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We will serve 388 students in PK3 through grade 6. At Breakthrough Montessori PCS, we believe in the unbounded potential of all children. Students of all races, classes, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and backgrounds deserve a personalized education. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif\">Our school is grounded in an institutional commitment to development, prevention, and community. We support human </span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: bold\">development</span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif\"> through an uncompromising application of the time-tested Montessori instructional model. We support </span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: bold\">prevention</span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif\"> through early learning, support and intervention, enabling us to quickly and effectively address learning challenges. Finally, we support the </span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: bold\">community</span><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif\"> through an intensive approach to family engagement. </span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt\">Breakthrough Montessori PCS is committed to equity in all areas of our school’s work. We are a supportive environment that seeks to employ a diverse staff reflective of all genders, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and backgrounds. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt\">Breakthrough Montessori PCS is a coaching school; all team members receive and give coaching to support professional growth.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(79, 129, 189); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt\">Position Summary:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt\">Under the direction of the Assistant Principal, the Montessori Assistant- Primary works with the classroom Guide as they plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for students. They assist the Guide in preparing a structured, student-centered learning environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of all children; monitor and evaluate student development and outcomes; communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and community; works within the Montessori pedagogical scheme to develop and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students; maintains appropriate records; follows required procedures and practices and monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(79, 129, 189); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt\">Essential Functions and Responsibilities:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt\">The Montessori Assistant- Primary is a 10-month position. Typical working hours are Mondays from 8:00am-4:30 pm and Tuesday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Responsibilities include the following:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt\">Assist in the planning, implementation, and coordination of the Montessori classroom </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt\">Maintain a prepared learning environment according to the developmental and curricular specifications outlined in the Montessori Scope &amp; Sequence</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt\">Knowledge of the nomenclature associated with Montessori materials and an understanding of how to support children with their use</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt\">Set limits and boundaries and maintain appropriately high standards for child behavior in the Montessori context </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt\">Observe student activity and base lesson support on observed needs and interests as well as knowledge of previous lessons given </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; 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