Primary Assistant

PRIMARY ASSISTANT for the 2026-2027 Academic Year

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Come join us! Alcuin School is looking for a Primary Assistant to join our team. Learn more about this exciting role below:

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

The Primary Assistant works closely with the Primary Guide tohelp direct students’ activities academically, spiritually, emotionally, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment that challenges each child to reach his or her fullest potential in these developmental areas and to assist in student management.

JOB SCOPE

This position works closely with the Primary Guide to ensure the classroom runs according to Montessori standards and expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists in the preparation and maintenance of the prepared Montessori environment

Assists in the care and maintenance of the classroom, including materials, maintaining an orderly environment, and keeping it clean and in good condition

Assists in the preparation of curriculum materials

Works with individual and small groups of children as directed by the Guide

Shares the responsibility for the safety and physical well-being of the children

Helps maintain the classroom inventory

Helps maintain current, accurate classroom records

Takes the lead in the classroom when the Guide is absent

Reports any and all accidents/incidents at once. Completes Incident Report and delivers copies of same to parent and Health Office

Greets children at morning carpool, insuring that they safely exit their vehicles

Works to implement the guidelines for behavior in the classroom and foster each child’s social and academic growth

Share with the classroom guide any observations of student behavior

Participates in a regular evaluation process including classroom observations, self-evaluation, and annual goal setting

Helps to supervise children in the execution of all emergency drills

Share with the Primary Guide any observations of student behavior

Meets with the Primary Guide to learn about the classroom duties and responsibilities towards the beginning of the academic year

Participates in weekly meetings with the Primary Guide to discuss the individual needs of the students and classroom environment in general

Attends and actively participates in Primary team meetings, and other meetings as assigned

Commits to professional development and best practices in Montessori education

Complies with the content of the Employee Handbook for all duties not listed

Adheres to the behaviors described in the Alcuin Standards of Faculty Excellence

Greets student in morning carpool, ensuring their safety as they exit their vehicle

Supervises students during lunch prep, lunch, and recess

Attends school, community, and/or parent education events as detailed in the Employee Handbook or as assigned by Director of Primary

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Assists with holding pool for extended day children

Assists in MPC on an occasional as needed basis

Substitutes in other classrooms as needed

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Primary and/or Head of School

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Required:

Ability to provide documents verifying authorization to work in the U.S.

Must pass Criminal Background Checks and Drug Testing

Experience working with children

CPR training

Ability to interact and communicate appropriately and professionally with parents, students, and colleagues, both written and verbal

Ability to interact and communicate professionally with colleagues, students, parents, and others in the school community and during off-campus school related activities

Ability to function as a team with colleagues and Director of Primary, and with other administrators as required

Willing to take Montessori Training, if recommended

Preferred:

AMI 3-6 Diploma

PAY RANGE

Pay is based on experience and is competitive with Independent Schools in the Dallas, Texas, area.

BENEFITS

Full time faculty and staff at School are provided with the following benefits:

High deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Alight

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Basic Life/AD&D Plan

Long Term Disability (LTD) Plan

403b Plan

Long Term Care (LTC) Plan

Aflac

Legal Shield

WORK SCHEDULE

Schedule: Generally, Monday to Friday, 7:30 to 4:00 pm. There may be some evening or weekend work. Holidays, Spring Break off unless work is required for a project, event, etc.

WORK CONDITIONS

Occasionally lift classroom supplies/equipment weighing up to 20 lbs.

Lift small children weighing up to 40 lbs.

Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods of time on daily

Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks such as at a computer keyboard

Works in standard classroom conditions and climates

Works outdoors supervising children at carpool and on the playground

Helps set up classroom environment and student work supplies

ABOUT ALCUIN SCHOOL

Alcuin School, one of the largest accredited Montessori schools in the U. S., along with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programs, provides an ideal learning environment that guides and nurtures the full development of the child from 18 months to 18 years of age.

Alcuin School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including color, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

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