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Prepare for the cognitive, social/emotional and physical achievement of children as well as for their safety and well being. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Specific Responsibilities: </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic\">Educational Program &amp; Student Services: </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">● Demonstrate competency with Montessori philosophy and methods </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">● Prepare an environment in which furnishings and materials are complete and correspond to the needs of the class. Careful monitoring of the rotation of materials throughout the school year to continually meet the cognitive, social/emotional and physical needs of children. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">● Set clear/consistent expectations for class routines and classroom community goals </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">● Assist children with personal care independence when applicable (toileting, hand washing, teeth brushing, etc.) </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">● Give lessons to students in groups and to individual students </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">● Prepare students for school events such as the Academic and Science Fairs, International Festival, assemblies, etc. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">● Recognize when students are not progressing as expected and communicate this to HoS for collaboration and follow-up </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">● Follow recommendations for students who receive support through a specialist (Early Intervention, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, etc.) </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">● Support students with individual behavioral plans </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">● Train and supervise children regarding emergency practices such as fire drills </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">● Give input on curriculum planning and implementation </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">● Inventory, replace or repair materials once a year to ensure full spectrum of complete materials that are in very good to excellent condition </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">● Maintain the daily cleanliness and overall preparation of common areas in classroom and throughout the school (student lockers, entrance ways, classroom furniture counters, etc.) </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic\">Constituent Relations: </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">● Build productive relationships with parents through parent education events, Parent/Teacher conferences (twice a year), additional parent meetings if concerns arise, and parent volunteer opportunities in the classroom. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">● Build positive relations with community organizations to support specific classroom curriculum and service learning </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic\">Administration: </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">● Prepare written progress reports for each child (twice yearly) regarding academic, organizational,</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">developmental and social growth. 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