Lead Montessori Lower Elementary Teacher

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Yeshivas Yakir Li in Boca Raton, FL seeks a Lead Montessori Lower Elementary Teacher to guide a team of educators and deliver a blended Montessori curriculum with limmudei kodesh and general studies.

The ideal candidate holds Montessori certification for Lower Elementary, excels in collaboration, communication, and organization, and is committed to nurturing independence and a love of learning in students.

Qualifications

• Montessori certification for Lower Elementary is required.
• Strong understanding of Montessori philosophy and method.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Montessori teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating Lower Elementary curriculum.
• Develop and maintain a Montessori classroom environment that promotes independence, self-directed learning, and creativity.
• Design and facilitate lesson plans that integrate limmudei kodesh and general studies.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistency across grade levels.
• Provide guidance and support to Montessori teachers and assistants as needed.
• Participate in school-wide professional development and staff meetings.
• Maintain strong relationships with parents through regular communication and conferences.

Skills

Montessori LE

Team Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Time Management

Education

Montessori Certification - Lower Elementary

Job description

Lead Montessori Lower Elementary Teacher

Job Summary:

Yeshivas Yakir Li, a Jewish Montessori program, is seeking a dedicated and passionate Lead Montessori Teacher to join our team in Boca Raton, FL. As a Lead Teacher, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of educators and guide students through a Montessori curriculum, fostering a love of learning and a strong foundation in both limmudei kodesh and general studies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Montessori teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating Lower Elementary curriculum
• Develop and maintain a Montessori classroom environment that promotes independence, self-directed learning, and creativity
• Design and facilitate lesson plans that integrate limmudei kodesh and general studies
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistency and continuity across grade levels
• Provide guidance and support to Montessori teachers and assistants as needed
• Participate in school-wide professional development and staff meetings
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences

Requirements:

• Montessori certification in Lower Elementary
• Strong understanding of Montessori philosophy and methodology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills

About Yeshivas Yakir Li:

Yeshivas Yakir Li is a Jewish Montessori Program committed to providing our students with a top-tier education that is individualized in both limmudei kodesh and general studies. Our goal is to educate our students to lead meaningful lives of Torah and Mitzvos. We achieve this by using a Montessori approach, which emphasizes self-directed learning, creativity, and independence.