Montessori Primary Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description
Summary

Develop individual and group lesson plan for each student based on the three year cycle for a Montessori Primary classroom. Guide children’s academic, spiritual, social and emotional learning through purposeful work and social interaction to reach their fullest potential. Provide a safe and caring environment that stimulates children’s love of learning in a prepared Montessori classroom environment.

Duties

On a daily basis, prepare classroom readiness for student learning. Montessori and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd materials for each area of the classroom should be attractive, orderly and complete. Maintain seasonal and relevant curriculum throughout the academic year. Assess areas for safety for children and staff.

Observe, develop and implement individual educational plan for each child designed to prepare student for the next educational level. Model and nurture caring relationships for fuller participation in the Christian community. Work with children at tables or on the floor, individually, in small or large group gatherings.

Use observation to keep accurate student records, attendance and assessments throughout the academic year. Log all lesson planning and record keeping into the transparent classroom, at least once a week.

Maintain caring and confidential relationships with students and parents. Conference with parents twice per year and other times as needed.
Communicate with families via a monthly newsletter(s), conference reports, telephone and email.

Share in the responsibility for the safety and physical well-being of the children in the classroom and playground at all times. Keep children under auditory and visual supervision. Immediately prepare a written report to be given to the director for all accidents stating date, time, nature of accident, and action taken. Follow Washington State Licensing procedures for licensed childcare for preschool age children.

Develop caring relationships with staff. Good Shepherd’s guidelines and Montessori philosophy and methodology should be used when training, overseeing and directing staff duties in the classroom. Conduct annual evaluation of assistants.
Maintain regular contact with the director, notifying immediately of concerns with children, parents, or staff.

Assist with other projects, programs, and planning as assigned by the director.

Participate regularly in staff meetings, in-service programs, workshops, and seminars.

Understand and exhibit a professional manner and appearance with co-workers, parents and children.

Requirements

Certification in Primary Level Montessori (MACTE Accredited)
Attend Safeguarding God’s Children and God’s People classes every five years
a Merit Account and a STARS number All documents must be in Merit.
Must complete the STARS 30 hours Child Basics as required by DCYF
High School diploma plus 30 hours Early Childhood Education college credit
Two years classroom experience with children ages 2 ½ to five
Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification
Current food Handler’s Permit from WA. dept. of Health
HIV/AIDS Certification
Negative Mantoux TB test in the last 12 months or proof of TB treatment
Documentation showing immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), either vaccination records or results of a Titer test prior to working in the program.

Portable Criminal Background Check Clearance
Able to lift 45 pounds
STARS registration, which requires 10 hours of continuing education per year

Nice To Haves

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level One- Must be willing to get.

Benefits

Full time 40 hour work week.
Paid health insurance, Dental + vison.
Paid sick vacation
retirement