Maintains appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance and appropriate use of conference, meeting, and planning time.
• Facilitates “Going Out” and community engagement opportunities as part of the child’s school experience.
• Monitors and evaluates child performance goals, under the guidance of the Head of School.
• Works with the special education team, including special education paraprofessionals, under the guidance of the case manager to coordinate the educational needs of the child.
• Participates in the Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings for Special Education children.
• Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with children, parents, peers, and community.
• Coordinates activities for Teacher Assistants and substitutes to support the classroom.

• Establishes reasonable rules of classroom behavior and follows Cornerstone’s discipline guidelines and policies for children not adhering to school rules.
• Establishes and supports a dependable procedure for conflict resolution in the classroom and other school environments.
• Supports the children in creating guidelines for the policies/rules of the classroom, giving the children opportunity and practice of raising and discussing common concerns on a regular basis. The Lead Guide shall assist the children with the grace and courtesy required, and toward the goal of enabling the children’s independent responsibility for the functioning of their community.
• Takes measures to prevent accidents and protect children, staff, equipment, materials, and the facility.

• Works within the framework of his/her Montessori training.
• Researches and stays current in subject matter, knowledge, and learning theory and is willing to share this information with other staff members.
• Coordinates activities with the teaching faculty and in connection with the classroom environment.
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Attends all staff meetings regularly throughout the year.

• Follows Cornerstone’s policies and procedures for child evaluation and record keeping, meeting…