Montessori Lead Teacher

About This Role

We are a small Montessori school in Fall City that is looking for a Montessori Trained Teacher. This position is ideal for the teacher who is self motivated and is looking for the opportunity to work in a positive, supportive work environment. The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and co-workers in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and strengthen parent relations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement Montessori curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, daily updates, weekly newsletters and parent-teacher conferences
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers
• Document student progress through on-line record keeping program
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement

Requirements

• AMS, AMI, or MACTE Montessori Teaching Certificate
• Strong work ethic and desire for long term employment
• Good oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment
• A strong understanding of child development
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification
• Background check and fingerprinting
• 30 Hour STARS Basic Training or ECE Certificate
• Food Workers Card
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training
• TB Test
• Immunization Records
• Must currently live in the United States

Benefits

• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Paid vacation/personal leave
• Supportive Administration
• Wonderful Parent Community
• Work with happy, engaged students
• 401K
• Educational scholarships