Upper Elelmentary Teacher

Riverbend School is an innovative Toddler-8th Grade Montessori community located in Natick, MA. Our community of faculty and staff embrace teaching the whole child and commit to their own ongoing growth and development as educators and as human beings. Riverbend prides itself on its diverse and gender-inclusive staff and student population, and welcomes candidates from a variety of races, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
  Reports to: Director of Elementary and Middle School Classification: Exempt Oversees: N/A Scope of Work: Classroom instruction for grades 4-6 (ages 9-12)  Experience Requirements:Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

2 years Montessori classroom experience preferred

Must be comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment and committed to embracing differences and valuing multiple perspectives Education/Certification Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree 

9-12 (Elementary 2) Montessori certification from an AMS or AMI accredited training center 6-9 (Elementary 1) Montessori certificate (in addition to Elem.2) preferred

Clear CORI and MA fingerprinting General Responsibilities: Design and prepare an inviting and challenging Montessori environment using a full complement of Montessori materials as well as supplemental materials. Prepare for the academic, organizational, and social achievement of children as well as for their safety and well being.
Specific Responsibilities: Educational Program & Student Services:

Demonstrate competency with Montessori philosophy and methods

Prepare an environment in which furnishings and materials are complete and correspond to the needs of the class

Set clear expectations for academic responsibilities and class routines

Help each child to develop a daily work plan

Give lessons to students in groups and to individual students

Prepare students for school events such as the Academic and Science Fairs, International Festival, assemblies, etc.

Give input on curriculum planning and implementation

Lead and supervise students on field trips

Recognize when students are not progressing as expected and communicate this to administration for collaboration and follow-up

Follow recommendations for students with an IEP, 504 or neuropsych evaluation and insure that they have the supports in place to be successful

Support students with individual behavioral plan

Lead and supervise students on field trips and overnight excursions

Train and supervise children regarding emergency practices such as fire drills Constituent Relations:

Build productive relationships with parents through parent education events, Parent/Teacher conferences (twice a year),  additional parent meetings if concerns arise, and parent volunteer opportunities in the classroom. Build collaborative relationships with other faculty and administrative staff

Build positive relations with community organizations to support specific classroom curriculum and service learning Administration:

Prepare written progress reports for each child (twice yearly) regarding academic, organizational, developmental and social growth.  Submit progress reports to administration 

Manage and organize prospective student visits and paperwork.  Work with Director of Admission in discussing student assessment.

Setup overnight field trips 

Direct volunteer activities

Maintain daily attendance in Renweb

Work collaboratively with administration to address concerns regarding  students, parents and staff

Report all accidents/ incidents to administration and complete accident forms as needed

Attend weekly level and faculty meetings 

Attend all mandatory events

Perform duties related to arrival/dismissal of school

Perform lunch/recess duties School Culture

Demonstrate a strong commitment to professional ethics

Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Montessori Education by modeling the Montessori values of grace and courtesy, respect and responsibility in visible daily actions

Demonstrate commitment to competent communications and conflict resolution efforts across the school community

Protect the privacy and confidentiality of each student and colleague

Consistently give input on teacher leadership

Assist in planning school events Professional Development

Attend in-service training as provided by Riverbend School Other: Take on duties as assigned It is expected that all staff will function as self-directed members in a team effort. All activities and performances should meet appropriate professional standards and adhere to the philosophy and mission of Riverbend School.

Salary : $45,000 - $65,000