What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEAD MONTESSORI TODDLER PRE-PRIMARY TEACHER position at Bozeman Montessori?
Bozeman Montessori has an opening for a full-time Montessori Pre-Primary Lead Teacher for one of our toddler (18 mth - 3 yr) classrooms. Montessori experience is ideal and we also provide on-the-job training for candidates interested in completing their Montessori teacher education.
Our Story: Bozeman Montessori is a place where the community comes together in support of children, to cultivate joyfully engaged individuals. Our seasoned, Montessori-trained teachers provide support as families navigate the complexities of the world in a safe, inspiring environment, intentionally designed for self-discovery and learning. Our flourishing community is grounded in the belief that everyone has value and a part to play in the world as unique as they are. Our science-based approach is responsive to the needs of individuals and supports the needs of human beings at every stage in life. In partnership, our time-tested method serves as a compass as families navigate their own journey.
Mission Statement: Our mission is to work collaboratively with families using the principles of Dr. Montessori to support child development within a community of caregivers. We strive to support the children’s independence and development while fostering in them joyful lifelong learning.
Our Core Values: Community, Integrity, Growth Mindset, Beauty
This Job is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Montessori-trained or desires to complete Montessori training.
- Consistent and reliable
- Loves young children and families and is able to honor the spiritual development of the child with a high level of relationship skills with adults and children alike
- Excellent Montessori classroom management awareness and ability
- Adaptable and flexible to changing circumstances and environment
- Wants to be a part of a vibrant and growing Montessori community that serves infants, toddlers and preschoolers through elementary.
- Is a life-long learner
Candidate Must: Provide a cover letter, resume, and three references to apply
Upon Hire:
- Satisfy licensing requirements, including providing current Tdap and MMR immunization records
- Be current in adult/child CPR-First Aid Training (or become so within one month of hire)
- Be willing to become current in Montana-required health and safety trainings (within one month of hire)
- Pass background checks as required by licensing at the time of hire
- Provide social media profiles
Preferred Education:
- Montessori credential in early childhood is exceptional, but not required
- Current enrollment or Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant College Program
- Experience with early childhood care and education
Ideal Candidate Has Capacity For:
- Leading an active environment of children from about 18 months to 3 years old including supporting staff, and special teachers
- Warmth, energy, and enthusiasm for working with young children with kindness, consistency, and calm
- Planning, organizing, and meticulous preparation and maintenance of the environment, inside the classroom and outside in our play spaces and garden areas
- Honoring our shared Montessori values of community, friendliness with error, compassion, and integrity, as well as an appreciation for diversity
- A commitment to protecting the physical and emotional safety of all children as a prerequisite for learning
- Demonstrating strong communication skills (both verbal and written) with all members of the community (adults and children)
- Ability to accept feedback gracefully and a willingness to embrace lifelong learning
- Showing professionalism, sensitivity, and respect for confidentiality on behalf of all members of our community
Job Type: Full-time (34-40 hrs/week, Monday-Friday academic year; summer, shorter week, M-Th) year-round with planned spring, summer and winter breaks
Employer Paid Benefits:
- Paid Earned Time Off for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays for eligible full time employees
- Additional Paid Time off for eligible full time employees
- QSEHRA (Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement) for eligible full time employees
- Telehealth/Teletherapy plan for eligible employee and family
- Simple Plan IRA Retirement with 3% company match
- Tuition discount available to child of employees who are enrolled in our programs.
- Paid professional development for required trainings and Montessori teacher education sponsorships available.
- Food program lunches for all employees
Find Us!
Center website: www.bozemanmontessori.com
Facebook page: @bozemanmontessori
Instagram: @bozemontessori
Bozeman Montessori does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in admission or hiring policies.
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