Montessori Teacher

Job Summary

The Montessori Teacher is a guide who helps direct his/her students’ activities academically, emotionally, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment that challenges each child to reach his/her full potential in these developmental areas, following Montessori philosophy and procedures.

Major Responsibilities and Tasks

• Develops lesson plans and manages the learning experiences for students to ensure the needs of the groups and individual students are met.
• Assists students toward self-directed learning and normalization.
• Maintains a neat, well-organized, and attractive prepared environment consistent with Montessori pedagogy.
• Participates in professional activities designated by the Head of School, which may include workshops, curriculum retreats, meetings, grade reporting, planning, and other professional pursuits.
• Attends all pre-announced staff meetings, professional sessions and parent meetings.
• Works to develop close and effective relationships with parents, including opportunities to discuss and understand the child’s progress; encourages them to bond with both the class and the larger school community; provides individualized tracking of student progress.
• Participates in the admissions process, speaking from time to time with prospective families-at the request of the Principal of the school.
• Follows the school’s policies and procedures for student evaluation and record keeping, meeting all due dates as required; includes the administration of standardized tests (if applicable).
• Assesses the needs of the class and prepares requests for materials, furnishings, and framework of the budgeting process; updates inventory list and submits to appropriate management.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in E.C.E.
• Montessori Certificate preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 25-35 lbs.
• Ability to walk, kneel, sit, and stand for long periods.