Work Environment:

The Lillian and Betty Ratner Montessori School, founded in 1963, is a coeducational independent Montessori school for students aged 18 months through 8th Grade. We offer small classes taught by a distinguished faculty and a rich programofacademics, athletics, and the arts. The school operates on a beautiful 14-acre campus in Pepper Pike, Ohio, a suburb on the east side of Cleveland. The Ratner Montessori School has won high regard in the Cleveland community for being exceptionally responsive to the individual needs of each student and for valuing diversity and inclusion to a superlative degree.

Job Description:

The Elementary I Teacher co-teaches one of two Elementary I (grades 1 – 3) classrooms; together these classroom teachers have general responsibility for teaching Montessori Elementary I Levels (6-9 years ofage) in Language, Math/Geometry, and Cultural (Science, Geography, and History) academic areas. The following subjects are covered by specialists outside of the classroom: Art, Music, and Physical Education. Collaboration with the subject specialists as well as the other classroom teachers is expected. The Elementary I teachers will create a positive learning environment, and communicate well and frequently aboutclassroom dynamics with colleagues and administration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the lead teacher, assist in establishing and maintaining an authentic Montessori culture of learning that promotes self- directed work and normalization.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining classroom expectations that are appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of the students.
• Guiding children through the conflict resolution process when necessary, fostering their independence in maneuvering the process
• Supporting authentic Montessori lessons with the Montessori materials according to guidelines established by AMS.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, head of school, and teachers
• Participate in writing progress reports and parent-teacher conferences
• Support organizing/implementing all Lower Elementary trips and events
• Participating in professional learning in social-emotional skills and academics
• Attend and actively participate in all required professional learning and events including work with Social Emotional Learning, Academics, and DEIA programs
• Maintains all professional certifications necessary
• Agree to supportthe mission and philosophy of the School and to perform the duties in a professional manner and in compliance with any rules, regulations, and requirements established by the School, as set forth in the employee handbook

Required Qualifications:

The ideal candidate would….

• Possess a Bachelor's degree
• Possess 6-9 certification from an accredited Montessori institution, or willing to train
• Possess 3+ years’ experienceas a 6-9 teacher (or equivalent traditional environment)
• Enjoy working with children in an inclusive environment
• Possess strong classroom management skills
• Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Be a motivated self-starter who enjoys challenges, experimentation, and growth in a collaborative environment
• A sense of humor is essential!

Salary

Salary range: $45,000-$55,000

Please send resume and letter of introduction via e-mail to: Nadia Vinogradov-Carek: ncarek@theratnerschool.org 

The Lillian and Betty Ratner Montessori School is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel and applicants for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; national origin; handicap or disability; sexual orientation; or status as a veteran, Vietnam era, or special disabled veteran.