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Mentor for Upper [https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcuFqGqZzIkUsdpXLe1ly40AwLQtfMrsu7njmXU5nVECbbTHVsx1Gk5CXNTXFHz2gFVyY7NRym96mmn6Dm6oDz5Zz3FPYTqkUygyYN5OF14hfpajW7pvZw_UdGzI-Y1Nzyirkra5Q?key=TKa5GbJYwKL4tUC3RFV0l581] Elementary Classroom Guide in Training Job Posting Title: Mentor for Upper Elementary Classroom Guide in Training Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled Position Begins: August 18th, 2025 (teacher preparation days before school starts) Status: Part Time to Full Time (60-100% FTE) Salaried - 10 month teaching position Salary: $50,000-$65,000 (100% FTE) DOQ with competitive benefits package FLSA Category: Exempt Reports to: Head of School School Overview Lake Country School (LCS) is a compassionate and joyful community of children, adolescents, families, and faculty and staff that learn and grow together year after year. An independent school with a 45+ year history that is a nationally recognized leader in Montessori education, LCS is guided by its mission and its core values of Montessori pedagogy, peace education, stewardship, and love of work. LCS supports its faculty and staff with competitive salaries and benefits, strong adherence to AMI standards, beautiful, simple, and rich learning environments with a full complement of materials, and a commitment to professional development. Position Overview The Mentor for an Upper Elementary Guide in training will be responsible for working with the guide in training to create and maintain an authentic Montessori learning environment and offer lessons and guidance to support the developmental needs of children according to Montessori training. The Mentor will be primarily responsible for giving the lessons and working with the guide in training to support the students with their follow on work. The Mentor will also support the guide in training with communication with families regarding their child&#8217;s holistic growth and development, with regular connections throughout the year and the two conferences annually. Support the Guide in Training with the Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Prepare and maintain a high quality Montessori learning environment for optimal growth and development * Guide and assess students through the AMI Elementary curriculum * Plan presentations for the children and keep accurate records of presentations, classroom observations, and notes for conferences * Communicate with colleagues, student support team, and Head of School as needed regarding children in the classroom * Support the school and its mission, vision, and values Required Qualifications * AMI Elementary Diploma * Interest in and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion * Effective verbal and written communication skills Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for all positions as Lake Country School is committed to its faculty and staff reflecting the diversity of the Twin Cities area. Please submit a letter of interest, professional resume, and two professional references to: Amanda Zagelbaum<mailto:azagelbaum@lakecountryschool.org> Lake Country School - Montessori Learning Environments 3755 Pleasant Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55409 p: 612-827-3707 ex 118 f: 612-827-1332 www.lakecountryschool.org<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lakecountryschool.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C5613ff6d6022491fb45408dd7def0d1b%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638805187850191915%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=TlvbLtFy6VnS4po5SJnKBEVVdcv%2F1gkxzWzgwTIS210%3D&reserved=0>