Montessori Teacher: Guide Self-Directed Learners

Young World Physical Education; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 51,000 - 82,942; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Unified School District (KS) NEW YORK ELEMENTARY - Lawrence, Kansas is seeking a Montessori Teacher for Children’s House/Primary to guide students in a public school Montessori program. The teacher directs academic, emotional, and physical development in a prepared Montessori environment aligned with Montessori philosophy.

Qualifications include a Kansas teaching certificate or enrollment to obtain one, and Montessori licensure or enrollment in a program.

Qualifications

• Holds a Kansas Teaching Certificate/License or is enrolled in an approved program to obtain Kansas Teaching Certificate/License.
• Holds Montessori Licensure or is enrolled in an approved program to obtain Montessori Licensure.
• Alternatives to above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and manage learning experiences to meet group and individual needs.
• Assist students toward self-directed learning and normalization.
• Maintain a neat, organized Montessori prepared environment in a public school setting.
• Collaborate with the Montessori Assistant on daily routines and activities.
• Collect data to track student performance.
• Counsel pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.
• Discuss academic and behavioral progress with parents.
• Participate in program planning and parent involvement activities.

Skills

Kansas teaching license

Clear speaking

Written communication

Situational analysis

Education

Kansas teaching certificate

Montessori licensure

Job description

Lawrence Unified School District (KS) NEW YORK ELEMENTARY - Lawrence, Kansas is seeking a Montessori Teacher for Children’s House/Primary to guide students in a public school Montessori program. The teacher directs academic, emotional, and physical development in a prepared Montessori environment aligned with Montessori philosophy.

Qualifications include a Kansas teaching certificate or enrollment to obtain one, and Montessori licensure or enrollment in a program.