Employment Opportunities
MCS is Currently Accepting Applications for the Following Positions:
Montessori Primary Lead Teacher (Ages 3-6) 2023-2024 School Year
The Primary Lead is responsible for creating stimulating learning environments for children in assigned age groups with lesson plans that nurture and develop the emotional, social, and intellectual skills of students, while embracing and preserving the Montessori philosophy. Assesses individual student needs, communicates effectively with parents, and creates a nurturing, stimulating classroom of inclusiveness.
Job Highlights:
Develops and delivers creative lesson plans, independent learning exercises, curricula, and methods catering to the needs of the individual student and facilitates active and authentic Montessori learning experiences.
Creates and maintains a safe, clean, and stimulating classroom where all children feel safe, valued, and included.
Serves as a role model for students exhibiting honesty, accountability, understanding, tolerance, respect, love, and kindness.
Observes and guides students in the use of classroom learning materials and equipment and uses relevant technology to support instruction.
Monitors and assesses student progress and develops comprehensive and meaningful student reports within specified timeframe and communicates information professionally to families.
Maintains accurate and current student records as required by school policy and applicable laws and regulations.
Guides and directs Teacher/Classroom Assistants & Floaters to ensure the classroom environment is orderly, safe, respectful, and conducive to a stimulating classroom environment.
Ensures all classroom resources are carefully maintained, readily available, and in good working condition.
Accompanies students on field trips and provides care and oversight when participating in school activities.
Education & Experience Requirements:
Associate's Degree required. Bachelor's Degree is preferred, from an accredited institution in Education, Early Childhood teaching, or related discipline.
Montessori Certification from an accredited program in Primary (Ages 3-6) is strongly preferred, or willing to pursue certification within the timeframe required.
Previous experience teaching in an Early Childhood setting.
This position requires extended periods of standing, walking, and engaging with students both one-on-one and in group settings.
Compensation: Dependent on candidate's qualifications. Full-time employees can be eligible for benefits.
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Montessori Lower Elementary Teacher Assistant (Ages 6-9) 2023-2024 School Year
The Lower Elementary Teacher Assistant is Responsible for directly supporting the Lead Teacher in creating stimulating learning environments for children of all ages and helping facilitate lesson plans that nurture and develop the emotional, social, and intellectual skills of students embracing the Montessori philosophy.
Job Highlights:
Assist the Lead Teacher in the delivery of lesson plans, facilitating learning exercises, and supporting the needs of the individual student, aligned with authentic Montessori learning experiences.
Demonstrates professionalism that is consistently aligned with the Montessori philosophy, MCS policies and protocols, and state laws and regulations.
Serves as a role model for students, colleagues, and families based on trust, inclusiveness, and professionalism.
Creates and maintains a safe, clean, and stimulating classroom where all children feel safe, valued, and included.
Carefully observes and guides students in the use of classroom learning materials and equipment.
Ensures the classroom environment is orderly, respectful, and conducive to a stimulating classroom environment, and all classroom resources are readily available and in good working condition.
Embraces and uses relevant technology to support instruction.
Receptive to coaching and one-on-one development.
Communicates relevant and timely information to the Lead Teacher regarding student needs in a solution-based and positive manner.
Attends and actively participates in staff meetings, professional development workshops, and school events.
Accompanies students on field trips and provides care and oversight when participating in school activities.
Education & Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Education (Elementary Education preferred)
Previous experience in an Elementary school setting, preferably a Montessori classroom.
This position requires extended periods of standing, walking, and engaging with students both one-on-one and in group settings.
Compensation: Dependent on candidate's qualifications. Benefits may be available to full-time employees.
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Montessori Literacy Specialist 2023-2024 School Year
Literacy Specialist / Primary & Elementary. The Literacy Specialist will utilize data to inform instruction and provide differentiated literacy instruction to accelerate achievement of students. The Literacy Teacher will be embedded in the school culture to collaborate with teachers to support the needs of all students.
Qualifications:
BS degree in Education (with a preference of Elementary Education) with expert content knowledge in evidence-based early literacy practices.
Work with teachers to develop new curricula and themes that incorporate research-based academic intervention solutions into lesson plans that support independent learning exercises and methods catering to the needs of individual students and facilitate active and authentic Montessori learning experiences.
Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with learning differences and an understanding of diverse teaching strategies.
Must successfully complete all pre-employment requirements are required prior to employment, including criminal background check, health screening, etc.
Knowledge of the Montessori Philosophy a plus.
This position requires extended periods of standing, walking, and engaging with students both one-on-one and in group settings.
This is a part-time position with 30 hours or less a week during a 10 month School Year (August-early June). We are actively seeking a candidate for the 2023-2024 School Year.
Compensation: Dependent on candidate's qualifications.
Salary
$18 - $20 per hour
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