Upper Elementary Lead Teacher Position Available at Fully Accredited Montessori School
Do you want to work in a dynamic and inspiring environment? We have the career for you! Join our team of educational professionals and shape the minds of the future! A love of the outdoors is A MUST. An Upper Elementary Credential and experience working in a Montessori Upper Elementary classroom are required. This position is full time, 10-month, and 40 hours per week.
General Description of the Job
The Elementary Teacher is a Montessori professional and an integral part of the Parent-Child-Teacher triangle that frames our Portrait of a Graduate. The Elementary Teacher:
- Will provide an organized, safe, and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
- Is responsible for preparing and maintaining the environment in which the Montessori approach to education is implemented and incorporates TMA’s mission, culture, goals, values, philosophies, polices, and practices.
- Will work with other TMA teachers as a team to assist in the design and implementation of appropriate instruction.
- Will be accountable for maintaining the overall classroom environment to support Montessori teaching methods and demonstrate a devotion to lifelong learning and respect for the natural world.
- Will have opportunities to grow professionally through decision-making and working collaboratively to maintain positive relationships with families, children, and coworkers.
- Must always ensure the safety and supervision of all children.
- Will dress in a manner that reflects their role as a professional and allows them to interact comfortably with children.
Benefits
Paid Time Off: Benefits include 80 hours of PTO in addition to paid time off for the following holidays:
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Break - 5 days
- Winter Break - 10 days
- Spring Break - 5 days
- MLK, Jr. Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
Group Benefits: We offer medical insurance coverage for full-time employees who meet the eligibility requirements and who elect coverage. We also over Life Insurance and a 403b retirement plan available to all employees.
Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities
- Be enrolled in or have a Montessori teaching credential from a M.A.C.T.E. accredited training program for the age group of children assigned.
- Experience teaching in a Montessori environment.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Knowledge of development, safety, and regulatory issues surrounding the age group of children assigned.
- Effective classroom management skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Effective conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with students with learning differences.
- Demonstrated ability to work with students and families from diverse cultures.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team, multi-task, and be flexible.
- Must be able to work in the United States. We cannot provide visa sponsorships.
The Montessori Academy does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.