Assistant Director and Preschool Teacher

Learning My Way Montessori•Philadelphia, PA

23d

About The Position

Learning My Way Montessori is a state licensed Child Care Facility that provides quality child care for all families in the community in a warm, nurturing, loving and educational environment. Early Childhood Teachers at Learning My Way Montessori must have experience caring for children. All Teachers must be committed to providing top quality care and education for students who are enrolled in our program. Our goal is to enhance the lives of every child that attends our facility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in ECE with a PA state teaching certification Pre-K - 4th preferred.
Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines
Problem-solving and mediation skills

Responsibilities

Organize activities and implement a curriculum that allows the children to learn about the world and explore their interests.
Coordinating activities of assistant group supervisors and aides.
Monitor children during outdoor activities and interact with the children to enhance their learning.
Maintain communication with parents and contact parents in emergency situations.
Send a photo to families of children engaged in small group activities daily.
Prepare and serve meals and monitor children during lunch and snack time.
Watch for signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring the problems to the attention of parents and the director.
Observe and document children’s progress, routines, and interest
Help children keep good hygiene, change the diapers of infants and toddlers
Complete any and all training required by LMWM, PHLpreK, PKC, ELRC, and any other associations LMWM is affiliated with, or may become affiliated with.
Additional duties as assigned