Elementary School Teacher

LOWER ELEMENTARY TEACHING ASSISTANT for the  Academic Year

Alcuin is growing! We are currently seeking a Lower Elementary Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated faculty as we expand our lower elementary student body. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young learners in a child-centered, academically rich environment.

As a Lower Elementary Assistant, you’ll partner closely with a Montessori Lead Guide (Teacher) to create a nurturing, orderly, and inspiring classroom for students in grades 1–3. You’ll help prepare the learning environment, support individual and group lessons, monitor student well-being, and model the values of courtesy, independence, and curiosity that are foundational to Montessori and IB education.

Collaborates with Lower Elementary Guide and other school professionals to meet the needs of all students emotionally, socially, and academically. May be asked to help organize field trips, or to work with room parents for organizing classroom activities.

• Assists in the preparation of curriculum materials
• Assists in preparing and maintaining the prepared Montessori environment
• Meets with the Lower Elementary Guide to learn about the classroom and recess duties and responsibilities toward the beginning of the academic year
• Assists with the care and maintenance of classroom materials, maintaining an orderly environment and keeping it clean and in good condition
• Meets with guides during a scheduled weekly meeting, keeping notes in TEAMS
• Greets students in morning carpool, ensuring their safety as they exit their vehicle
• Commits to best practices in Montessori education and professional development
• Follows through as needed with individualized student needs, including accommodations for Learning Profiles
• Checks work and maintain written records for each student as needed and notifies guides of trends or patterns
• Works with individual and small groups of students as directed by the Lower Elementary Guide
• Shares responsibility for the safety and physical well‑being of the students
• Supervises students during lunch prep, lunch, and recess
• Refers parents to classroom guides for details about students
• Assists with group interviews for prospective students
• Participates in a regular evaluation process including classroom observations, self‑evaluation, and annual goal setting
• Supports guide with implemented guidelines and expectations for behavior in the classroom and during other on‑campus/off‑campus trips and events
• Shares with Lower Elementary Guide any observation regarding student behavior, relaying information directly to Director of Lower Elementary when necessary or in the absence of the Lower Elementary Guide
• Reports all accidents/incidents pletes Incident Report and delivers copies of the same to parent and School Nurse
• Plans field trips and outings in collaboration with Teaching Assistant, room parents, Outdoor Ed. Coordinator or Director of Lower Elementary
• Attends school, community, and/or parent education events as detailed in the Employee Handbook or as assigned by Director of Lower Elementary
• Attends and actively participates in Teaching Assistant meetings, Lower Elementary meetings and other meetings as assigned
• Walks with students to ASE, After School Activities, or afternoon carpool
• Takes the lead in the classroom in the absence of the Lower Elementary Guide
• Refers parent questions and/or concerns to Lower Elementary Guide
• Attends and actively participates in Lower Elementary Teaching Assistant meetings, and other meetings as assigned
• Complies with the content of the Employee Handbook for all duties not listed
• Adheres to the behaviors described in the Alcuin Standards of Faculty Excellence
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Lower Elementary and Head of School

• Completes bus drivers training and drives students in an Alcuin school bus as needed for class/school related activities
• Mentors new Lower Elementary Assistants as requested by the Director of Lower Elementary

Required:

• Ability to provide documents verifying authorization to…