Lead Montessori Teacher
- Full-time
Company Description
At Camden Hill Montessori, we are student-centered and appreciate the diversity in our students’ individual learning styles. In addition to being committed to Maria Montessori’s belief that children learn best at their own pace and through their own desire to learn, we make use of various technologies to ensure that our students master the academic readiness skills that will prepare them for their next step in education.
Job Description
We are seeking teachers with a passion for working with young children in our community. The candidates will offer flexible thinking, curiosity, and creativity as part of a larger teaching team that strategizes and explores the implementation of core Montessori principles. The ideal candidates will also work collaboratively with co-teachers, communicate confidently with parents, both verbally and in writing, and have strong organizational skills that allow for the structure and routine young children need.
Lead Teacher duties and responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain a Montessori environment in which the furnishings and materials are developmentally appropriate and welcoming to children
- Ensure the safety and well-being of students in the classroom
- Work cooperatively with the assistant teacher
- Deliver established Montessori scope and sequence
- Responsible for parent communication, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly newsletters
- Will deliver parent education, reports, and conferences
Qualifications
• At least 1 year of professional teaching experience preferred
• High School Diploma/GED required. College ECE coursework is highly preferred.
• Montessori certified or willing to obtain certification
• CPR and First Aid Certification preferred.
• Must meet state specific guidelines for the role
Additional Information
The pay for this position is $18-$20/hour. All applicants need to be dedicated, team players with a strong work ethic and desire to build a fantastic Montessori team! We are Montessori with a twist so you would need to be open to other techniques that we use. We offer great benefits: child care discounts, medical insurance, paid time off, paid time off for holidays, and training.