Montessori Primary Teacher (Preschool and Kindergarten)

Montessori Primary Teacher (Preschool and Kindergarten) Lehi Montessori Mesa, AZ Job Details Part-time From $32,000 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Flexible schedule Qualifications School experience Teamwork Teacher collaboration High school diploma or GED Bachelor's degree Student support Montessori teaching method Montessori Teaching experience with young children Teaching Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description About Lehi Montessori Lehi Montessori is a Montessori Pre K-6 Private school. The Lehi Montessori building was established in 1991 as a place of learning. It is our mission, through the Montessori method, to meet the individual needs of all our students. We are committed to helping children develop leadership skills, self-discipline, responsibility, independence, and a love of learning. Our school operates Monday through Thursday from 8:30am

• 3:30pm observing all major holidays.

School is in session from August to May with breaks in October and March. For more information about our school please visit www.lehimontessori.com As a teacher, have you ever wished you had the freedom to really teach? To be able to dive deep into a subject with your students and have the resources you needed to do so? To be able to take them outside whenever you want. To have a strong, supportive, and collaborative staff who are all dedicated to the Montessori method of teaching? If so, you will love our sweet little community. Job Description Guide is expected to be on campus Monday

• Thursday from 8:00am
• 12:30pm August-October and then shift to three half days and one full day (8:00am
• 4:00pm) after October break.

Base pay is $32,000 Teach Preschool and kindergarten students using the Montessori method Develop lesson plans and manage the learning experiences for students to ensure the needs of the groups and individual students are met. Assists students toward self-directed learning. Maintains a neat, well organized, and attractive prepared environment consistent with Montessori pedagogy. Observe student activity and base lesson-planning on observed needs and interests Work within the Montessori pedagogical scheme to develop and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all students Monitor and evaluate student development and outcomes Attends all staff meetings and parent meetings. Works to develop close and effective relationships with parents, including opportunities to discuss and understand the child's individual progress; encourages them to bond with both the class and the larger school community; provides individualized tracking of student progress. Holds parent-teacher conferences twice per school year. Follows the school's policies and procedures for student evaluation and record keeping, meeting all due dates as required; includes the administration of standardized tests if needed. Prepare for school's community activities such as open houses, observation and all general meetings or special events, including attendance and participation in field trips. Supervise classroom assistant Other job duties as assigned. Qualifications Montessori primary diploma Have a current Arizona fingerprint clearance card Previous experience teaching in a Montessori setting Experience collaborating and working as a teacher Enthusiasm and commitment to our vision and mission Organizational and interpersonal skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree Additional experience/training in special education, music, art, and/or physical education is a plus Applicants should submit a resume with three references. Please include phone numbers and email addresses for all reference. Resumes can be submitted to Jennifer Shoemaker (Executive Director) at Lehi Montessori.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Teaching:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Arizona fingerprint clearance card? (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person