Become A Montessori Teacher

* Establish the morning and extended day work period and give lessons as needed.
* Establish and maintain classroom true to the Montessori philosophy, paying particular attention to the needs of students.
* Implement and update curriculum as student needs dictate.
* Plan, prepare and maintain all units of study " including Montessori materials, library books, etc.
* Facilitate a respectful environment for children and adults by advocating conflict resolution and Grace and Courtesy lessons.
* Communicate via newsletters (email) with parents about their childrens school lives every week and educate parents in Montessori philosophy.
* Prepare for and schedule 2 individual communications with all parents during school year- including 1 physical parent conferences and 1 telephone conversation.
* Meet individually with prospective parents and students.
* Carefully observe and keep daily records on each students individual progression through the classroom.
* Maintain the schools system of record keeping.
* Complete individual learning plans and conference forms for all students.
* 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 Director.
* Plan , prepare and organize all material for parent volunteers Care for all classroom animals and plants.
* Organize planning time for changing out material, cleaning and reorganizing works

Supervise children at all times, ensuring their safety and well-being Prepare shelves and board with appropriate jobs and display Plan lessons, songs and activities based on school curriculum Circle time management, transitions and circle presentation, fun songs and movement activities Hold Parent Conferences to share observations, based on records and assessment Maintain cleanliness and documentation Light cooking and preparation of lunch meals and snacks Professional Qualities: Possess curriculum development/implementation experience Team player, positive role model, strong work ethic and take-charge attitude Independent, creative, fun-loving and kind Strong written and verbal communication skills Solid computer skills We offer a competitive salary, including vacation and holiday pay, personal time off, sick leave, disability insurance and funding for professional

* Assist the Montessori Director of Education and Lead Montessori Teacher in the planning and implementation of essential Montessori classroom components that will engage a preschooler into a world of accelerated social, emotional, intellectual and cognitive development.
* Assist the Youth Development Director in the planning and implementation of the Montessori After Care Enrichment program.
* Act as a Camp Counselor during our Preschool Camp sessions.
* Act as an observer and keep an open, creative mind when understanding each childs needs within the environment.
* Maintain DHS standards and regulations.
* Implement and maintain the programs established goals and objectives.
* Work as a member of the staff team to guide the children in the learning of the Montessori Method.
* Attend all staff meetings and trainings as specified by the Director.
* Benefits:
* Fun, fast-paced work environment.
* Making a difference in someone's life every day!
* Free individual or family membership with completion of New Employee Orientation.
* Membership only valid with active

Preschool teachers typically do the following: • Develops, weekly plans, and implements age appropriate curriculum (lesson plan) to nurture and stimulate all domains of children's development in their care. • Daily prepares materials and classrooms for class activities. • Provides a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children's learning and growth. • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate. • Provide a variety of materials and an environment rich in subject and experiences, cultural diversity, opportunity for exploration and manipulation both in learning activities and imaginative play. • Perform on-going developmental evaluations of children as required by funding sources and develop lesson plans and follow curriculum implementation that addresses the individual needs of each child. • Daily/weekly plan, evaluate, arrange and improve the physical environment in the classroom and outdoors to create opportunities for exploration, facilitate motor-skill activities and meet the changing needs of the developing child. • Provide responsive care to all children by adapting daily care giving routines and plans to the interests and needs of the individual child and the group. • Prepare developmental progress reports as needed. • Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for the child's background by incorporating the cultural, linguistic and familial values and beliefs into the childcare program and lesson plans. • Completes child transition and orientation of the classroom with parents. • Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents/caregivers. • Provide a classroom environment that encourages parent participation. • Ensure that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships and experience clear communication with teaching staff. • Prepare periodical parent conferences based on schedule to discuss children's developmental progress, needs and interests. • Liaison with families to ensure smooth transition from home to child care setting and transitions from classroom to classroom when needed. • Assist families with children's transitions from toddler to preschool and from preschool to kindergarten. • Maintain accurate, complete and timely client, agency records and attendance reports; Completes daily meal and attendance records. • Maintains up-to-date emergency forms, curriculum plans, individual child development profile and other records as needed. • Completes daily health checks regarding hygiene, safety, and overall well-being of the children. • Completes DRDP, ECERS, Parent Survey on a timely basis with Assistant Teachers and prepare group data summaries by classroom and developmental progress reports as needed. • Assures a healthy, safe, clean and developmentally appropriate environment for children both indoors and outdoors. • Assist with functioning and monitoring of nutrition and food service. • Conducts supervision on a weekly basis with Associate Teachers and Assistant Teachers. • Establish and reestablish procedures as necessary to enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order both inside and outside the classroom while maintaining developmental needs and safety of children and all other local/State and agency guidelines and standards for best practice. • Become familiar with emergency procedures and protocol. • Clean and sterilize equipment and toys regularly. • Integrate special needs children in a respectful manner and be knowledgeable of how to prepare the environment and meet their developmental needs. •Prepare and serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines. • Participate in on-going in-service and educational development opportunities provided by the Agency. • Participate in all required school/agency staff development and in-service trainings. • Plan, delegate and assign work accordingly to Assistant Teachers weekly. • Have bi-monthly meetings with Assistant Teachers to address progress and developmental needs of children, curriculum/lesson plans, and preparation of the environment. • In accordance with agency philosophy, teacher may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description • Staff must believe in and act in accordance with the Agency's philosophy and guidelines and mission statements. • Participate in fundraising for the school. • Prepare annual inventory of classroom equipment, materials and supplies. • Promote literacy, strong communication, discussion and interaction with children

Strong understanding of Montessori methods and able to effectively integrate other best practices with the Montessori method Strong understanding of literacy and math development in children and able to build childrens individualized learning plans that identify their current level of development Strong understanding of how to use multiple forms of assessment in informing and driving instruction Able to build rapport with children of all ages; strong understanding of child and adolescent development Passion for teaching and working with students from different experiences, languages and backgrounds Driven adult learner dedicated to his or her own professional growth with an inquiry orientation to his or her own practice Able to lead a team and effectively maximize adults and supports in a classroom setting Enthusiasm and commitment to participating in cooperative effort to proliferate the mission and objectives of Anchorage Montessori School (AMS) combining a sense of humor, high ethical professional standards, and equity perspective Able to work in a creative and demanding learning environment, including the ability to problem-solve and manage ambiguity and adversity Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills; high sense of commitment; ability to work as part of a team Duties: Takes leadership in guiding support staff; ensures all adults are maximized in the classroom Establishes a classroom environment that fosters curiosity, self-control and kindness Demonstrates knowledge of and supports Anchorage Montessori Schools mission, vision and values Establishes a classroom environment that is organized and engaging, with systems and procedures that manage student behavior, movement, and learning Partners effectively with the teacher assistant to ensure children are growing and achieving at high levels Establishes a strong classroom culture where children can reach their potential by setting high expectations for themselves and others Establishes a classroom culture that allows the children to become self-motivated and self-directed, have an appreciation for themselves and their communities, and where children value and love learning Plan and execute small and whole group lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with Montessori philosophy AMS instructional guidelines Assesses students in accordingly and examines student data, and refines lesson plans to differentiate instruction for each student Collaborates with AMS team to improve own and others instructional practices