POSITION OVERVIEW

The primary function of a Spanish Montessori Teacher is to facilitate the development of the student in the cognitive, affective, ethical and physical domains of growth. The teacher should have knowledge of the Montessori curriculum and philosophy and of the research and best practices in non-dominant language acquisition. The teacher will support the program through planning, teaching and assessment/observation of students.

Teachers at Battery Park Montessori work collaboratively with their team in the planning of all curriculum areas – practical life, math, sensorial, English language, science, cultural studies, art, etc.

The Spanish Montessori Teacher is expected to provide students numerous opportunities to listen to and practice Spanish through the teaching and learning of Montessori materials as outlined by the standard Montessori scope and sequence. The Spanish Montessori Teacher also is expected to create works – that are in line with the philosophy – intended to specifically teach Spanish.

In addition to the above, these are the position’s responsibilities:

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Collaboratively determines appropriate learning objectives for students, taking into account the school’s curriculum and the observed/assessed needs of the students.
• Collaboratively plans appropriate learning experiences for individual, small and whole group instruction.
• Works collaboratively with other teachers to develop interdisciplinary connections between the subject areas.
• Ensures the concept of internationalism and anti-bias permeates all subjects.
• Ensures that essential agreements established with the teaching team at the beginning of the year are followed throughout the year.
• Establishes and maintains acceptable standards of student behavior in line with the school’s policies and philosophy.
• Reports individual student progress through established procedures (i.e. meetings with team, Head of School, parents).
• Prepares and continuously makes changes to the environment to ensure that it is a welcoming, functional, safe, attractive, de-cluttered, stimulating and physically comfortable environment
• Participates collaboratively in curriculum development, program planning, school evaluation processes, and other faculty meetings as required by the school administration
• Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service educational activities provided by the school and/or self-elected professional growth activities.
• Actively endorses and promotes the principles that underpin the language program and the Montessori curriculum, and contributes to a healthy Montessori culture in the school.
• Assists in the selection and requisitioning of books, instructional aids and supplies to the extent possible
• Works with colleagues, students, parents and community agencies in community service projects and relationships where possible
• Participates in the process of developing or reviewing the school’s curricular documents
• Establishes and maintains a record of completed planners and student work
• Maintains observation records of student assessment over the year
• Performs attendance accounting, record keeping and clerical services as necessary
• Establishes an inventory of resources to facilitate efficient management
• Identifies local people and resources that can be used to support the program
• Follows systems for communication and collaboration among all staff members involved in implementing the program
• Communicates with parents in line with the school’s policies including and not limited to phone calls, emails, parent and teacher conferences.
• Conducts parent information sessions, parent education events, and attends parent social events that build community – most of which take place in the evenings
• Contributes to newsletters
• Works with the team to establish classroom procedures and protocols and shared responsibilities across the school (i.e. laundry duty, pantry clean-up, library organization, etc.)

We only hire and retain teachers who see themselves as committed professionals and constantly develop skills in planning, classroom preparation, student facilitation and observation/assessment. A Green Ivy teacher is one who seeks collaboration and works tirelessly to improve communication with all school stakeholders. The professionalism of our teachers can be seen in their mindfulness as well as in the courtesy, positivity and solution orientation that they bring to every interaction. Our teachers embody our mission and work to develop our schools into global models of best practice while bringing creative and forward-thinking ideas to the table, including those which encourage the integration of emerging technologies into teaching, learning and assessment.

Green Ivy teachers are pioneers by nature, and embrace spontaneous opportunities and dynamic growth as a part of the day-to-day school experience. They contribute to this evolving process by applying constant critical thinking and reflection and by bringing new ways of thinking and new connections into the organization, sometimes from non-traditional places.

A Green Ivy teacher never tires of growth and is always eager to expand awareness and ability. It is this type of visionary teaching that defines our schools and is often recognized by our parents as our key differentiator.