Lead Montessori Teacher

Job Description

• Interact with children in an open, honest, and loving manner, always with dignity and respect.
• Respectfully, courteously, and professionally include families in our Montessori environment and actively encourage and support family participation in program activities.
• Calmly and efficiently plan, supervise and implement the curriculum for the children in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the school.
• Serve as a positive and consistent leader for classroom staff, families, and the organization.
• Participate in the continuous and creative process to meet individual and program goals through training and professional development.
• Treat the children with dignity, respect and with sensitivity to their cultural and socio-economic background.
• Act on the faith that the child’s potential will reveal itself; trust that the child is able to do things by themselves.
• Responsible for ensuring the safety, health, physical and social/emotional well‑being of the children at all times.
• Schedule and complete all regular conferences, home visits, phone calls, monthly curriculum journals and developmental screenings as needed for each child in a timely manner.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with classroom teammates.
• Complete all supervisory responsibilities for classroom staff including but not limited to recruiting, one‑on‑one supervisions, performance evaluations, goals, and accountability.
• Participate in community and public relations events involving the school.
• Participate in recommended training programs, educational conferences, professional days, staff meetings, and other courses pertinent to professional growth.
• Complete all child‑related paperwork on a daily basis.
• Attend and participate in all regular scheduled meetings and agency events.
• Maintain required credentials.
• Maintain confidentiality with children, families and staff.

• Must have current A to I Montessori Diploma or in the process of completing the diploma (AMI or AMS)
• Must meet or exceed the requirements for a CDA (or Group Leader Certificate, Early Childhood Teacher, etc.) or be able to obtain within one year of hire.
• 2‑5 years of teaching experience with ages 0‑3 preferred
• Experience and commitment to working with children and families of diverse populations.
• Must be motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude with a commitment to customer service.
• Must demonstrate experience with leading a successful team.
• Must have oral and written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to work the hours of the position based on the organization’s needs.
• Must have reliable transportation in order to complete home visits.
• Must have current Infant / Child CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions or they must be obtained within the initial review period.
• Must complete clearance of a background check, post‑offer, pre‑employment physical, and TB test.