Certified Elementary Directress: 6-12, 6-9, 9-12

The Children's Tree Montessori School in Old Saybrook, CT, is looking for an experienced Elementary Montessori Directress. Qualified candidates will have Montessori certification training from a MACTE accredited training center, experience working in a 6-9, 9-12 or 6-12 year old Montessori classroom, a love for Montessori education and a respect for all children, excellent communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, and the ability to think creatively and prepare new works to meet the needs of students. Competitive salaries offered.

Qualifications for the Ideal Candidate

• 6-12 Elementary Montessori Certification with a minimum of three years experience
• Energetic, Compassionate, Team Player
• Bachelor degree or higher in the field of education
• Effective Communication Skills
• Can exercise tact, discretion, and confidentiality
• Experience using Google Drive and Microsoft Word or Excel.
• Strong leadership qualities and skills.
• Ability to develop rapport with children, parents, and co-workers. 

Compensation

• Competitive Salary based on experience, certifications and degrees
• Discounted Tuition
• Paid Training
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance Packages
• Matching Retirement Program

Responsibilities:

• Participate in developing curriculum, activities, and exercises for the classroom and school. 
• Generate a weekly shopping list for needed supplies. 
• Create, design, and maintain all areas of the classroom, including weekly lesson plans  
• Supervise upkeep of all educational equipment and materials in the assigned area.  
• Observe and analyze the behavior of the children. 
• Maintain a daily record of the activities of the children. 
• Maintain and update a weekly record of the progress of each child. 
• Prepare periodic reports and Individual Development Plans; review with supervisor and parents. 
• Work with parents to promote understanding of their child's growth and development. 
• Effectively introduce and implement the principles of the Montessori Method.
• Help prepare and attend various parent teacher meetings, parent nights, picnics, and children’s productions.
• Encourage parent participation in school programs.
• Conduct regular formal and/or informal parent/teacher conferences on each child's school adjustment, classroom behavior, and developmental progress. 
• Train, supervise, and effectively utilize classroom assistants, substitutes, and volunteers. 
• Supervise all activities to ensure safety at all times. 
• Contribute to Staff In-Service Training by planning, leading, or assisting in a workshop presentations or by developing resources. 
• Manage the successful transition of the children from their homes to the school setting. 
• Develop the vocabulary of the children, arrange thematic units and organize activities to achieve this.
• Observe and resolve various problems faced by newly inducted children encountered while adapting to a completely new environment. 

Application Information

• Fill out application at https://form.jotform.com/210215951939155
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Send resumes to 96 Essex Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475