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Key Responsibilities

Curriculum

• Support the academic, social, and emotional growth of the individual child

• Observe and guide the children through their learning

• Establish and maintain the classroom true to the Montessori philosophy, paying particular attention to the needs of students

• Facilitate opportunities for students to engage with guest speakers or go on educational field trips.

• Maintain accurate record keeping and planning through the use of Transparent Classroom

Communication

• Communicate with parents about their children’s school lives every week, through a monthly newsletter, and work in tandem with school administration to educate parents in Montessori philosophy.

• Schedule and facilitate at least two parent conferences per student per year.

• Attend school-wide events and functions, including parent education events, while working in tandem with the Director admissions and with prospective parents and students to conduct interviews, shadow days, and recommendations of acceptance,.

Record Keeping

• Carefully observe and keep daily records of each student’s individual progression through the Montessori curricula, including differentiation plans based on observations and data assessments.

• Maintain the school’s system of record keeping (Transparent Classroom).

• Complete individual learning plans and conference forms for all students.

• Complete cumulative records

Cooperative Work with Co-Teacher, Classroom Assistant, and Interns

• Establish a harmonious relationship with fellow teachers, assistants, and interns.

• Attend weekly level meetings and staff meetings.

• Serve on at least one school committee.

Administrative Duties

• Fulfill supervisory duty responsibilities as required (lunch, recess, hallway transitions).

• Report any maintenance issues to the Director of Operations or Facility Manager

• Care for all classroom animals and plants.

• Prepare and refresh the Montessori environment in accordance with Montessori principles and philosophy

• Hours 8:00 am – 3:30 pm (4:45 pm on Wednesday) including a half-hour lunch break.

• Attend, participate, and inform (based on data) Student Support Team meetings as required

• Complete all assigned paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.

• Support the Summer Learning Camp Program by working at least one week as a Lead or Assistant Teacher. (Additional compensation provided.)

• Duties assigned by the Head of School

Education Requirements

• Credential from the Association Montessori Society, Association Montessori Internationale, or from a MACTE-approved Teacher Education Program (preferred). SJMS will train non-MACTE credentialed teachers in return for a commitment to work.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education

• State of Ohio Teachers License (Resident Educator, Alternative Resident Educator, 5-year professional license, or Permanent Non-Tax Certificate) in area/level of teaching

• CPR/First Aid certification (SJMS will provide if not already completed)

• Willingness to complete professional development on an ongoing basis. This includes any additional safety training required for the position.

• For those with a 5-year or Permanent Non-Tax Certificate, they will submit an individual professional development plan (IPDP) to the Diocesan Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC). Those individuals who are Resident Educators will gain their hours from their work and time spent with their mentors.

• Participate in the 5-Tiered staff evaluation process including self-evaluations and personal/professional goal setting.

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