What are the responsibilities and job description for the Montessori Teacher position at CWCC, Inc?
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.
