Lead Primary Teacher, Spark Montessori

Seton Montessori School; Lead (SD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Professional development

Job summary

Spark Montessori in Chicago is seeking a Lead Primary Teacher for the 3-6 age group. The role focuses on guiding a Montessori Primary classroom with fidelity to Montessori pedagogy and the school’s mission.

Ideal candidates hold AMS/AMI/MACTE Primary certification, have at least two years of Montessori classroom experience, and meet DCFS requirements. Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits is offered, including paid breaks and 401K.

Qualifications

• AMS/AMI/MACTE Primary certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of Montessori classroom experience.
• Must meet DCFS requirements for a teacher.

Responsibilities

• Guide one Primary (3-6) classroom.
• Coach/mentor classroom assistants.
• Collaborate with teammates to support student development.

Skills

Montessori passion

Leadership in classroom

Independent thinker

Patience and organization

Mentoring assistants

Collaborative

Problem-solving

Growth mindset

Education

AMS/AMI/MACTE Primary cert

2+ years Montessori classroom

DCFS compliance

Job description

School

Spark Montessori

Location

4326 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Job Title

Lead Primary Teacher

Description

$50,00.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Job Description

Spark Montessori is an authentic Montessori school that seeks a Montessori trained teacher to guide one of our Primary (3-6) classrooms.

Key Candidate Skills And Attributes

• Alignment with organizational mission and values (see below)
• Passion for the Montessori pedagogy and working with young children
• An independent thinker with a bias towards purposeful action
• Exhibit patience, organization, and leadership in the classroom
• Ability to coach/mentor classroom assistants
• Receptive to input, feedback, and ideas
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with their teammates
• Willingness and ability to creatively and proactively solve problems
• Commitment to continuous professional development and growth

Credential Requirements

• AMS, AMI, MACTE certified at the Primary level (3-6)
• At least 2 years of experience working in a Montessori classroom
• Meet the DCFS requirements for a teacher
• Compensation: Compensation will be competitive and based on experience.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Professional Development Support, Tuition Remission, Paid School Breaks, Holidays, Personal, and Sick Days (33+ paid days off, which increases over time)
• School Location: 4326 N California Ave. Chicago, IL

Spark Montessori's Mission

Provide an authentic, dedicated, and modern Montessori experience for children so that they may discover and nurture the unique Spark within themselves, build self-discipline, awareness, intellectual independence, and competence through important reality-oriented, sensory-focused work, and apply their skills and passion towards constructing a happy, fulfilled, self-actualized life.

Spark Montessori’s Organizational Values

• Commitment to Montessori Principles and Practices
• Respect for the Child and Childhood
• Support the Whole Child and the Whole Family
• Growth Mindset
• Collaborative Culture with Open Door Policies
• Community Outreach and Engagement
• Open to Modern Research
• Approach the World with Joy and Reverence

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

Early Childhood General Education Teachers: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification

CPR Certification (Preferred)

Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Contact Method

[e-mail]