1. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
1. Students
 Consistently strive to meet all Directress responsibilities of customer service, guiding
and nurturing the development and learning of primary/elementary students. Provide
(identifiable activity routines for the students) a prepared environment, offering and
facilitating activity “transitions,” observing the students constantly.
 Demonstrate a working knowledge and application of Montessori principles/philosophy.
 Use a daily schedule based on prescribed Montessori ideals. Function as a reference
person and exemplar for students.
 Maintain ongoing knowledge of Montessori principles. Maintain needed skills to guide
and direct primary/elementary students.
 Assist Administrative Director with primary/elementary Directress training/development
and Montessori program advancement.
 Create an environment that fosters and showcases Montessori learning.
 Maintain knowledge of local elementary expectations for kindergarten readiness,
keeping these in mind while guiding the learning process.
2. Parent Relations
 Communicate Montessori philosophy to parents.
 Recognize and respect appropriate parent/student confidentiality.
 Interact with parents in a positive, friendly manner.
 Provide parent/student with daily or weekly Guaranteed Communications and participate
with Administrative Director in Parent-Teacher conferences.
 Participate in student portion of parent tours, when possible.
 Promote Montessori primary/elementary program and school readiness with parents.
 Encourage parental involvement and support student’s relationship with family by:
o Providing opportunities to appreciate student’s families as a part of Montessori
program;
o Using information about families’ culture in experiences offered to students.
Responsibilities and Duties (continued)
3. Care.
 Maintain constant supervision of students in care; attend to students in distress.
Supervise all activities to ensure proper participation and safety.
 Use appropriate positive Montessori discipline techniques with students.
 Interact with the students in a friendly and supportive manner using student’s names
with calm tone of voice.
 Follow policy and procedures for all of the students’ activities and follow all regulatory
agency standards.
 Report to the Administrative Director any signs of illness, injury or abuse of students.
Take appropriate action in any emergency situation.
 Maintain sanitary standards for self and students.
 Maintain accurate attendance records of students.

2. 4. Other Staff Duties.
 Support Administrative Director in meeting facility and Director Responsibilities of
customer service.
 Consistently and regularly attend work as scheduled.
 Complete other duties as assigned by the Administrative Director or their designate.
 Assist with facility clean-up and maintenance of student areas, both interior and exterior.
 Attend scheduled Staff meetings, workshops, open houses and parent events as
requested.
 Must work in any additional capacity as requested by the Administrative Director as
needed in both short and long term situations
Important Qualities possessed
 Communication skills. I deploy good communication skills to tell parents and colleagues
about students’ progress. Also use good writing and speaking skills to convey this
information effectively. I communicate well with the children in a language they
understand.
 Creativity. I plan lessons that engage young students. In addition, I adapt my lessons to
suit different learning styles.
 Interpersonal skills. I understand children’s emotional needs and I am able to develop
good relationships with parents, children, and colleagues.
 Organizational skills. I am organized to plan lessons and keep records of their students.
 Patience. I am able to respond calmly to overwhelming and difficult situations.
 Physical stamina. I possess lots of energy.