We are looking for someone who feels genuinely connected to working with children and can provide an emotionally responsive environment for children as well as guide them through the Montessori curriculum.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS EXPERIENCE IN…
Leading a classroom.
Leading meaningful circle-times/meetings.
Planning and giving Montessori lessons.
Communicating with families.
Leading parent-teacher conferences.
Updating classrooms with new works, materials, and units of study.

Responsibilities:
-Must be skilled in preparing and maintaining an emotionally responsive, nurturing, accepting, and safe classroom environment that provides both independent and social learning that meets the varying needs of the students.
-Plan and implement the Montessori curriculum.
-Plan and work collegially with Associate Teacher(s), guide associate(s) in best practices with this age group, model those practices and/or plan and work with grade level team.
-Conduct family conferences twice/year and write bi-weekly class notes and end of year narrative reports.
-Attend all faculty meetings; serve on committees as required, participate in one task force each year, seek and attend professional development opportunities.
-Meet with administration weekly about student growth and curriculum.

-Be able to help the Head Teacher in preparing and maintaining an emotionally responsive, nurturing, accepting, and safe classroom environment that provides both independent and social learning that meets the varying needs of the students
-Plan and work collegially with Head Teacher and/or grade level team
-Support Head Teacher in conducting family conferences and writing bi-weekly class notes and end of year narrative reports
-Attend all faculty meetings; serve on committees as required, participate in one task force each year, seek and attend professional development opportunities
-Meet with administration weekly about student growth and curriculum

We are looking to fulfill a few full-time positions for Lead Teacher and Co- Teacher’s. Seeking candidates who are warm, nurturing, kind and patient. Candidates should have strong work ethics, be reliable and dependable.

An intern to join one of our Primary Classrooms, The Red Oak Room
We have two early childhood classrooms, The Red Oak Room and The Golden Oak Room with three Montessori trained EC teachers and a teacher completing her Montessori EC training this Spring. The Oak Rooms serves children aged 3 (by October 1st) to Kindergarten. The EC intern would be with Saloni Mathur, Head Teacher. Mrs. Mathur is an exemplary Montessorian. She is loving, empathetic, patient, observant, mindful, and lives the Montessori philosophy every day. She has experience mentoring an intern and is participating in the American Montessori Society Emerging Leader Fellowship Program 2020-2021.

The EC intern will experience team collaboration among both Oak Room classes creating our year-long project, Holiday and End of Year performance, parent-teacher conferences, child-directed lessons, lesson planning, observing, planning the next steps, etc. Oak Room classes often merge during the afternoon by opening the doors connecting both spaces. This will allow the intern to work with Janet Waiman, Christine Raymond, and Madeline Taylor. Mrs. Waiman is very creative, she is always coming up with great child-directed art lessons and beautiful extensions. Mrs. Raymond has excellent classroom management skills, tracking skills, follow-through, and is consistent. Mrs. Taylor does a wonderful job preparing the Third Year student for moving on to the public school as well as speaking Spanish with the children.

Ideally, we are are looking for interns that are available to work a full day schedule, 8:15 am – 3:00 pm, but we are flexible. The morning sessions for the Acorn Room/Oak Room are 8:30 am – 11:15/11:30 am and morning session w

Heads of Schools were co-teachers that met while working at LHMS where they discovered a shared love for the Montessori education system and childhood development. Together they believe in the three core values of Long Hill Montessori School; confidence, independence, and peace. With those values in mind, LHMS students learn to think critically, work collaboratively, and to be empowered—skills that prepare children for success in today’s world. The school enrolls students ages 2 through kindergarten.

We are looking forward to welcoming interns to our beautiful and welcoming environment. Our team works hard to create a space that feels like the next step from home. We are committed to professional development for all staff, community development, and collaborating with parents. We all attend the NJMAC Conference every year and have outside professionals come in for PD as well. We host several community events throughout the year, Back to School, Halloween Trunk or Treat, Teacher for a Day, etc. Parent Workshops are given approximately once a month from topics ranging for Montessori in the Home to Discipling with Grace & Courtesy.

As leaders, we try to prepare an environment and live our mission through the school community; our children, teachers, staff, and parents – confidence, independence, and peace.

We look forward to connecting with you and meeting with potential interns.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred LICENSE: Must hold a valid Indiana State Teacher’s License in Elementary Education (K-6). Must be deemed Highly Qualified in accordance with the Indiana Department of Education EXPERIENCE: Required experience includes: 1) Must have excellent organization and communication skills while being flexible; 2) Possess no excuses philosophy; 3) Good management skills; 4) Must be able to adapt material; 5) Work cooperatively and effectively with other professional staff; 6) Must have a working knowledge of the five (5) areas of reading, balanced literacy, state standards, general education curriculum, and IPS curriculum/instruction framework. Montessori Credential preferred.

