Montessori Preschool Substitute Teacher

Green-Ivy-Schools; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 35 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Battery Park Montessori in New York City seeks a Substitute Montessori Preschool Teacher to join our team for the new year. We offer a fully immersive Spanish and Mandarin program for children from Nursery Ones through Kindergarten, with an authentic Montessori approach that nurtures independence, curiosity and a love of learning.

Responsibilities include creating welcoming classrooms, assisting with bathroom/hygiene activities, and following the team’s schedule and norms.

Qualificações

• Montessori credential preferred or willingness to learn about it.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and accept feedback.
• Commitment to internationalism and anti-bias practices.
• Strong communication with students and staff; nurturing approach.
• Trustworthy, flexible, and dependable.

Responsabilidades

• Create welcoming, functional, safe, attractive, de-cluttered, stimulating and physically comfortable learning environments
• May assist children during bathroom or hygiene-related activities
• Follow team guidelines regarding classroom schedule, activities, and norms
• Step in for absent teachers and follow guidance from colleagues

Conhecimentos

Montessori curriculum

Collaboration with teachers

Anti-bias teaching

Communication skills

Reliability

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Masters preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Starting September, 2026

Battery Park Montessori is looking for a Substitute Montessori Preschool Teacher to join our team in the new year.

Battery Park Montessori is New York City’s only Montessori school offering a fully immersive Spanish and Mandarin experience for children from Nursery Ones through Kindergarten. Our authentic Montessori approach nurtures independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning in a warm and supportive environment. At Battery Park Montessori, every child is empowered to explore, discover, and grow with confidence and joy.

Our team is made up of caring, curious, and dedicated educators who believe in the power of child-led learning. At Battery Park Montessori, teachers are trusted as guides and collaborators, working in a calm, beautiful environment where respect and joy are central to everything we do. If you are inspired by Montessori philosophy and passionate about early childhood education, we welcome you to join our warm, diverse, and supportive community.

ABOUT YOU

• You are knowledgeable about the Montessori curriculum and philosophy and are able to successfully employ effective teaching practices. If you are not Montessori credentialed, you are willing and eager to learn about it.
• You enjoy collaborating with fellow teachers and are wiling to heed direction and feedback from them
• You are dedicated to internationalism and anti-bias teaching practices and maintain a positive school culture for everyone in the community
• You have exceptional communication skills with students and teachers and have a nurturing, supportive approach
• You are trustworthy flexible, and dependable

ROLE OF THE SUBSTITUTE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL TEACHER

• Create welcoming, functional, safe, attractive, de-cluttered, stimulating and physically comfortable learning environments
• May assist children during bathroom or hygiene-related activities
• Work with and follow the team’s guidelines with regards to classroom schedule, activities, and norms
• Step in for teachers that are absent and follow the guidance of the other teachers in the classroom or of the Parent Liaison

Requirements

• Montessori teaching experience preferred
• Education: Bachelors Degree in Education or a related field (Masters preferred)
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years teaching experience
• Fluent in English (able to successfully attend workshops, read professional information and work collaboratively in the language.)
• Legally authorized to work now and in the future in the United States