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St. Peter's Episcopal Church and Montessori School ELEMENTARY MONTESSORI TEACHER in Litchfield Park, Arizona
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JOB TITLE: ELEMENTARY MONTESSORI TEACHER
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors Degree in Education or Elementary Education,
24 Months Experience in Montessori Education, Valid
Arizona Teaching Certificate
SALARY: \$ 45,850.00 per Year
ORGANIZATION/COMPANY: St. Peters Episcopal Church of Litchfield Park,
DBA, St. Peters Montessori School
EMPLOYER/CONTACT PERSON: Diane K. Woodyard
CONTACTS JOB TITLE: Head of School
CONTACT: 623-935-7737
diane@stpetersaz.org
EMPLOYER ADDRESS: 400 S Old Litchfield Road
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
WORK LOCATION: 400 S Old Litchfield Road
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
JOB DUTIES:
The Elementary Montessori Teacher is a guide who direct students\' activities academically, emotionally, &
physically in a prepared Montessori environment that challenges each child to reach his/her full potential in these
developmental areas, in accordance with Montessori philosophy & procedures. Subjects covered include Math,
Science, English, Social Studies, Art, Geography, & Practical Life for students in 1st 6th grade.
Essential Functions:
? Develop lesson plans
? Manage learning experiences for students to ensure group or individual student needs are met
? Assist students toward self-directed learning & normalization
? Maintain a neat, well organized, & attractive prepared environment consistent with Montessori pedagogy
? Participate in professional activities designated by Head of School, such as workshops, curriculum retreats
meetings grade reporting, planning, other professional pursuits
? Attend staff meetings & professional sessions, including staff, level, committee & evening parent meetings
? Work to develop close & effective relationships with parents, including opportunities to discuss & understand
the childs individual progress
? Encourage students to bond with both the class & the larger school community
? Provide individualized tracking of student progress.
? Participate in the admissions process, speaking with prospective families at the request of the Head of School.
? Follow the school\'s policies & procedures for student evaluation & record keeping Administer standardized
tests (if applicable)
? Assess the needs of the class & prepare requests for materials, furnishings, and framework of the budgeting
process.
? Update inventory list Track attendance & maintain lunch count
? Receive & welcome students; greet parents/caregivers
? Confer with colleagues to share curriculum ideas, compare observations, discuss relevant points in
? Montessori theory, demonstrate learning materials, exchange ideas, alternate ways to cope with a given child,
& review successful group activities.
? Prepare notes for conferences
? Participate in parent education
? Participate in Board meetings, as requested
? Plan special projects, if needed
? Prepare for school\'s community activities such as open houses or special events
? Other job duties as assigned.
During class:
? Outline routine of the day, including any special activities
? Observe class\'s overall feeling tone mood
? Assist children who need individual help
? Ensure that children actively engaged in individual learning activities are protected from interference including
adult
? Give individual or small group presentations to children.
? Withdraw at regular intervals to observe.
? Uphold reinforce positive behavior by modeling behavior & drawing attention to ground rules
? Unobtrusively monitor the work of individual children.
? Record important points briefly Treat children with positive feedback provide individualized care.
? Monitor group activities to maximize fostering community healthy socialization & recreat ion.
? Calmly prepare transitional activities
? Incorporate dismissal routine as one of the day\'s crucial activities.
? Work to maintain health & safety standards with snack, lunch, hand washing & toileting
After class:
? Make minor repairs of learning materials using basic arts & crafts materials & skills
? Complete daily notes
? Reflect on individual children & group interactions
? Review & prepare materials for following instructional day
? Review transgressions of ground rules by adults & children & try to analyze possible causes; attempt to find
counter strategies
Weekly tasks:
? Double check all learning materials
? Remove all items that need repair replacement or cleaning
? Rotate books
? Note needed janitorial services
? Restructure classroom routine as needed
? Plan involvement of volunteers, parents or speci