Position: Program Coordinator – Montessori

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the Principal, the Program Coordinator - Montessori will coordinate, support and develop the Montessori program.  This employee will also be responsible for the overall management and administration of the school’s Montessori program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with the ESP Office to facilitate the continued support and development of the PGCPS Montessori Program;

Represent the school at ESP Program meetings;

Support and participate in on-going Montessori professional development;

Assist/mentor classroom teachers in providing an authentic Montessori program at the request of teachers and/or administrators;

Observe students in classrooms at request of teachers, parents, and/or administrators;

Model Montessori lessons at teachers’ request;

Coordinate and conduct monthly Open House for prospective parents and community members;

Offer information to parents and community regarding the philosophy and methods of the Montessori Program;

Work with special subject teachers to raise awareness of Montessori philosophy and method;

Act as liaison between classroom teachers and special subject teachers;

Support paraprofessionals in understanding Montessori philosophy and applications in the classroom;

Assist administration in offering orientation for substitute teachers and lunch/recess monitors on Montessori philosophy and applications;

Participate in bi-weekly collaborative Team meetings;

Assist/coordinate quarterly planning meetings;

Participate in School Planning and Management Team;

Participate on IEP Team, including student observations;

Assist teachers and administrators in aligning Montessori curriculum with Maryland VSC;

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Montessori certification required;

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to effectively accomplish duties of the position;

Strong oral and written communication skills; and

Effective human relations skills.