Elementary Teacher K-6

Montessori Classroom Teacher

Position: Montessori Classroom Teacher - Upper Elementary (Grades 4, 5, 6)

Reports To: Principal and/or Designee

Position Type: Salary / Exempt

Work Schedule: 10-Month Position, Monday – Friday

Hours: 7:50 am – 3:50 pm

Salary Schedule: 10-months, Performance Based Schedule

Job Purpose:

To create a supportive Montessori educational environment conducive to positive, whole child focused, student learning while actively contributing to the development and implementation of the school’s programs and goals. 

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree and certification or eligibility for certification by the Florida State Department of Education to teach in the State of Florida.

·        Montessori certification or willingness to complete certification as requested by the administration. Previous experience teaching in a Montessori classroom preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Instruction, Montessori Curriculum, Materials, and Classroom Management:

·        Adherence to the ‘Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida’ (6A-10.0810).

·        Maintain accurate ESE paperwork and supporting documents to reflect the appropriate service delivery models and compliance with service for all ESE students identified on the 504, IEP or EP.

·        Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.

·        Design and implement consistent, individual, and group lessons within the integrated Montessori and inquiry-based model (Secondary Only), supporting each child’s direction and success. 

·        Establish clear expectations for behavior and academic performance and foster a respectful and collaborative classroom environment where students feel safe, valued, and empowered to take ownership of their learning.

·        Seamlessly integrate Florida State standards into Montessori scope and sequence to provide high-quality state standard instruction.

·        Conduct regular meetings with students to assess their own success and facilitate individualized progress.

·        Prepare the Montessori classroom environment to meet students’ needs and interests.

·        Participate in field trips and overnights as necessary.

·        Attend meetings relevant to teaching at the school or as requested by the administration.

·        Continuously engage in professional development, including conferences, training programs, and courses to deepen understanding of Montessori philosophy, instructional strategies, and best practices in education.

·        Firm commitment to upholding the school’s vision, mission, and core values.

·        Perform other related duties as required.

Parent Education, Meetings, and Conferences:

·        Participate and assist in developing school functions, including open houses, orientation meetings, parent education, and school-wide activities.

·        Prepare documents and reports necessary for parent-teacher conferences or other meetings requested by parents or school administration.

·        Establish open lines of communication with parents/guardians through regular meetings, newsletters, and conferences to discuss student progress, classroom activities, and school events.

Record-Keeping and Data Assessment:

·        Maintain student records, reports, evaluations, inventories, and tests.

·        Complete all progress monitoring and benchmark assessments on time as scheduled by administration.

·        Participate in all assessment-related training.

·        Prepare student progress reports and assessment reports as required by administration.

·        Coordinate with before- and after-school staff (where applicable) to ensure safe transitions for students.

Physical Requirements/Activity:

·        Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. 

·        The position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, lift (up to 20 pounds), finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing acuity, and visual acuity.

·        Indoor and Outdoor: Classroom Teacher is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive performance-based compensation and benefits package in alignment with Florida statute.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation.