What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Teacher position at Mount St. MIchael Catholic School?
Mount St. Michael is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Lead Guide for a Montessori PK3-5K Class.
We are looking for an experienced AMI/AMS/MACTE Montessori-credentialed teacher or Early Childhood teacher who would be responsible for the implementation of an authentic Montessori Early Childhood (3-6) curriculum in a safe, healthy, and nurturing classroom environment that supports each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth and development.
Our ideal candidate would possess a mature, gracious, highly responsible, and professional manner and exemplify a consistently positive attitude and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
We are looking for a candidate who is innovative, flexible and has a strong understanding of the Montessori pedagogy. As well, since we are a Catholic school- we are also looking for a Guide who is ideally Catholic, but one who at least will respect our religious affiliation and help to promote a love of our faith to the students.
Experience and Education:
- Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field or equivalent professional experience
- AMS, AMI or other MACTE-accredited Early Childhood diploma/certification
- Prior lead teacher experience with 3–6-year-olds in a licensed or accredited Montessori school
- Knowledgeable about Montessori philosophy and materials
- Meet additional requirements as set by minimum state standards, background check, etc.
- Preferred Qualities:
- Respectful, thoughtful, and mature communication style with children, co-workers, and parents
- Catholic or amenable to Catholicism – and a respect for the faith that will translate to the students
- Interest and willingness to engage in ongoing professional development
- Demonstrates initiative and support in school needs
- Excellent writing skills
- Problem-solving abilities with creativity and resourcefulness
- Passionate, knowledgeable, and self-motivated
- Excellent references
- Attentive and responsive to details
- Able to work independently and provide effective leadership
- Interacts with an abundance of patience in all situations
- Dependable, reliable, and timely
Main Job Responsibilities:
- Proactively plans and prepares classroom activities and age-appropriate Montessori lessons that provides for the individual needs of each classroom student and supports cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development in a safe and nurturing atmosphere
- Works with the Assistant Guide to ensure that all children are making good progress through the curriculum
- Ensures that the classroom is a beautifully and richly prepared environment, with attention to details that support the needs of the children within the classroom
- Manages clutter and keeps all items in good working condition, arranged and orderly, and properly cleaned. Classroom management techniques knowledge of Montessori ideals and philosophies and experience in implementation
- Provides close supervision of children and proper discipline and guidance techniques
- Ensures proper child to teacher ratios, along with other accreditation standards
