Little City Montessori (https://www.littlecitymontessori.com/) is excited to welcome another Primary Lead Teacher to our wonderful faculty. We have built a team of dedicated, passionate, caring teachers in a community of supportive families. Little City believes children should be nurtured and celebrated as individuals in order for them to unlock their love for learning and build on their natural curiosity. Little City values the diverse backgrounds of our staff and recognizes the importance of teaching the children in an inclusive environment. This role is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced teacher who is ready to take on an exciting, new challenge!
Little City Montessori is located in Philadelphia, PA. The school is licensed by both the State Board of Private Academic Schools and the Department of Human Services, and is a member of the American Montessori Society.
Lead Teacher Responsibilities:
Curriculum
Plan whole group, small group and individual lessons for all students in the classroom.
Utilize Montessori albums and teacher training to ensure that the classroom is following the scope and sequence that is developmentally appropriate for the age group.
Establish and maintain the classroom true to the Montessori philosophy.
Implement and update curriculum based on students specific needs which are assessed through ongoing observation. Ensure the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and implementing all school standards.
Plan, prepare and maintain all units of study – including Montessori materials, thematic units, library books, Amazon wishlist, etc.
Create a steady schedule for guest presenters and parent volunteers.
Actively collaborate with the primary program teaching team to create a cohesive primary curriculum, by partnering closely with the Program Coordinator to plan and implement the curriculum and pedagogy.
Communication
Provide a setting in which children feel confident to express independence, authentic emotions, and creative expression responsive to changing needs of the children.
Facilitate a respectful environment for children and adults by advocating conflict resolution and Grace and Courtesy lessons through role-play
Establish family partnerships and maintain respectful and open lines of communication with parents and caregivers.
Communicate via newsletters with parents about their children’s school lives once a month.
Educate parents and caregivers in Montessori philosophy through scheduled workshops.
Write formal progress reports twice a year and prepare to lead parent-teacher conferences (one in the fall and one in the spring).
Schedule and work with other faculty for any joint Parent Nights, programs/performances, etc.
Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the school at all times.
Utilize the Brightwheel application to communicate daily updates to parents and staff members. This includes photo updates as outlined by the school’s expectations.
Organize notes for and write all reports requested by outside agencies and ongoing schools, as requested, in a timely manner.
Record Keeping
Carefully observe and keep daily records on each student’s individual progression through the classroom.
Maintain record keeping through the use of Transparent Classroom.
Keep a school calendar of classroom events visible in the classroom for administration and teaching team.
Mentorship of Classroom Assistants
Supervise the classroom assistant, aide, interns, substitutes, and volunteers; provide necessary instruction and training for those assisting in the classroom environment.
Establish a harmonious relationship with classroom support staff.
Mentor teaching team by providing opportunities of growth and development through increased responsibilities as the teacher matures in their capabilities.
Conduct bi-weekly meetings with the teaching team.
Participate in staff evaluation.
Administration
Comply with all continuing education requirements by state.
Attend professional development, faculty meetings, scheduled staff events and school sponsored events.
Plan, prepare, and organize all materials for volunteers.
Assess the quality and safety of spaces which children occupy and report any maintenance issue to the Head of School.
Maintain a clean, clutter-free, and organized environment on a daily basis.
Organize planning time for changing out material, cleaning and reorganizing works.
Be responsible and flexible for all other duties as assigned, especially when team members are out.
Desired Characteristics
Engages enthusiastically with peers as members of the same team.
Strong interpersonal skills: The teacher should have the ability to work with children, parents, caregivers and other faculty members.
Experience with technology platforms used for children record keeping and/or platforms used to communicate with caregivers on a daily basis.
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