Lead Montessori Educator (MACTE Cert or Montessori Training Required)

Namaste Montessori School is seeking a Lead Montessori Primary Guide to teach in an established primary classroom. A Montessori Credential from a MACTE accredited training program or current enrollment in such a program is preferred.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading an established mixed-age Montessori classroom of up to 18 children ages 3 to 6 years. You will be working in a beautiful, well-equipped Montessori classroom, supported by two trained and experienced assistant teachers. The classroom is located in a renovated turn-of-the-century grange building. The outdoor space includes gardens, wooded areas, a pond, and open fields where the children play, explore, and learn.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• Montessori diploma for the appropriate age group or working toward certification
• Experience working with children
• Passion for the Montessori philosophy and excellence in communicating this philosophy to parents and the community
• Genuine warmth and love for guiding children and their families
• A benevolent outlook towards solving problems and advocating for our educational viewpoint (at Namaste Montessori, we call this growth mindset “focusing on the solution, not on the problem”)
• Willingness to work and contribute as a member of a team

Benefits

Namaste Montessori offers a robust community of thoughtful educators, competitive salaries and benefits, generous time off, tuition discounts, and excellent professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities
- Implement Montessori teaching methods to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for preschool children.
- Develop and execute lesson plans that align with the Montessori curriculum and educational standards.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere that promotes children's social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Collaborate with colleagues and parents to support each child's individual learning needs and progress.
- Utilize effective communication skills to provide feedback and updates on children's growth and development.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,346.00 - $54,229.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Montessori Teaching Certification or training (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Trumansburg, NY 14886 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Trumansburg, NY 14886: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $46,346 - $54,229