What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children's House Montessori Guide position at Sterling Montessori Charter School?
Job Description: Lead Teacher
Contracted: 10 month
Purpose: Lead Teacher will use the AMS Montessori scope and sequence, lessons, and materials that are aligned with the NC standard course of study benchmarks, as the basis and foundation of their work with students.
Professional Skills/Responsibilities:
1. All lead teachers (General Ed., EC, Specials, and Specialists) will adhere to the Sterling mission, vision, guiding principles, code of ethics, and standards of behavior as outlined in the Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook.
2. Responsible for the welfare, safety, and educational achievements of students.
3. Respect student confidentiality by not discussing students with anyone other than their families and those faculty and staff members who work with them directly, under state and federal law.
4. Demonstrates excellent skills in organization, classroom management, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
5. Able to prepare a differentiated, nurturing Montessori learning environment that demonstrates an understanding of the development of the 3-6-year-old student and meets the needs of ALL students.
6. Will work with students of various abilities, including those with diagnosed learning differences; the teacher may be required to participate in meetings, planning, and training to fully serve each child’s needs. Keep updated and follow student IEP, 504, EL, Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP), and Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA).
7. Maintain a clean, orderly, and attractive classroom environment (inside and outside). Report all maintenance requests or damage in classrooms, playgrounds, and campus-wide.
8. The Lead Teacher shall attend any staff meetings, professional development training, parent engagement evenings, and annual open house outside of standard working hours as requested by the Executive Director.
9. When situations or conflicts arise with students, teachers act as mediators and provide opportunities for conversations, reflection, and learning. Teachers follow the Positive Discipline model and refer to the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) when needing to implement supplemental or intensive support.
10. Responsible for training, supervision, weekly meetings, goals, and evaluation of assistant/associate teachers.
11. Must be able to collaborate with teachers, colleagues, parents, and administration to develop and ensure a healthy, safe, and inviting environment in which all community members are free to learn and work.
12. Maintain inventory annually of materials and furniture. Responsible for tracking classroom budget and filling out purchase orders for required and approved materials. Supplement the classroom with teacher-made materials as needed. All materials made at Sterling shall be inventoried and property of Sterling.
13. Has strong oral and written communication skills: Must complete and maintain record keeping, progress reports, assessments/evaluations, MTSS documentation, and grades (if applicable) promptly as required by the school. Responsible for parent conferences, parent email communications (within 48 hours), bi-monthly newsletters, and communicating problems and concerns with all parents/guardians of students in your care.
14. Responsible for completion and cost of all licensing requirements (CEUs).
15. Inform the Section Director of all administrative-level concerns or problems as they relate to relations with the school, students, parents, or staff.
16. Participate and implement in annual goal setting, evaluation reviews, and professional development for career growth. Our work requires being coachable, an ongoing desire to learn, and a sense of egoless-ness.
17. Is skilled in using email, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Google Drive.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited University (required)
- State License (or willing to pursue NC licensure)
- AMS/AMI Primary Montessori Certification (required)
- Experience working with 3-6 year old children
- Experience working in a Montessori Setting (preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
