School Name: Goodwater Montessori Public Charter School
Start Date: 11/08/2021
Please check out the site, and email if interested: www.goodwatermontessori.org
General Description
The Guide is in charge of the care of the students, the lessons given in both the Montessori
Curriculum and the TEKS, and the general care of the classroom, including the materials. The
Guide supports Goodwater Montessori School’s commitment to realizing its Mission, Vision,
and Values.
Reports to: Director of Montessori Instruction and Curriculum
Number of Days:183
Essential Knowledge and Skills
●Excellent knowledge of Montessori Principles and/or Texas Essential Knowledge and
Skills
●Excellent communication skills with students, parents, and staff
●Excellent collaboration skills with students, parents, and staff
●Excellent record-keeping skills
Major Duties and Responsibilities
●Consistently perform in support of Goodwater Montessori’s mission, vision, and values.
●Model exceptional character and ethical standards in guiding students at all times.
●Effectively and respectfully communicate with students, parents, and staff to ensure
collaboration.
●Ensure that academic requirements and goals meet in the development of the whole
child
●Implement appropriate teaching strategies to ensure achievement of academic growth
in both the Montessori and TEKS curricula.
●Work closely with Registrar to provide accurate and timely reporting of student data.
●Collaborate with teachers to create useful and applicable strategies for curriculum
alignment.
●Maintain the highest standard of Montessori instruction
●Maintain impeccable student progress data and effectively communicate it to parents.
Work with other guides1 to promote a collaborative approach to student assessment.
●Maintain the highest standards concerning the prepared indoor and outdoor
environments.
●Work collaboratively with the Assistant to ensure the safety and well-being of all
students.
●Ensure that the Assistant is trained in best practices in the classroom and other parts of
the building.
●Attend and participate fully in all staff and level meetings.
●Attend school functions such as parent meetings and fundraisers as requested by the
Head of School.
●Other duties as needed.
Education and Work Experience
●Bachelor’s degree.
●AMI, AMS, or MACTE certification, or in training for Montessori Diploma for the
appropriate level preferred.
●Texas Teacher Certification Preferred.
●ESL Certification Preferred.
Goodwater Montessori Public Charter School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees
and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In
addition to federal law requirements, Goodwater complies with all applicable state and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment.