Career Opportunities

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Director of Curriculum & Instruction, the guide plans and provides appropriate learning experiences for students. They prepare a structured, student-centered learning environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of all children. 

As a public school, it is important that our diverse population of students all have equitable access to instruction, social-emotional support, and opportunities for self-development. The guide plays the central role in creating a prepared environment in which this is possible.

This position is unique in that the classroom to be served is a startup classroom. Most of the children will have matriculated from the Montessori lower elementary classrooms at Breakthrough Montessori PCS and all students will be between 9-11 years of age, and enrolled in 4th grade. The class size for the 2021-22 school year may also be smaller, with an assistant to join when the class is more complete. The school is growing each year, so this classroom will have its full complement of students in the three year age span by the 2023-2024 school year. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, implement and coordinate the Montessori classroom 

• Maintain a prepared learning environment according to the developmental and curricular specifications outlined in the Montessori Scope & Sequence

• Follow required procedures and practices and monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities

• Set limits and boundaries and maintain appropriately high standards for child behavior in the Montessori context 

• Self-discipline

• Independence

• Responsibility 

• Grace and courtesy

• Respect for others 

• Care of environment

• Care of self

• Community building 

• Observe student activity and base lesson-planning on observed needs and interests

• Work within the Montessori pedagogical scheme to develop and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all students

• Monitor and evaluate student development and outcomes

• Prepare and present progress reports on all students

• In collaboration with Director of Curriculum & Instruction, prepare, administer and reflect on formative and summative assessments

• Communicate effectively with students to ensure instruction and holistic development

• Communicate effectively with colleagues and school leadership team

• Communicate effectively with parents/families to help them understand the details and implementation of the Montessori approach

• Provide a spirit of hospitality at school gatherings, occasional public events, and ongoing family engagement events

• Supervise classroom assistant

• Participate in other school functions as requested by the Executive Director

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor‘s degree in applicable field

• AMI or AMS Montessori elementary diploma 

• Montessori classroom teaching experience, preferably in a public-school setting

• Experience collaborating and working as a teacher

• Experience utilizing classroom modifications to develop the full potential of each child

• Enthusiasm and commitment to our vision and mission

• Creative, energetic and nurturing personality

• Organizational and interpersonal skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Experience with families from diverse backgrounds

• Additional experience/training in special education, music, art, and/or physical education is a plus

• Fluency in a language other than English is a plus

• Previous training or experience in ABAR education or culturally responsive teaching preferred