Montessori Lead Teacher: Dallas, TX

Location

North Dallas (8703 Stults Rd. Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75243). Relocation support is available for this role.

Compensation and Benefits

• Full-time, benefits-eligible, salaried position
• Salary range: $63,000 - $101,000 per year. The upper third of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who demonstrate strong performance over time. Starting salary will vary by qualifications and prior experience.
• 32 paid days of scheduled breaks
• 3 paid days of personal time off
• 9 paid days of sick (care) time
• 10 paid holidays
• Additional time off if required by applicable law
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match
• Paid parental leave
• Employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care
• Additional benefits available (see full job description for details)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (OR 4 years of Montessori Primary Lead Teacher experience in lieu of a 4-year degree)
• Two or more years of experience as a lead teacher or guide, teaching children from infancy through third grade with strong outcomes
• Demonstrated primary (age 3-6) Montessori knowledge and skills
• Ability to meet all credentialing criteria for lead early childhood teachers in Texas
• Ability to meet all additional training and eligibility requirements of Texas, including clearing background checks, tuberculosis tests, and so on, with required documentation of eligibility and training completion submitted to each state's respective child care regulatory agency prior to start of employment
• Experience monitoring and maintaining accurate records on the progress of individual students
• Ability to independently supervise, communicate effectively with, and care for young children safely, including ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs
• Demonstrated personal commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and experience working across lines of difference

Preferred Qualifications

• Primary diploma from an AMI, AMS, or other MACTE-accredited institute
• Experience teaching or guiding students in a child-led learning environment (e.g., Montessori, Reggio)
• Experience working with children and families in low-income communities in the US
• Experience working with children with special needs

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active Montessori learning experiences
• Use the Bezos Academy curriculum and current research-based instructional practices to develop integrated units of instruction that meet both the group and individual needs of students
• Prepare and maintain a clean, orderly, and attractive Montessori environment with the instructional resources needed to meet the development needs of every child in the classroom
• Create an environment that demonstrates rapport with and respect and kindness for, all students as well as between students
• Use Bezos Academy assessment tools/strategies such as observations, children's work samples, continuums of development, portfolios, etc. to help make instructional decisions for individual students
• Monitor and maintain accurate records on the progress of individual students; use school-approved screening and evaluation tools
• Use relevant, approved technology to support instruction
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and families regarding student progress and student needs
• Establish a positive relationship with families and students, providing regular communication with families about their children
• Maintain teaching skills and participate in professional development activities
• Engage in on-going self-assessment and refinement of practice as well as in collaborative professional growth
• Participate in collegial activities and meetings designed to make the entire school a productive professional learning community
• Support the learning and development of assistant teachers
• If applicable, serve as a supervising teacher for teachers enrolled in Bezos Academy's in-house Montessori credentialing program, including providing feedback and completing progress evaluations
• Assume postures at low levels (e.g. kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor) as needed to communicate effectively with children