Long-Term Substitute - Middle School Classroom (History + Science)

St. Joseph Montessori School•Columbus, OH

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the St. Joseph Montessori School team as a long-term substitute working as a History and Science teacher in our Middle School (7th and 8th Grade) environment. Key Responsibilities: Support the academic, social, and emotional growth of the individual student in a multi-age classroom. This position is for our middle school classroom, which is a multi-age classroom of students in 7th/8th grade working in combination and by ability. This particular position is for a long-term substitute from March until June 2026, presenting/implementing/teaching lessons for History and Science while collaborating and co-teaching with other members of the SJMS Middle School team. As a long-term substitute, you will be allowed to create and implement lessons with the support of your co-teacher and administrators that follow Montessori principles and meet state standards. The Middle School teacher serves as a Montessori Guide for children in their third plane of development.

Requirements

Ability to support and promote a team environment
Enthusiasm, initiative, high energy level, sense of humor, and flexibility
Physical ability to work around children including sitting on the floor, standing, crouching, and climbing stairs
Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds on an occasional basis
Enthusiasm when working with children and adolescents
Required to complete FBI/BCI Background Check, Protecting God’s Children 3-hour workshop, CPR/First Aid Certification, Religion I course of study (Diocese of Columbus requirement), and other professional development as assigned.
CPR/First Aid certification (mandatory - SJMS will provide if not already completed)
Willingness to complete professional development on an ongoing basis. This includes any additional safety training required for the position.
Complete an FBI/BCI background check (mandatory)
Complete Protecting God’s Children Course (mandatory)

Nice To Haves

Credential from the Association Montessori Society, Association Montessori Internationale, or from a MACTE-approved Teacher Education Program (optional/preferred)
Bachelor’s Degree in Education (optional/preferred)
State of Ohio Teachers License (Resident Educator, 5-year professional license, or Substitute License) in area/level of teaching (optional/preferred)

Responsibilities

Support the academic, social, and emotional growth of the individual student
Observe and guide the students through their learning
Establish and maintain the classroom true to the Montessori philosophy, paying particular attention to the needs of students
Design/Implement/Present lessons that ignite curiosity within students while adhering to the Montessori Method and meeting State of Ohio academic standards
Implement and extend the curriculum as student needs dictate.
Maintain accurate record keeping and planning through the use of Transparent Classroom as guided by your co-teacher and administrator.
Facilitate a respectful environment for students and adults by advocating conflict resolution and Grace and Courtesy lessons.
Use Positive Discipline techniques to redirect children as needed.
Communicate via newsletters (email) with parents about their children’s school lives every week and work in tandem with school administration to educate parents in Montessori philosophy.
Attend school-wide events and functions as a member of the SJMS Team.
Carefully observe and keep daily records of each student’s progression through the curriculum.
In keeping with Montessori pedagogy and best practices keep and maintain an observation log.
Use the observations of students to guide instruction based on the needs of the child.
Maintain the school’s system of record keeping (Gradelink).
Complete cumulative records.
Keep a school calendar of events.
Establish a harmonious relationship with co-teacher/s, assistants, staff, interns, and administrators.
Work in conjunction with special area teachers.
Cooperate and collaborate with, specifically, Middle School co-teachers and administrators to implement curriculum, guide students, and create an engaging environment.
Attend weekly level meetings and staff meetings.
Plan, prepare, and organize all materials for parent volunteers, if necessary.
Assist in the planning and maintenance of the building, materials, and playground to ensure they are clean, safe, and maintained.
Report any maintenance issues to the Head of School, Director of Operations or Facility Manager
Care for all classroom animals and plants.
Organize planning time for reviewing lessons, curriculum, and student work.
Attend, participate, and inform (based on data) Student Support Team meetings that are necessary for the success of every learner.
Complete all assigned paperwork (such as Administrative Cost Reimbursements, Child History Forms, Admissions Interviews, student permanent record files, etc.) in an accurate and timely manner as assisted by your co-teacher and Administrators.
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head of School.