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Montessori Thrive Assistant Training Course: Empowering Classroom Assistants for Success
Staffing has become a significant challenge in the Montessori space, particularly when it comes to finding and retaining effective classroom assistants. These vital team members often face a high turnover rate, and more often than not, they lack formal Montessori training. Recognizing this need in the Montessori community, we at Nido Marketing and Montessori Thrive are excited to announce a free online training course designed specifically for Montessori assistants.
Our goal with this t…
Building a Montessori Leadership Community & Support Network
Building a community and networking with other Montessori leaders is essential for school directors and administrators to find support. The biggest lesson that we at Nido Marketing learned following the COVID-19 pandemic was the importance of connection and community. We started our weekly Montessori leadership town halls to provide a weekly space for school leaders to come together and discuss various school leadership topics. We've had the opportunity to have several great conversations with t…
Retention Agreements for Montessori Schools: Keep Families Throughout the 3-Year Cycle
Montessori schools stand out for their unique approach to nurturing young minds, and a big part of our educational approach is the completion of the three-year cycle. However, many Montessori schools observe families and students exiting programs before their completion to attend public schools or different institutions. One effective strategy that Montessori schools can employ to secure students for the Kindergarten year and beyond is the implementation of retention agreements.
…A Team That Stays Together Builds Together: Improving Staff Retention at Your Montessori School
The success of a Montessori school is deeply intertwined with the dedication, passion, and expertise of its teaching staff. In the spirit of Maria Montessori's philosophy, where collaboration and continuity play pivotal roles in nurturing a child's development, maintaining a stable and motivated team is essential. Staff retention is not just a human resources metric; it is the heartbeat of a thriving Montessori community. It's important to have retention strategies in place so that you can build…
Raising Montessori Awareness: Montessori Education Week
Montessori Education Week is an annual event that celebrates the Montessori philosophy and its approach to learning. During this week, Montessori schools around the world organize various activities and events to promote awareness of the Montessori approach and its benefits. These activities might include open houses, parent education workshops, student showcases, and community outreach events. Montessori Education Week is an opportunity for Montessori schools to showcase their uniqu…
10 Things Great School Leaders Do To Start The School Year Off Strong!
For many school leaders, the summer months provide some much needed time for rest and catching up. As the start of the new academic school year approaches, it is important to start getting organized so that you can feel prepared for everything the year will bring.
We've put together a list of 10 things successful school leaders do before the first day of school. Each one is important and will help you kick off your year with a strong start!
1. Take Sufficient Time To Rest And Disconnect
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5 Things That Can Help With Staffing At Your Montessori School
We Know It Is Hard To Find Montessori Trained Guides
Staffing is currently a challenge for many Montessori schools. We know that several schools are finding it difficult to find experienced, trained guides. There seems to be a scarcity of workers across industries, but the decline has been particularly large amongst teachers and educators.
Montessori guides are essential to a well functioning Montessori environment. It can be overwhelming when school leaders and administrators have to overco…
Using Social Platforms To Advertise Montessori Jobs
Montessori Staff Onboarding 101: How To Set Your New Hires Up For Success!
Onboarding is the process of welcoming and integrating new employees into your workspace. It is an ongoing process that requires planning, strategy, and constant care. Onboarding a new hire effectively has become an extremely important part of the staffing process. Great onboarding begins before a new hire is brought on to the team.
There are many reasons why you should consider having a good onboarding strategy for your school:
- It reduces employee turnover: When people feel properly integr…
7 Strategies For Montessori Staff Retention
The pandemic, burnout, and changes in workplace culture and expectations has lead to staff retention challenges in the past few years. Many school leaders are not only struggling to find Montessori staff... they are struggling to keep current staff on their team. In Montessori especially, it is so valuable to have teachers who are happy, fulfilled, and want to remain a part of your school community so that they can continue to serve your students and families. When teachers are leaving sooner th…