Pre- Primary Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Karter Montessori of South Riding is currently accepting applications for a full-time certified Lead Montessori Teacher for Primary classroom (ages 3 - 6). Karter Montessori offers an authentic Montessori curriculum focused on community growth, collaboration and unity through shared values rooted in empathy and peace.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Refine & maintain the Montessori classroom prepared environment for the child to explore, creating materials and designing lessons as necessary for the success of the classroom
• Give sequential Montessori presentations, according to the individual needs and progress of each child, and in accordance with the Montessori teaching philosophy
• Track individual child progress
• Create and maintain a safe, joyful, positive atmosphere for the children
• Carefully observe individual children to gain insight into their needs, and problem solve their challenges in order to meet those needs
• Be a positive leader for Assistant Teachers and / or Floaters who will support the classroom
• Communicate proactively with parents on an informal basis, including emails, verbal conversations, and active Facebook posting on the campus closed Facebook group
• Write progress reports twice per year
• Conduct parent / teacher conferences twice per year
• Hold one-on-one meetings with parents as necessary to meet the needs of individual children

Required Skills / Experience

Why join us? Here are some of the benefits we offer :

Paid time off

Health / Dental / Vision insurance

Education assistance or tuition reimbursement

Child Care benefits

Employee discounts

Team based collaborations

Growth within the school

Fun environment - festivals

Team potlucks

Weekly staff lunch

Holiday celebrations and concerts

And more!