Lower Elementary Teacher

American Montessori Society Inc; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent Montessori school is seeking an engaging Lower Elementary teacher to join its dedicated faculty. This role involves creating and implementing a dynamic Montessori curriculum for grades 1-3, collaborating with a team to provide high-quality instruction, and maintaining a nurturing environment for student growth. Ideal candidates are passionate about the Montessori method, possess strong communication skills, and are committed to fostering an inclusive community. Join a supportive team in a beautiful campus setting where you can inspire young learners and grow professionally in a collaborative atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Insurance and 401k

Paid professional development opportunities

Supportive families and strong school culture

Beautiful campus with large classrooms

Opportunities for summer employment

Small class sizes

Joyful and supportive co-workers

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of teaching experience with a focus on Lower Elementary.
• Montessori certification from a MACTE accredited center is required.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement the Lower Elementary Montessori curriculum.
• Supervise and guide students in various learning environments.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Ability to work independently

Inclusive teaching practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Montessori certification

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Montessori Community School (MCS), an independent Montessori school, seeks an engaging Lower Elementary teacher for its LE program (grades 1-3). Located on the border of Chapel Hill and Durham, North Carolina, MCS is accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS).

Our high-fidelity academic program is grounded in Montessori pedagogy and delivered by our caring, dedicated, collegial faculty. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with and empowering students, embraces the Montessori method of teaching, and is committed to a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to education that supports the academic, emotional, and personal growth of each student. To learn more, visit mcsdurham.org.

Responsibilities:

• Create, plan, and assist in implementing the Lower Elementary Montessori curriculum.
• Collaborate with LE team and classroom co-teacher to deliver high quality Montessori instruction.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and aesthetically pleasing environment and an orderly, challenging and engaging curriculum.
• Adheres to Elementary record keeping requirements:

• current and complete records of each student’s attendance, growth and development, specifically:
• Weekly, monthly, yearly curriculum plan.
• Cumulative records for each student showing date of individual and group lessons and level of achievement.
• Daily records of observations of each student.
• Portfolios of work for each student.
• Student weekly work journals with daily entries kept by the individual student.

• Supervise and guide students in the classroom, outdoor learning environments, on field trips and other off-campus experiences as an extension of learning, as well as participate in the planning of these experiences with co-teachers.
• Maintain regular communication with parents and guardians through email, meetings, conversations, notes, phone calls; conduct conferences; compose weekly newsletter or other regular communications; meet with parents/guardians, potentially outside of school hours, to discuss a student’s learning, social or emotional concerns.

Ideal candidates have the following:

• 3-5 years of experience teaching students.
• Montessori certification through a MACTE accredited Montessori training center. Montessori training may be sponsored by the school for teachers who do not already have credentials.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Committed to the mission and core values of MCS, which include "respect, integrity, community, and love of learning".
• Flexible team player with a "can-do" attitude.
• Working knowledge of Google suite or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in teams with a wide range of individuals.
• Committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse learning community.

Essential Functions:

• Overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of LE students during the school day.
• Observes all rules and regulations at MCS and local, state, or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students in the classroom and in the community.
• Provide a supportive and collaborative partnership with other LE teachers by consistently communicating.
• Maintain student record keeping, lesson planning, parent/guardian reports, and parent/guardian conferences as requested.
• Adhere to the school handbook, guidelines, and professional standards.
• Regular daily attendance is a core function of this position.
• The physical requirements of this position include but are not limited to: lifting up to 20 pounds, crawling, bending, hiking, sitting, and other physical activities related to outdoor classroom activities, field trips, and community activities.
• Work will be conducted in both indoor and outdoor environments.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition remission.
• Insurance and 401k.
• Paid professional development opportunities.

MCS staff members also enjoy:

• Supportive families and strong school culture.
• Beautiful campus with large classrooms and natural lighting.
• Opportunities for summer employment.
• Small class sizes.
• Joyful, supportive, and fun co-workers.

Our Montessori school strives to be an intentionally diverse community, comprised of people of different ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, gender identities, family structures, sexual orientations, racial identities, national origins, religions, and abilities. Our hiring practices reflect this philosophy.

Interested in applying? Send your resume and cover letter to Leanne Wells, Business Office Manager, [e-mail].