MSOE Consultant

American Montessori Society Inc; New Haven (CT); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 68 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Montessori School on Edgewood (MSOE) in New Haven, CT is seeking an experienced Montessori consultant to support our teachers and strengthen Montessori practice in Infant/Toddler and Preschool/Primary classrooms. You'll observe, coach, mentor, and help us grow, working closely with our director and teaching team.

Responsibilities include observing classrooms with actionable feedback, coaching staff, leading trainings on Montessori philosophy and materials, reviewing environments, and

Qualifications

• AMS or AMI credential at Infant/Toddlers and/or Early Childhood level.
• Minimum 5 years Montessori classroom experience.
• Coaching, mentoring, training, or administrative experience.
• Experience with publicly funded programs or diverse income levels.
• Familiarity with NAEYC accreditation and OEC licensing.

Responsabilités

• Observe classrooms and give teachers clear, practical feedback.
• Coach and mentor teaching staff through one-on-one sessions and demonstrations.
• Lead staff trainings on Montessori philosophy, materials and classroom management.
• Review classroom environments and recommend improvements to layout and materials.
• Support our blend of Montessori and traditional early childhood practice, including NAEYC standards.
• Help build a long-term plan for staff professional development.
• Offer guidance for parent education, such as "Montessori at Home" workshops.
• Provide a written summary of findings and recommendations after each visit.

Connaissances

Coaching

Mentoring

Staff Training

Observation

Feedback

Formation

AMS/AMI credential (Infant/Toddlers and/or Early Childhood)

Description du poste

For 20 years, Montessori School on Edgewood (MSOE) has been New Haven's first publicly supported Montessori school. Greater Dwight neighbors founded it to give their children the best possible start. We serve 24 Infants and Toddlers and 34 Preschoolers/Primary from every income level. We are licensed by the State of Connecticut and accredited by NAEYC. We see parents as each child's firstteacher, and we adapt Montessori to fit our diverse community.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Montessori consultant to support our teachers and strenghten Montessori practice in our Infant/Toddler and Preschool/Primary classrooms. You'll observe, coach, mentor, and help us grow, working closely with our director and teaching team.

Responsibilities

• Observe classrooms and give teachers, clear, practical feedback
• Coach and mentor teaching staff through one-on-one sessions and demosntrations
• Lead staff trainings on Montessori phliosophy, materials and classroom management
• Review classroom environments and recommend improvements to layout and materials
• Support our blend of Montessori and traditional early childhood practice, including NAEYC standards
• Help build a long-term plan for staff professional development
• Offer guidance for parent education, such as "Montessori at Home" workshops
• Provide a written summary of findings and recommendations after each visit

Qualifications

• AMS or AMI credential at the Infant/Toddlere and/or Early Childhood level (both preferred)
• At least 5 years of Montessori classroom experience; coaching, mentoring, training, or adminsitrative experience
• Experience with publicly funded programs, diverse communities, or families of varied income levels
• Familiarity with NAEYC accreditation and Office of Early Childhood (OEC) licensing

Details

Type: Contract - Part Time

Schedule: 2-3 Times a week (depends on need)

Term: 10 months with possible renewal of contract

Location: On-site in New Haven, CT - some virtual sessions possible

Compensation: based on experience and educational background

Montessori School on Edgewood (MSOE) is a 501(c) nonprofit and an equal opportunity employer.