Mentor Montessori Teacher: Houston, TX

Bezos Academy•Houston, TX

3d•$82,000 - $123,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Mentor Montessori Teacher, you will serve as an instructional coach at a Bezos Academy school within our network of high quality, tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschools in under-resourced communities. You will coach teachers to plan, prepare, and model instructional activities that facilitate active Montessori learning experiences. You will use child-level assessment and growth data to modify instructional plans to ensure every classroom is thriving and every child is ultimately ready for kindergarten. You will bring a deep knowledge of primary (age 3-6) Montessori educational principles and practices, as well as complementary early childhood philosophies and pedagogies. You will draw upon your prior history as a strong teacher of children and collaborator with colleagues. You will facilitate learning opportunities for teachers that support the cognitive, language, social, emotional, and physical development of every child. You will mentor learners from your school in Bezos Academy’s Montessori Credential Program. You share our passion for and have experience working with students and families in low-income areas from diverse backgrounds. You will build relationships and communicate regularly with Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers to support both teacher and child development. In this role, you will support all classrooms in a school and report directly to the Head of School. While you will not guide your own classroom, you will have a variety of responsibilities including developing and coaching Lead and Assistant Teachers, teaching directly as needed (classroom coverage), and supporting the Head of School with operational responsibilities as a member of the administrative team. Above all, you demonstrate passion for our mission to expand access to high quality preschool in under-resourced communities. LOCATION We are actively hiring for a Mentor Montessori Teacher for the launch of our Houston – North Shore (5800 Uvalde Rd, Building 11, Houston, TX 77049) preschool.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Primary Montessori diploma from an AMI, AMS, or other MACTE-accredited institute
Five or more years of experience as a primary Montessori lead teacher/guide (ages 3-6), including at least three years of experience after earning a primary Montessori diploma
Track record of driving strong child outcomes as a teacher
Track record of generating positive outcomes from coaching and training educators
Ability to meet all credentialing criteria for lead early childhood teachers in Texas
Age 18 with a high school diploma (note: Bezos Academy requires a Bachelor's degree)
Ability to meet all additional training and eligibility requirements of Texas, including clearing background checks, tuberculosis tests, and so on, with required documentation of eligibility and training completion submitted to each state’s respective child care regulatory agency prior to start of employment
Experience monitoring and maintaining accurate records on the progress of individual students
Experience working effectively across lines of difference

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a relevant field (i.e., child development, curriculum and instruction, educational technology, early childhood education, etc.)
Knowledge of other leading early childhood philosophies and pedagogies (e.g., Reggio Emilia and Waldorf)
Experience applying best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion across educator development programs and/or teacher training
Comfort and confidence with various child, classroom-efficacy, and adult learning assessment methods
Ability to serve as the school’s licensing designee when the Head of School is not in the building

Responsibilities

Support the initial set up and ongoing evolution and design of the prepared environment throughout the year to meet the development needs of every child in the classroom
Inventory and make recommendations for classroom materials for all areas of the environment
Maintain knowledge of school and classroom routines and advise to ensure smooth, easy transitions and routines
Develop additional lesson plans and corresponding materials in alignment with the overall curriculum with a diversity, equity, and inclusivity lens
Model and support observation, record keeping, and assessment processes
Use child-level assessment and growth data to evaluate child progress and to plan professional learning for teachers in your school
As needed, independently supervise children throughout the day in classrooms and a variety of other situations, including but not limited to arrival/departure, transitions, outside time, rest/nap time, and (if offered) extended hours
Support teachers’ reflection and growth in instructional practice and responsibilities
Serve in the capacity of a field consultant for teachers enrolled in Bezos Academy’s in-house Montessori credentialing program, including meeting regularly with adult learners and conducting multiple formal observations and evaluations
Assist Head of School with school operations, for example opening or closing the school daily, greeting families, etc.
Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active Montessori learning experiences
Engage in on-going self-assessment and refinement of practice as well as in collaborative professional growth around coaching and mentoring within a Montessori environment
Support an environment that demonstrates rapport with and respect for all students
Lead and participate in collegial activities and meetings designed to make the entire school a productive professional learning community
Maintain teaching skills and participate in professional development activities (both within the school community and via attendance at conferences, workshops, etc.)
Engage with regional learning opportunities and participate in a professional learning community with other Mentor Montessori Teachers
As needed, serve as the school’s licensing designee when the Head of School is not in the building