Children’s House Guide (Ages 3–6)

Position Summary The Children’s House Guide leads a primary classroom (ages 3–6), nurturing the development of the whole child through purposeful work, ordered environment, and gentle, consistent guidance. This individual helps lay the foundation for a child’s lifelong love of learning and faith.   Key Responsibilities ● Lead a Children’s House classroom with fidelity to the Montessori method ● Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly, and developmentally appropriate environment ● Implement the established Montessori scope and sequence of St. Monica’s Montessori, guiding each child toward growth in knowledge, independence, and virtue according to their development. ● Foster independence, concentration, and joyful engagement in work ● Integrate Catholic faith and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd into the classroom ● Collaborate with assistants and support staff ● Build strong, respectful relationships with parents   Assessment, Communication & Community Engagement ● Record weekly student progress in Montessori Compass ● Prepare and deliver end-of-semester student progress reports ● Conduct two goal-setting conferences with parents each year ● Lead at least one Parent Education & Formation (“PEP”) Night annually ● Participate in and support parent education events, including community potlucks ● Attend the Catholic Montessori Conference at the University of Mary Additional Responsibilities ● Lead daily prayer and model a joyful Catholic life ● Supervise children throughout the day, including transitions and outdoor time ● Maintain a peaceful, safe, and orderly classroom environment ● Participate in school events and community life ● Engage in ongoing professional and spiritual formation ● Support the broader needs of the school as they arise