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Lead Teacher, Mansfield Montessori at Walnut Creek
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What they do
An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
$62,711 / year median in Texas
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Leading a classroom takes a special kind of skill. As a Lead Teacher, you are: Caring! Follow all licensing guidelines, school, and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child. Engaging! Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families. Learning! Complete ongoing professional development on Montessori pedagogy and early childhood development topics. Inspiring! Implement the Montessori curriculum (with assistance of the Director, a School Education Manager, Team Lead, or faculty mentor) and facilitate engaging interactive learning experiences. We want joyful, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have: Experience in a licensed child care center, Montessori school, or related field; previous lead teacher experience preferred. Completed a high school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree and coursework in early childhood education preferred. Met state requirements for education; additional school requirements may apply.