About this role
Montessori Lower Elementary Teacher
POSITION TITLE: Montessori Lower Elementary Teacher
LOCATION: Marquette Montessori
POSITION SUMMARY: Provides Montessori and SBCSC curriculum and instruction to large and small groups and individuals in all content areas.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal
DUTIES: • Implement instructional and classroom leadership strategies which reflect the Montessori model • Actively participate in on-going instructional collaboration with all levels • Communicate regularly and assist parents in adopting Montessori practices at home • Implement the components of balanced literacy, inquiry based learning, and flexible grouping in multi-age classroom • Integrate Montessori Philosophy in all curriculum • Employ a wide variety of instructional techniques which reflect differentiation of instruction • Fully participate in on-going staff and curriculum development (school year and summer) • Embrace the Montessori program and the Montessori philosophy • Work with coaches in and out of the classroom • Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of a diverse (ethical/racial) urban school population and apply appropriate instructional strategies • Comply and follow district and school-wide expectations
QUALIFICATIONS: Must be certified in Elementary Education, hold a current Indiana Teaching License and be Highly Qualified. Specialized Training / Other Consideration Currently participating in Montessori elementary level training or currently holding a Montessori elementary level certificate through a MACTE training center. • Successful experience in a public Montessori school preferred • Applicant must not have had a recommendation for Probation Assistance on their most recent evaluation. • Interview with Principal required