The mission of Sussex Montessori School is to nurture the development of empathetic, collaborative, persistent and innovative global and community citizens in accordance with the time-tested philosophy of Maria Montessori, through authentic personalized learning experiences, respectful relationships, opportunities to innovate, and a focus on global citizenship.

The school is located in Seaford, Delaware, which is a diverse rural area with a thriving Hispanic population as well as growing Haitian community.

• Acts on behalf of the Head of School in her/his absence (e.g., questions, concerns, complaints) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required for their functions in a timely manner.
• Assists the Head of School in developing and evaluating student programs and services, and/or evaluating instructional staff.
• Assists in the recruitment and retention of high-quality teachers to school.
• Participates in the planning/leading of curriculum-focused meetings and professional days to review, discuss, and update curriculum adhering to a Montessori focus and current research on best practices.
• Facilitates meetings of both the whole school community and teacher teams.
• Monitors teachers use and interpretation of classroom-based assessments to inform instructional practices and monitor children’s cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
• In conjunction with the Head of School, establishes cohesive professional development goals and plans to meet those needs for the school community.
• Ensures that the faculty is provided support and training as needed.
• Is present in classrooms and provides feedback and coaching for teachers.
• Assists in making placement decisions for children in terms of educational programming.
• Supervises the classroom ordering process assuring that orders support the curriculum and focus of the school.
• Develops a plan for providing support services both within and outside the school community (reading support, speech, guidance, school psychology services, etc.).
• Supports the curriculum alignment to the common core standards.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Fluent in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole.
• Valid Teacher’s Certification

How to Apply:
You must submit the following three documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered:
1. A resume that clearly indicates that you possess the required qualifications, and that indicates which preferred qualifications and additional relevant qualifications you would bring to this position.
2. A one-page cover letter explaining how your skills and experience make you a strong candidate for this position.
3. A separate document with responses to the following question (please copy and paste the questions into the document along with the responses)—
• What makes you a good fit for this job?
• How do you envision supporting the Montessori mission of the school?
• If you have worked in a Montessori coaching capacity, describe your approach and experience in one or two paragraphs. If you have not worked in this capacity, describe your relevant experience and how you would approach coaching teachers in the Montessori philosophy.
• What experience do you have with state standards and regulation?
• Describe your approach and experience to building a school community.
• How would you build and maintain consistency, coherence, and continuity within programs and across programs in the school community.

Send these three documents as attachments to jobs@sussexms.k12.de.us. If you have questions about this or other Sussex Montessori School positions, write to info@sussexms.k12.de.us.

Review of applications will begin on Monday, January 6, 2020. Best consideration will be given to applications received by that date. Anticipated start date for the position is March 1, 2020 or a mutually agreeable date. Position will be open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Sussex Montessori School is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which encourages applications from minority group members, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

The mission of Sussex Montessori School is to nurture the development of empathetic, collaborative, persistent and innovative global and community citizens in accordance with the time-tested philosophy of Maria Montessori, through authentic personalized learning experiences, respectful relationships, opportunities to innovate, and a focus on global citizenship.

The school is located in Seaford, Delaware, which is a diverse rural area with a thriving Hispanic population as well as growing Haitian community.

Responsibilities:

Teach and supervise all toddler students in the Montessori Method and curriculum in all academic and specialty areas of study.

Prepare materials and maintain their cleanliness and good condition/repair

Be responsible for the safety and physical well being of all students in your charge at all times.

Prepare and have available weekly lesson plans and record students’ progress.

Prepare summaries of each week and submit to the Education Director on time.

Organize work so that daily time is available for record keeping, meetings with assistants and School supervisors and parents as deemed necessary by the School.

Be in attendance at all staff meetings and after hours parent meetings, admissions events or classroom socials.

Prepare and participate in parent conferences at least twice each School Year, including two evenings conferences as determined by School, at its sole discretion, and as requested by parents.

Maintain current on-going records on all students in your charge and have same available for School’s review upon request. Maintain confidentiality of all such records.

Responsibilities:
-Work with and help the Head Teacher in preparing and maintaining an emotionally responsive, nurturing, accepting, and safe classroom environment that provides both independent and social learning that meets the varying needs of the students
-Plan and work collegially with Head Teacher and/or grade level team
-Support Head Teacher in conducting family conferences and writing bi-weekly class notes and end of year narrative reports
-Attend all faculty meetings; serve on committees as required, participate in one task force each year, seek and attend professional development opportunities
-Meet with administration weekly about student growth and curriculum