Elementary Lead

Austin Micro School; Manchaca (TX); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental and vision

Life insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Austin Micro School is seeking a lead teacher for a Montessori-inspired K–5 classroom where inquiry, real-world projects, executive functioning, creativity, and student leadership shape learning.

You will teach lessons, set up and maintain the classroom, and coach Elementary Guides while collaborating with families in conferences. Training is provided, and the school values growth-minded, dependable educators.

Formación

• Bachelor's or master's degree required or preferred in education or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience as a lead teacher.
• Montessori experience or certification is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Teach lessons to the whole group, small groups, and individuals.
• Set up classroom materials and routines so children can work independently.
• Lead family conferences and write reports for families.
• Lead the Elementary Guides—plan with them, observe lessons, and coach them.
• Design projects that connect lessons to real-world problems.
• Keep records of what each child has been taught and mastered.
• Take part in team meetings and training.

Conocimientos

Lead teacher experience

Montessori-inspired teaching

Project-based learning

Classroom management

Educación

Bachelor's or master's degree

Descripción del empleo

We started with one question: what would Maria Montessori do today? Our K–5 classroom is based on Montessori, and we add inquiry, real-world projects, executive functioning, creativity, and student leadership. We're looking for people who love Montessori and are open to new approaches.

• Teach lessons from the curriculum sequence to the whole group, small groups, and individual children.
• Set up and look after the classroom so materials are ready and children can work on their own.
• Set up classroom routines that build independence and executive functioning.
• Help children ask their own research questions and find the answers.
• Design projects that connect lessons to real-world problems.
• Keep records of what each child has been taught and has mastered.
• Write reports for families and lead family conferences.
• Lead the Elementary Guides. Plan with them, observe their lessons, and coach them.

You'll do well here if you are

• Entrepreneurial. You focus on what's possible and find ways to make things happen.
• Flexible. You change your approach when something isn't working.
• Enthusiastic. You love learning and share it with children.
• Patient and supportive. You stay calm and kind when children struggle.
• Growth-minded. You believe every child can improve, and you keep improving your own teaching.
• Professional and dependable. You're on time, prepared, and professional with students, families, and colleagues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree
• At least 5 years of experience as a lead teacher
• Montessori experience or certification is a plus

Health insurance

Dental and vision

Life insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

What you'll do

• Give lessons to small groups and individual children across subjects.
• Help with projects, specials, recess, and aftercare.
• Help keep classroom routines and rhythms running smoothly.
• Model and give Grace and Courtesy lessons, so children learn how to treat each other.
• Observe children and record what you see, so the Lead knows who is ready for which lesson.
• Take part in team meetings and training.

You'll do well here if you

• Enjoy working with young children and helping them become independent.
• Are patient, warm, and steady when a day doesn't go to plan.
• Are dependable and on time.
• Want to learn how we teach. Some Guides go on to become Leads.

Classroom experience is helpful but not required. Training is included.

Health insurance

Dental and vision

Life insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Join the elementary team

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