Lead Montessori Teacher

Job Description

•Interact with children in an open, honest, and loving manner, always with dignity and respect.

• Respectfully, courteously, and professionally include families in our Montessori environment and actively encourage and support family participation in program activities.

• Calmly and efficiently plan, supervise and implement the curriculum for the children in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the school. 

• Serve as a positive and consistent leader for classroom staff, families, and the organization.

• Participate in the continuous and creative process to meet individual and program goals through training and professional development.

• Treat the children with dignity, respect and with sensitivity to their cultural and socio-economic background.

• Act on the faith that the child’s potential will reveal itself; trust that the child is able to do things by themselves.

• Responsible for ensuring the safety, health, physical and social/emotion well-being of the children at all times.

• Schedule and complete all regular conferences, home visits, phone calls, monthly curriculum journals and developmental screenings as needed for each child in a timely manner.

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with classroom teammates.

• Complete all supervisory responsibilities for classroom staff including but not limited to recruiting, one-on-one supervisions, performance evaluations, goals, and accountability.

• Participate in community and public relations events involving the school.

• Participate in recommended training programs, educational conferences, professional days, staff meetings, and other courses pertinent to professional growth. 

• Complete all child-related paperwork on a daily basis.

• Attend and participate in all regular scheduled meetings and agency events.

• Maintain required credentials. 

• Maintain confidentiality with children, families and staff.

Qualifications

• Must have current A to I Montessori Diploma or in the process of completing the diploma (AMI or AMS)

• Must meet or exceed the requirements for a CDA (or Group Leader Certificate, Early Childhood Teacher, etc.) or be able to obtain within one year of hire.

• 2-5 years of teaching experience with ages 0-3 preferred

• Experience and commitment to working with children and families of diverse populations.

• Must be motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team. 

• Must demonstrate a positive attitude with a commitment to customer service. 

• Must demonstrate experience with leading a successful team.

• Must have oral and written proficiency in the English language.

• Must be able to work the hours of the position based on the organization’s needs. 

• Must have reliable transportation in order to complete home visits.

• Must have current Infant/Child CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions or they must be obtained within the initial review period. 

• Must complete clearance of a background check, post-offer, pre-employment physical, and TB test.