Elementary Teacher Pool TK-3

About the position

Dixon Montessori Charter School is a WASC accredited public school enrolling students in grades TK-8th grade. We are a site based school program serving over 480 students under the authorization of Dixon Unified School District. At DMCS, we blend core components of the Montessori philosophy (Kindergarten thru 6th) with a Project-Based Learning Style (7th thru 8th grades) to create a dynamic, hands-on learning approach. All Montessori and Project-Based curriculum is aligned to the Common Core State Standards, and gives the students a well-rounded exposure to the many ways of learning. The position of TK-3 Elementary Teacher involves providing a classroom program that supports and promotes the Mission and Vision of DMCS for the success of all students, directly supporting student achievement of the California State Standards.

Responsibilities

• Establish and communicate learning goals for all students
• Supply examples of student progress toward objectives that may include reading records, writing samples, projects, and portfolios of student work
• Use results of assessments to guide instruction and interventions within your classroom
• Involve and guide all students in assessing their own learning
• Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning standards and the additional specific grade-by-grade learning standards set forth in the charter
• Coordinate lesson plans with other teachers to maximize possibilities for teaching similar topics in the same general time frame, thus reinforcing student knowledge on an interdisciplinary basis
• Provide direct and indirect instruction
• Long and short-term planning addressing individual needs of students
• Prepare students adequately for all required assessments
• Evaluate student’s progress
• Communicate student progress regularly with parents or guardians
• Prepare at least quarterly individual student achievement reports for parents
• Provide an inviting, exciting, innovative learning environment
• Engage in effective and appropriate classroom management based on the school wide PBIS program
• Accept and incorporate feedback and coaching from administrative staff
• Utilize computers and other technological classroom support equipment in student instruction
• Accommodate and/or modify lesson plans per IEP’s, 504’s and other student needs
• Maintain and enrich his/her expertise in his/her area of teaching through continued professional development
• Perform other duties as assigned and deemed appropriate by the Executive Director

Requirements

• Valid California Education Teaching Certificate
• TK-3 grade verifiable teaching experience preferred
• Montessori experience preferred

Nice-to-haves

• Effective communication skills
• Technical/professional knowledge
• Planning and organization skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to manage own time
• Critical thinking
• Ability to work in a team environment

Benefits

• Regionally Competitive Salary Scale
• Full Employee Paid Benefits
• Educational Assistance up to $5000
• Collaborative teams of teachers with time built into the week to meet
• Strong community feel with students, parents, faculty and surrounding community