Montessori Lead Teacher Primary/Preschool

Endeavor Schools•Atlanta, GA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Come join us at Atlanta Montessori International School-Cliff Valley as Lead Primary/Preschool Teacher! At Atlanta Montessori International School-Cliff Valley our educators brighten children's lives every day while creating a bright future for themselves. We offer a supportive environment for our teachers and empower them with the resources they need to create a positive learning environment for our students. We also help our employees build great careers. With our education incentives and career development programs, we invest in our educators to ensure that they thrive. As a Lead Montessori Teacher, you will develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum following the Montessori pedagogy, plan engaging activities to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development, and assess and documenting your student's progress.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
At least 1 year experience in Early Childhood Education in a certified child development center
Ability to use standard office equipment such as a laptop computer and tablet
Strong communication skills, including the ability to interact with parents and other staff members is required
The ability to be patient, collaborative, creative, and passionate about Early Childhood education is essential for this role

Nice To Haves

Montessori Certified AMI, AMS or MACTE
Prior experience with primary and pre-school students
Experience in a Montessori teaching environment is strongly preferred
If not Montessori Certified but have Montessori expereince, you must be willing to enroll in Montessori training to be considered for this position
a willingness to learn and follow the Montessori philosophy is required

Responsibilities

Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum following the Montessori pedagogy
Plan engaging activities to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development
Assess and document your student's progress
Help lead innovative learning activities that promote children's development and growth
Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times
Monitor children's progress and development
Create a harmonious environment where children and fellow teachers enjoy coming to each day