Lead School Age Teacher

Chesapeake Montessori•Chesapeake, VA

6d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Chesapeake Montessori is a licensed childcare center seeking a Lead Teacher to support the Preschool age group. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, love working with children, and desire to work in a fun and professional environment. Chesapeake Montessori is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces and celebrates diversity and inclusivity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, an elementary Montessori Certification, or an applicant who is in the process of obtaining certification
Classroom experience
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.

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.
Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children.