Preschool Discovery Lead Teacher

Summary

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic educator to join our team, someone who shares our commitment to fostering a love for learning through engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences. If you have a warm heart, a creative spirit, and a confident approach to education, we would love to hear from you. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our youngest learners and their families. This classroom has a maximum of 7 students ages 2-3 years. Top candidates are able to create community amongst their students and communicate with families about ways that they can continue the learning journey at home

Duties

◊Observing, guiding, supervising, and assessing children while they learn in the classroom environment.
◊Developing lesson plans, shelf works, independent learning exercises, curricula, and methods that cater to the needs of the individual child.
◊Commitment to learning and applying the Montessori approach for learning.
◊Creating and maintaining a safe, clean, stimulating classroom where all children feel safe and valued.
◊Establishing rapport and building relationships with students based on trust.
◊Establishing partnerships with parents with a foundation of good, consistent communication.
◊Supporting and guiding students on their toilet training journey
◊Monitoring and assessing student progress, recording their learning journey.
◊Ensuring classroom supplies and equipment are available and in working condition.
◊Updating student records using our primary record keeping platform, Brightwheel.
◊Participating in school activities and accompanying students on field trips as scheduled
◊Participating in orientation and welcoming of new team members.

Requirements

◊Associates Degree in related field or higher. Will also accept A CDA.
◊Ability to complete Montessori Certification within 2 years of employment.
◊20 hours of training each year to satisfy state requirements.
◊An ability to teach groups of children of varying ages, needs, and abilities.
◊Ability to spend 100% of work time standing or moving about classrooms.
◊Physical activities include bending stooping, lifting, climbing, carrying, walking and or reaching on a frequent basis.
◊Patience
◊Excellent observational, communication, and diagnostic skills.
◊The ability to multitask, keep calm under pressure, and treat everyone with love and respect.
◊Excellent planning and organizational skills.
◊A lifelong learner

Nice To Haves

◊An ability to teach groups of children of varying ages, needs, and abilities.
◊Physical activities include bending stooping, lifting, climbing, carrying, walking and or reaching on a frequent basis.

Benefits

• Bi-Weekly Pay
• Medical plan Stipend
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Sick Leave
• Monday - Thursday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Up to two Fridays a month
• Scheduling flexibility