Bastrop Montessori is seeking a Montessori certified Primary Lead Guide:
Come be a part of a successful, and rapidly growing Montessori School, near Austin, Texas! Bastrop is one of the fastest growing suburbs of Austin, with lower housing expenses and minimal traffic! We are located close to the Colorado River and are called the Lost Pines because of the beautiful pine trees in our area. Hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing and kayaking are all close by. We have great food, live music, three farmers markets and a thriving arts scene. Bastrop is a slow-paced, family-friendly town and attracts many young families.
Bastrop Montessori provides a positive, collaborative work environment and strong sense of community, with generous and involved parents, where children grow and thrive.
Founded in 2019, we successfully weathered the many challenges of Covid, and opened in our new location in April 2022 with 12 children and 2 teachers. Since then, our enrollment has tripled to 60 children, and a rapidly growing waitlist. We enjoy a very close-knit community, with regular potlucks and off campus social events, all organized by our families.
Bastrop Montessori is nestled on 3.5 acres, with a pond, wildflower meadow, and water birds! We enjoy gardening, nature, plenty of outside play, art, singing and music. We value respect, cooperation, diversity, contribution through service, beauty, and kindness.
Our Mission: Bastrop Montessori empowers young people to imagine and build a better world. We provide a nurturing environment where learning happens through wonder, exploration and discovery. As members of the Bastrop community, we seek to make a difference through regular service projects. Come be a part of Bastrop Montessori and work with us to build a future that works for you and for us.
Primary Lead Guide:
The Primary Lead Guide is responsible for creating and maintaining a peaceful, nurturing environment in which children are inspired to explore and learn, and grow into respectful and caring youths, including the intellectual and social-emotional development of the children in her/his care.
Bastrop Montessori practices Peaceful Conflict Resolution and Active Listening. We value creativity, beauty, curiosity, nature, play, laughter, friendship, respect, and diversity.
Lead Teacher Job Requirements:
· Montessori certification
· College degree, or equivalent relevant life experience
· Minimum 2 years’ experience leading a Montessori Primary Classroom
· Collaborative, dedicated, committed to empowering children, team oriented, creative, positive thinker, kind, patient, and experienced with peaceful conflict resolution
· Physically able to get up and down from the floor with ease/work with active children
· Bilingual/Spanish is a plus!
Some of the key responsibilities of the Lead Guide include:
· Adhering to Montessori philosophy and practices
· Maintaining a peaceful, “failure friendly” learning environment, by use of positive language, positive re-direction, and peaceful conflict resolution
· Regularly rotating work, adding new work and creating units of study
· Maintaining order in the classroom, ensure that the children and the materials are respected
· Encouraging art, creativity, and interaction with nature
· Tracking and using annual classroom supply budget responsibly
· Maintaining classroom layout to support the changing needs of students
· Maintaining records of children’s progress, and communication with parents, including conferences
· Attending team and staff meetings
· Attending occasional school social events
· Collaborating and supporting with fellow teachers and assistants
Work starts August 1, 2023 to prepare classrooms. (Could make August 15th work.) Our students return on September 6th. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a sign on bonus of $500, with another $1,000 at end of 2024 Spring Semester.
Benefits: Paid time off, flexible schedule, competitive pay, tuition discount, supportive work environment. Time off includes one week for Thanksgiving, approximately 2 weeks for Winter Break, one week for Spring Break, two personal days per semester, plus all traditional school holidays. Working in the summer is optional. Teachers also have one full development day per month, and a daily planning period.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $4,000.00 - $5,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Classroom: 2 years (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Montessori Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person