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• Schedule Time Of Operation The Montessori school would open at 7:00am for children needing an early arrival time. Classes for morning primary grades would begin at 8:00am and dismiss at 11:00am. Classes for afternoon primary grades would begin at 12:15pm and dismiss at 3:15pm. Classes for elementary grades would begin at 8:00am and dismiss at 2:30pm. Late pick up would be available until 6:00pm. Classrooms And School Capacity The school would be divided into four classrooms: 1)A before/after class care room for primary children, 2)A primary classroom for preschool and kindergarten, 3) An elementary classroom for 1st- 3rd grade, and 4) An elementary classroom for 4th-6th grade. The State Licenser would have the final determination of classroom capacity, but from initial conversations the following are estimated. The before/after class care room would have a capacity of 15- 18 children. The primary classroom would have a capacity of 22-24 children. And both elementary classrooms would have a capacity of 24- 27 children. The overall capacity of the school would be 85-96 children. School Staffing Requirements Staffing requirements would be in compliance with state guidelines. From initial conversations, the staffing requirements would be as follows: 1)A Primary Montessori Teacher, 2)Two Before/After Class Care Room Teachers, 3) Two Elementary Montessori Teachers, 4) Four Montessori Teacher Assistants, and 5) A School Secretary/Office Manager. Following is a brief explanation of each position's qualifications: • Primary Montessori Teacher: 1. Diploma from an accredited Montessori educational facility for Primary level, and/or relevant BA/BS degree 2. Previous teaching experience at the Primary level, preferably in a Montessori environment, or previous experience with children at the Primary level 3. Meet school and state education requirements, including appropriate teaching certification and workshops as required 4. Maintain a current First Aid and CPR certification 5. Meet school and state health requirements and immunizations 6. Submit necessary documents to complete personal file, including three references, diplomas, transcripts, and background check Before/After Class Care Room Teacher: 1. Two years post secondary education at Primary level 2. Previous teacher assistant experience, preferably in a Montessori environment and/or knowledge of Montessori teaching philosophy 3. Meet school and state education requirements, including appropriate teaching certification and workshops as required 4. Maintain a current First Aid and CPR certification 5. Meet school and state health requirements and immunizations 6. Submit necessary documents to complete personal file, including three references, diplomas, transcripts, and background check 41111 Page 2 of 3