Teacher - Preschool (Montessori)

Job Summary

The classroom teacher is responsible for all aspects of creating a dynamic Montessori learning environment for students in a preschool classroom in conjunction with a co-teacher.

Essential Functions

• Create a child-centered, responsive prepared environment filled with experiential learning materials using Montessori materials and other hands-on materials that are in line with Montessori philosophy;
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests;
• Encourage active, concrete, hands-on learning whenever possible;
• Focus on increasing each students’ quantity and quality of self-directed activity. Create weekly and monthly lesson plans;
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their child’s progress, and to determine their priorities for their child and the child’s resource needs.

Daily Responsibilities

• Pre-class preparation, including consultation with co-teacher;
• Outline projected routine of the day including any special activities;
• Convey information concerning the special needs of children; propose possible strategies that may support positive behavior and minimize negative behavior;
• Identify materials to be shown to specific children that day;
• Track attendance, student in/outs, other information for office;
• Receive and welcome students;
• Consult with other teachers for curriculum ideas, sharing materials, and scheduling common activities.

Qualifications

• BA degree required, Masters degree preferred Montessori Primary certification required, AMS preferred
• A minimum of three years as a lead teacher in a Montessori classroom
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm and focused in a busy, child oriented classroom of 24 students and be a collaborative and supportive co-teacher. The Preschool teacher must always be kind, warm, polite, caring and respectful
• A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of the school as articulated in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools and professional behavior based in it
• Fluency in reading, writing and speaking in English
• Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the SHS community
• Commitment to equity and inclusion
• Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhance the respective academic programs

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Works in a stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts
• Be able to regularly and safely lift up to 30 lbs.
• Be able to crawl, bend, stoop, reach and sit on the floor
• Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled classroom environment and work regularly in outside weather conditions, including heat and cold typical to the Peninsula of the Bay Area.
• Ability to travel safely and comfortably across a 64 acre campus

Employment

This position offers competitive compensation and health and welfare benefits subject to plan parameters, including medical, dental, vision, Life & LTD, and more.