Brooklyn Heights Montessori School (BHMS) offers a challenging and comprehensive curriculum built on the philosophy of Maria Montessori to children aged two years through eighth grade. Students work and learn in mixed-age classes led by teaching teams of thoughtful and well-trained professionals. The students have exposure to a full range of academic and artistic courses. BHMS also offers an after-school program and a summer day camp. The School is housed in a beautiful facility in the Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn and is ideally located for convenient access to all parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn.  

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer seeking candidates who will embrace the tenets of Montessori Education, including the principles of community, educational and professional excellence, social justice, and equity.

Job Description: Early Childhood Lead Teacher (PreK-K)

Start Date: August 2024

Reports to: The Director of Early Childhood Programs

Brief Description: The Early Childhood Lead Teacher is a full-time, 10-month position. The Early Childhood Lead Teacher will work in conjunction with their Early Childhood Associate/Assistant Teacher(s), the Director of Early Childhood Programs, the Early Childhood teaching team, the School Psychologist, the Early Childhood Learning Specialist, the Assistant Head of School, and the Head of School to educate and support Early Childhood students in accordance with the principles of Montessori educational philosophy and practices, and the mission, the curriculum, and the policies of Brooklyn Heights Montessori School. The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher assists the Head Teacher with the teaching of Practical Life, Language, Sensorial, Math, Science, and Geography studies, along with community, emotional and interpersonal skills.

The Early Childhood Lead Teacher will report directly to the Director of Early Childhood Programs. They will meet with the Associate/Assistant Teacher on a regular basis to collaborate, plan, and to document and share student observations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a high standard of care and teaching to students during school hours, including vigilance around both safety and learning
• Advise parents in partnership with the Associate/Assistant Teacher
• Be in attendance at school in accordance with the times set forth in the letter of agreement
• Prepare lessons along the designated subject areas in accordance with the curriculum of Brooklyn Heights Montessori School, its mission, and Montessori philosophy
• Develop, review, and update curriculum and extensions as needed in conjunction with the Associate/Assistant Teacher and with collaborating teachers in the Early Childhood program
• Maintain a prepared environment in the classroom and other areas used for instruction
• Maintain student records with regard to attendance, achievement, and report writing, with support and assistance as needed from the Associate/Assistant teacher
• Preparate reports for parents in accordance with the established policies of Brooklyn Heights Montessori School
• Prepare for and lead regular parent-teacher conferences as set forth on the school calendar, in partnership with the Associate/Assistant teacher
• Attend and participate in various evening meetings, such as Back-to-School Night, Parent Education, and Community events
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled program-level, faculty, and faculty and staff meetings
• Establish and maintain a positive and professional relationship with students, parents, and other teachers and school personnel
• Comply with the established policies and procedures of Brooklyn Heights Montessori School as stated in the Faculty & Staff Handbook
• Model as fully as possible the values in the Brooklyn Heights Montessori School Mission Statement, Diversity Statement, and Community Norms
• Perform various reasonable tasks from time to time as requested by the Head of School or the Director of Early Childhood Programs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• AMS/MACTE Approved EC Montessori teaching credential required
• Three years teaching experience minimum

Salary range is $75,000-79,000  commensurate with experience, qualifications and aligned with the school’s financial landscape. To apply for this position, please click here. 

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, social justice and equity. In that spirit, BHMS does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic.