Contact Name::Johnny Francois
Contact Position in Company::Professional Development
Contact Phone::(404) 967-4639
Contact Email::Jfrancois@lumamontessori.com
Position Available::Lead Montessori Guide
School Name::Luma Montessori
This is a::Current Opening
Job Description::Title: Lead Montessori Guide
Pay: Salary expectations are based upon experience
Luma Montessori is a modern early childhood daycare that stimulates young absorbent minds of emerging learners from 1 year old through Pre-K.
Luma delivers children-centered pedagogy, which provides individualized curriculum, and transparent assessment plans that result in uncommonly academic preparation with spaces that inspire true learning.
Luma’s primary goal is school readiness by instilling confidence, teaching independence, and developing an inherent joy of learning.
How we work for you:
• Competitive pay
• Sign-on bonus
• Yearly Performance Bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA & HSA, 401k plan
• Paid time off
• Part time and Fulltime availability
• Supportive work environment
• Child-care tuition discounts
• Montessori Certification assistance
Requirements
• Montessori certification
• CDA (Child development Associate) certification
• Minimum of a 2-year college degree in early childhood and/or work experience related to education.
• 3 to 5 years of Prior experience working with early childhood education, preferably within a Montessori setting and or daycare.
• CPR certified and Basic first aid training is a huge plus!
• Ability to lift approximately up to 70
• lbs.
• May be required to kneel, bend, squat, sit on the floor for extended periods of time, or crawl to accommodate children on a day-to-day basis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• On-the-job training recommended.
• A passion for early Montessori childhood Education.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards; ensuring that all materials are in good repair and all sets complete.
Developing materials when needed.
Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching
Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
Working with children 12mos - 6 years old in a loving and nurturing way.
Ensure all school policies and state regulations are met.
Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene, and safety standards.
Attend professional development meetings and school events as a member of the school community.
Be the best possible human being you can be to exemplify Luma value system to ensure positive outcomes to both children and staff.
