Montessori Preschool Substitute Teacher

Green Ivy Schools • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Battery Park Montessori is seeking a Substitute Montessori Preschool Teacher to join their team. This school is unique in New York City for offering a fully immersive Spanish and Mandarin experience for children from Nursery Ones through Kindergarten. They follow an authentic Montessori approach to foster independence, curiosity, and a love of learning in a supportive environment. The school values its team of caring, curious, and dedicated educators who believe in child-led learning and work in a calm, beautiful environment where respect and joy are paramount. They are looking for individuals inspired by Montessori philosophy and passionate about early childhood education to join their warm, diverse, and supportive community.

Requirements

• Montessori teaching experience preferred
• Bachelors Degree in Education or a related field (Masters preferred)
• Minimum of two (2) years teaching experience
• Fluent in English (able to successfully attend workshops, read professional information and work collaboratively in the language.)
• Legally authorized to work now and in the future in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Knowledgeable about the Montessori curriculum and philosophy and able to successfully employ effective teaching practices.
• Willing and eager to learn about Montessori philosophy if not already credentialed.
• Enjoy collaborating with fellow teachers and are willing to heed direction and feedback from them.
• Dedicated to internationalism and anti-bias teaching practices and maintain a positive school culture for everyone in the community.
• Exceptional communication skills with students and teachers and have a nurturing, supportive approach.
• Trustworthy, flexible, and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Create welcoming, functional, safe, attractive, de-cluttered, stimulating and physically comfortable learning environments
• May assist children during bathroom or hygiene-related activities
• Work with and follow the team’s guidelines with regards to classroom schedule, activities, and norms
• Step in for teachers that are absent and follow the guidance of the other teachers in the classroom or of the Parent Liaison

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level