| Qualifications | RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Establish and maintain Montessori classroom culture, paying particular attention to the needs of children, as well as parents new to the Montessori philosophy
• Lead with enthusiasm, confidence, and professionalism
• Plan, prepare, and maintain all units of study, lessons, and materials
• Ensure that children arrive each day to a clean, well-prepared Montessori learning environment
• Spend at least 30 minutes daily preparing classroom for the following day
• Contribute to classroom and facility clean-up as requested by school administration
• Regularly review student progress, teaching priorities, and classroom concerns with the Director
• Maintain individual academic records necessary for progress monitoring
• Call to attention of the Director any students with special difficulties or needs and be prepared to discuss with parents
• Implement and update curriculum as student needs dictate
• Contact and meet with specialists and/or parents regarding children with special needs
• Schedule all guest presenters and organize field trips
• Prepare the children in the Upper Elementary Program for standardized testing
• Plan and prepare children and the materials needed to perform two annual curriculum demonstrations for families, one presented in Spanish
• Promote healthy eating practices, encouraging grace and courtesy during meal times
• Care for all classroom animals and plants
• Organize teacher planning days for changing out materials, cleaning, reorganizing works, and providing feedback and trainings as needed
• Carefully observe and keep records on each student’s individual progression through the classroom, and input in Transparent Classroom for permanent records
• Organize a record-keeping system for children’s works
• Record and maintain student progress and attendance using online platform
• Complete individual Montessori records including Family Conference forms for all students for their permanent folders twice a year
• Plan and prepare children and the materials needed to perform two annual Family Conference
Supervision of Classroom Assistant:
• Provide supervision to the assistant teacher, including guidance, development and evaluation with help from the Director
• Be responsible and ensure that all classroom assistants are in adherence of school policies
• Conduct weekly team meetings and lesson planning for upcoming weeks
• Conduct 5-10 hours of training to assistant within the first month of the school year
Administration:
• If requested, provide monthly written updates to the Director
• Ensure that the materials and classrooms are clean, safe and maintained, report any maintenance issues to Director
• Check and read school emails, following up when needed
• Attend bi-monthly staff meetings
• Maintain appropriate, professional relationships with families, staff and volunteers; and, at all times, on and off duty, behave in a manner appropriate for a child educator
• Maintain regular communication with parents through monthly newsletters
• Contact parents when children are absent in excess of two school days
• Return phone messages or emails received within 24 hours, Mondays - Fridays
• Prepare for and schedule individual communication with all parents during the year, including twice yearly Family Conferences and curriculum events
Other Duties:
• Seek and participate in yearly professional development including conferences and courses
• Maintain professional, consistent, and timely communication with Director
• Maintain knowledge of, and adhere strictly to, relevant facility, local, and state procedures
• Read and be familiar with LVMS Family Handbook, Staff Handbook, Safety Plan, Resource Directory and other relevant facility policy
• Participate in the school's annual parent and family events including occasional social events, open houses and parent education workshops. If requested, give presentations on Montessori topics.
• Additional duties as assigned by the School Director
• Frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Occasionally, may require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties
• Transportation time spent commuting between sites for meetings and trainings
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
• B.S., B.A. degree or higher in Education, Early Childhood Education/Child Development; or Related Field
• Elementary Level (Lower and/or Upper) AMS Credential (or AMI Diploma) from a MACTE Accredited Montessori Teacher Education Program
• First Aid/CPR Training
• Pennsylvania State required on-boarding courses (online)
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| School Community | Lehigh Valley Montessori is a small private school serving a predominantly Muslim community in greater Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Enrollment is capped at 20 children between both the Primary and Lower Elementary programs. Located on a small farm of 1.5 acres, surrounded by fresh air, a creek, and woods, there is plenty of outdoor space for children (and teachers!) to stretch out and enjoy the natural surroundings. LVMS children take care of farm animals, enjoy horseback riding lessons in the fall and spring, and best of all, explore their environment alongside their supportive and loving teachers.
What makes LVMS unique?
-A natural environment in a countryside setting
-A slower work pace that supports a balanced lifestyle
-Freedom to lead your own Primary/EC class of 10-12 children
-Convenience of being just 1 hour from Philadelphia and 2 hours from NYC
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