About this role
POSITION TITLE: Montessori Early Childhood teacher / Multi-Age (pre-school and Kindergarten) 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 all 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 with Kindergarten and preschool certified or pending certification, hold a current Indiana Teaching License and be Highly Qualified.
Specialized Training / Other Consideration: Currently participating in a Montessori EARLY CHILDHOOD teacher training program and/or currently holding a Montessori EARLY CHILDHOOD credential from a MACTE and/or AMS, AMI teacher training center.