Substitute Montessori Teacher — Bilingual Spanish/Mandarin

Green-Ivy-Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Montessori curriculum

Collaboration with teachers

Anti-bias teaching

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Masters preferred

Job description

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.