SMMS seeks a Part to Full Time Assistant Guide!

Position Description

The Assistant Guide (AG) is friendly, proactive, and energetic. They partner with the Lead

Guide (LG) in creating and maintaining a Montessori culture to meet program, school,

and family expectations. Professional and courteous communication with all SMMS staff

members, families, students, and our community is necessary. The AG prepares and

presents activities/lessons as agreed upon and assigned by the LG. They are comfortable

with mature approaches toward student communication and contribute to a culture of

high expectations of young learners and adults alike. Also, upon learning the SMMS

conflict resolution process, the AG proves consistency in behavioral redirection and

natural consequences. The AG assists in developmental and academic reporting and

attends Parent-Teacher Conferences as needed.

Hiring and Accountability

This position reports to the SMMS Lead Guide and School Director.

Required Education and Experience

● Please access this Chart clarifying AG Qualification Pathways.

Primary Duties

● Participate in circle time/class meetings.

● Implement classroom management while individual, small and large group (circle

time) are in progress (answer questions, redirect children who are

wandering/disruptive, etc.).

● Regularly monitor the activity of the students.

● Alert the LG when a conflict arises in the classroom or playground (even if it seems

to have been resolved).

● Assume the Lead responsibility when the LG is in conflict resolution conversations or

otherwise engaged, including independently overseeing transition periods.

● Assist with/oversee clean-up at the end of the work cycles.

PO Box 4995; Buena Vista, CO 81211 719.966.5454

● Clean, stock, and prepare the outdoor and indoor environment before and after

school (in addition to the children’s cleaning).

● Deep clean classroom once per week.

● Direct parent/family inquiries in question to the LG or School Director.

● Act as primary “Go-To” adult for First-Aid and health issues.

● Perform administrative tasks (making copies, taking attendance, record keeping,

etc.) as requested.

Compensation

Hourly position ranges between $18-$20 per hour depending on experience.

To apply

Send resume and letter of interest to emily.petty@smmsbv.org.

SMMS seeks Substitute Teacher/Guides!

Hello!

We are looking for phenomenal grown-ups to add to our current Substitute Teacher/Guide list. If you're interested in learning more about working with a great crew of educators and adorably unique 3 - 6-year-olds, email Emily Petty at emily.petty@smmsbv.org.

We follow the BVSD calendar closely; our typical day is 8am to 3.30 pm. Thanks!