Classroom Teachers (Grades K-8) Montessori

Grades K-8 Classroom Teachers

The Montessori School of Camden, a year-round, award-winning, accredited, Montessori, public, charter school, is seeking a passionate licensed elementary teacher to co-teach a group of approximately 24 students. The teacher is responsible for all instructional and operational aspects of the classroom. As a co-teacher, this work will be shared with another teacher who currently has experience in a Montessori classroom. The position necessitates a candidate who is mission oriented, highly collaborative, and demonstrates organizational and curriculum planning skills. Montessori certification is not required at time of hire; however, MSC expects that all lead teachers pursue Montessori credentials for the level that they teach. To facilitate this, we offer a fellowship program for those needing Montessori credentials.

Now is the time to join us and make a difference. Be a relentless force in the lives and educational future of children in the greater Kershaw County area at our award-winning school.

Essential Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains the prepared environment to nurture each child’s growth and development.
• Creates and executes interdisciplinary lesson plans that support all students on their individual paths through the curriculum.
• Develops materials as necessary to enrich the curriculum and meet educational objectives.
• Supports student adherence to the MSC Code of Conduct through modeling and intentional teaching of expected behaviors and routines
• Maintains and keeps current appropriate student records.
• Communicates with parents to ensure the greatest benefit from the Montessori experience.
• Contributes to the spirit of teamwork in and overall success of the school by showing participatory energy, enthusiasm, and allegiance to MSC.
• Seeks and pursues opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supports other staff members.
• Participates in the MSC identified feedback, coaching and evaluation processes with a growth mindset.
• Supervision of lunch & recess as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School that relate directly to the successful execution of a Montessori Elementary program.

Qualifications. The fully qualified candidate

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree.
• Is licensed to teach in the state of South Carolina.
• Willingness to complete a Montessori certification course at the appropriate level offered by a MACTE-accredited teacher education program.
• Has demonstrated the leadership and management skills necessary to manage all aspects of the position.

Salary & Benefits Per the MSC Policy & Procedure Manual

Supervision & Feedback: Head of School

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,155.95 - $54,746.95 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Camden, SC 29020: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37,156 - $54,747