Educational Coach / Trainer - Primary Program

Responsibilities

• Program Quality & Compliance: Ensure the school meets Early Achievers and AMS standards for best practices in Early Childhood education. Ensure Montessori program fidelity across classrooms through regular observations, coaching, and feedback aligned to Montessori principles and the school’s pedagogy.
• Staff Development & Mentorship: Oversees New Employee orientation and ongoing Montessori training for the first 90 days of a new Primary staff member’s employment to ensure alignment with Montessori principles and adherence to DCYF requirements and School policy and procedures.
• Parent Partnership: Collaborate on creating or providing parent partnership opportunities, including but not limited to: in-person meetings, virtual presentations, written materials, and resource lists. Plan for and attend (along with the Primary Program Director) Parent Meetings for children in Child Study.
• Student Support: Identify students who may benefit from additional supports through observation and staff consultation. Guide classroom staff (including interns) in collecting and documenting observations, work samples, and other relevant data. Collaborate with the Behavior Specialist to develop an observation plan, recommended strategies, and follow-up steps once a student is identified as needing support.
• Administrative Responsibilities: Edit half of half Primary progress reports with a focus on students in child study to provide consistent feedback to parents. Create quarterly newsletters for classroom assistants, including interns. Provide coverage for Front Desk staff or other roles as needed during staffing shortages; note opportunities to strengthen front desk or classroom practices as appropriate.

Qualifications

• At least 6 to 8 years of Montessori teaching experience in a Primary Level
• Montessori Credentials via AMI, AMS, MACTE, or MEIPN
• Degree in Psychology (preferred but not required)
• Experience working with children with ADHD, Autism, etc.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic school environment
• Collaborative team player who builds trust and strong professional relationships
• Organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Forms)
• Comfortable leading both small and large professional development sessions
• Confident and engaging presenter with the ability to facilitate group trainings and discussions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled in providing constructive, clear, and actionable feedback
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative