Montessori Guide

Guidedstudies; New Haven (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in New Haven, CT is hiring a full-time Guide to lead classroom instruction and support diverse student needs. Candidates must be certified to teach in Connecticut and have a Bachelor's Degree. Ideal applicants possess a Master's Degree, Montessori training, and excellent communication skills. Key duties include planning inclusive curriculum, collaborating with staff, and engaging with families. This is a 10-month position that includes training in August.

Qualifications

• Certification to teach in the public schools in the State of CT required.
• Master’s Degree in Education or a related field preferred.
• Experience in a public school setting and ability to work with special needs students.

Responsibilities

• Lead instruction in the classroom and report to the Principal.
• Collaborate with Classroom Assistant, SEL Team, and Coaches.
• Plan and present anti-bias learning in academics.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration with teams

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Montessori Training program

Job description

About the Position

The Guide leads instruction in the classroom, reports to the Principal, and works in collaboration with Classroom Assistant, SEL Team, and Coaches. This is a full time 10-Month with required August Training before the school year begins.

Required Qualifications

This position requires certification to teach in the public schools in the State of CT and completion of a Montessori Training program. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal applicant has a Master’s Degree in Education or a related field, is trained in the Montessori method and/or has experience as an assistant in a public school setting, collaborating as a member of a teaching faculty, supervising children, and supporting instruction for students with special needs. S/he/they is kind, caring, compassionate, enthusiastic, well‑organized, bilingual (Spanish), and creative with excellent written and oral communication skills.

Key Components of the Position

• Planning and presenting anti‑bias learning in academics and social emotional learning in the classroom
• Differentiating instruction to ensure growth for all students
• Collaborating with classroom, level, and school teams to plan curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Partnering with families through regular communication to support children’s growth
• Participating in professional learning in social emotional skills, academics, and Anti‑Bias Anti‑Racist work