Early Childhood Lead Teacher-Montessori School
About The Position
We are seeking a Head Teacher with DCF credentials (or in process of obtaining) to work with our 0- 6 year old preschool children in our various classroom ettings. We seek Montessori Certified teachers but will also offer the professional training credential. We require English proficiency and a passion for early childhood. Our staff must be confident in working with early childhood standards from following preschool schedules: feeding, sleeping, toileting, and most importantly learning expereinces that include all sensory, language, practical life activites and more. Candidate salary will be pending the current credentials: Top tier salary incudes Degree is Early childhood, Montessori certification (AMS/AMI) and DCF director credential; however, we will support other teachers in obtaining additional credentials. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for overseeing all the academic programmatic aspects, and provisions of direct teaching to our children. Head Teacher will work alongside administration team for development of programs and grant opportunities. This position is a full time annual position; We may consider 10 month, but wish to hire for 12 months inclusive of an extensive vacation /Holiday pay schedule. S/he will provide quality and child directed education to children within small teacher /child ratios.
Requirements
- Experience as an early childhood teacher for the preschool aged children (0-3 certification/ 3-6 and 6-9 certification)
- DCF staff certificate required to work with preschool aged children ; director credential a plus!
- Ability to work well with families and other team members.
- Montessori certification or ability to train and get certified-immediately.
- Complete understanding and ability to implement all regulatory processes.
- Participate in parent and staff meetings pertaining to programs you serve.
- Participation in grant(s)/ professional programming- we will train you if you are interetsed.
- Participation in programmatic planning for summer programs.
- English Proficiency is Necessary!
Nice To Haves
- Dept. of Education teaching certificate a big plus! (salary will be raised with DOE teaching certificate)
- BILINGUAL (English-Spanish language) a plus
Responsibilities
- overseeing all the academic programmatic aspects
- provisions of direct teaching to our children
- work alongside administration team for development of programs and grant opportunities
- provide quality and child directed education to children within small teacher /child ratios
- implement all regulatory processes
- Participate in parent and staff meetings pertaining to programs you serve.
- Participation in grant(s)/ professional programming
- Participation in programmatic planning for summer programs.
Benefits
- SMS offers training and tuition reimbursement benefits as applicable
- benefits to full time staff
- inclusive of extensive PTO
- supplemental tuition for children of employees to attend the program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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