Position : Full time Preschool Teacher
Location : Guiding Light Montissori
Job Description :
The following responsibilities will be expected by each Montessori Guide here at Guiding Light Montessori :
- Observing, guiding, supervising, and assessing children while they learn in the classroom environment.
- Develop lesson plans, independent learning exercises, curricula, and methods that cater to the needs of the individual child - Lesson planning to be done in Transparent Classroom.
- Creating and maintaining a safe, clean, stimulating classroom where all children feel safe and valued.
- Establish rapport and build relationships with children based on trust.
- Setting an excellent example for students and installing good values in them like honesty, accountability, understanding, tolerance, respect, love and kindness.
- Plan, prepare, and maintain all units of study - including Montessori materials, thematic units, library books, etc.
- Facilitate a respectful environment for children and adults by advocating conflict resolution through Grace and Courtesy lessons.
- Assist with the training of new teachers
- Observe and keep daily records on each student's individual progression through the classroom using Transparent Classroom.
- Read school newsletter every month
- Read the weekly staff update every week.
- Maintain own Transparent Classroom account
- Assist in potty learning
- Assist in nap room
Responsibility to the Environment :
Establish and maintain classroom true to the Montessori philosophy : ensuring classroom supplies and equipment are available and in working condition.Plan, prepare, and maintain all units of study - including Montessori materials, thematic units, library books, etc.Responsibility to children and parents :
Keep information confidentialBe professional and positive in all dealings with children and parents.Communicate to parents any daily achievements / obstacles - can be done verbally or through Transparent Classroom.Prepare for and schedule 2 in person parent conferences one for Winter and one for Spring (number of children will be decided between you and Director).Allow the children to be as independent as possible and try not to be an obstacle in their growth.Share information from parents to other staff members that can be shared - i.e. did the child take any medicine before school that we need to be aware, etc.Qualifications :
High School DiplomaPass a background checkCPR / AED CertificationLiveScan Fingerprint clearanceAt least 12 core units of Early Childhood Education, AA or BA preferredHow to Apply
If interested please email : Justina at admin@glmontessori.org
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