Primary Lead Teacher/Guide

The Hans Christian Andersen Montessori School is actively seeking an experienced Teacher/Guide to work in our Primary Classroom.  Ideal candidates would be Primary Montessori certified through either AMS or AMI; however, other experienced candidates willing to pursue certification (with school support) would be considered. 

HCAMS is a small, well-established school with a beautiful, bright one-room classroom environment, located in a lovely rural landscape.

 Ideal candidate will possess the following qualities & skills:

• Montessori certified for the Primary environment.
• Deep understanding of and passion for the Montessori philosophy
• Intellectually curious with a desire to instill a love for lifelong learning in their students
• Solid communication skills and an ability to collaborate and cultivate relationships with colleagues and parents.
• A positive, warm, peaceful attitude
• Flexible and accommodating
• Mature professional who is dependable, reliable & punctual
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent classroom management
• Self-driven with a strong work ethic
• Familiar and comfortable with technology 

Responsibilities/ Daily duties:

• Work in collaboration with and support teachers/assistants in maintaining a harmonious, peaceful, clean classroom.
• Plan and execute individual and group lessons and activities, aligning with Montessori philosophy. 
• Participate in staff meetings, school functions, parent education, training, and professional development.
• Direct students’ academic, social, emotional, and physical activities in a prepared Montessori environment that supports and challenges the whole child. 
• Develop a warm and positive rapport with students. 
• Foster independence, self-motivation, and a sense of community among students. 
• Develop and implement new curricula and materials aligned with Montessori pedagogy, theory, and principles as needed. 
• Always oversee the safety and physical well-being of the children. 
• Maintain an orderly environment in good aesthetic condition. Model for the students how to share this responsibility. 
• Maintain curriculum planning, observational and academic records, including progress reports. 
• Manage classroom behaviors and implement peace education. 
• Maintain written records of all parent meetings, phone calls, emails, etc. 
• Prepare a weekly or biweekly update for parents. 
• Hold parent-teacher conferences during the school year and provide on-going communication to parents as needed. 

Other considerations:

• Able to perform light physical work and can lift and carry children weighing 15-30 lbs. Ability to bend, crouch, lift, kneel, sit on the floor and other light physical work.
• Able to maintain a calm demeanor while under stress or pressure.
• Participate in periodic meetings/ school events conducted outside of the normal workday.

Hours:

• Full-time; Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 3:45 pm

*Salary dependent on experience*