Lead Primary Montessori Teacher

Meadows Montessori•Frederick, MD

2d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Meadows Montessori is a licensed childcare center seeking an energetic Montessori Qualified Primary Teacher for our Pre-K program! We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member. If you have a positive attitude, love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today! Meadows Montessori is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
AMI, AMS, or MACTE Montessori certification
Evaluation of Qualification by the Office of Child Care (90-Hour completed)
High School Diploma or equivalent
6 semester hours or 90 clock hours of approved early childhood education coursework (45 hours in child development and 45 hours in curriculum)
Fingerprint background check (Live Scan) is required before you can be left alone with children.

Responsibilities

Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate one week in advance using current curriculum guides.
Implement lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis covering all areas of child development and carry out lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine; Use our parent communication app efficiently.
Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.
Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child, responding to their emotional needs; and maintaining an organized, clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom.
Maintain a child assessment and portfolio for each child, as well as conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences during the month of November and May.
Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children.