Casa Guide

**Role and Responsibilities**

A Cornerstone Schoolhouse Guide offers a Montessori education to learners between the ages of 3 and 6 years. They have been trained in the Montessori method (or willing to take training) and provide guided learning in a stimulating environment. The Guide closely observes each learner to determine and meet their individual needs. The Guide will work closely with our Lead Guide in our one room schoolhouse.

Responsibilities include:

- creating lesson plans and curricula focused on developing social, physical, intellectual, and emotional skills
- assessing learner's individual needs, and communicating with parents as required
- create a nurturing, stimulating environment where every learner feels included
- maintain educational documentation portfolios
- participate in team meetings, parent meetings, and professional development

Further responsibilities include:

- observing, guiding, supervising, and assessing learners while they learn in the classroom environment.
- developing lesson plans, independent learning exercises, curricula, and methods that cater to the needs of the individual child.
- creating and maintaining a safe, clean, stimulating classroom where all learners feel safe and valued.
- establishing rapport and building relationships with learners based on trust and mutual respect.
- setting an excellent example for learners and instilling good values in them like honesty, accountability, understanding, tolerance, respect, love, and kindness.
- monitoring and assessing learner progress, and maintaining learner portfolios.
- ensuring classroom supplies and equipment are available and in working condition.
- participating in school activities and accompanying learners on field trips.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

NAMC - Early Childhood 3-6, Montessori Preschool/Kindergarten or willingness to enroll and complete program within 1 year of employment.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 23 per week

Schedule:

- Day shift
- No weekends

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-07-15