Montessori Teacher

Chaminade University of Honolulu

MISSION STATEMENT

Chaminade University offers its students an education in a collaborative learning environment that prepares them for life, service, and successful careers. Guided by its Catholic, Marianist, and liberal arts educational traditions, Chaminade encourages the development of moral character, personal competencies, and a commitment to build a just and peaceful society. The University offers both the civic and church communities of the Pacific region its academic and intellectual resources in the pursuit of common aims.

1. Position Information
   Title: Montessori Teacher
   Division/Office: Finance/Education/Montessori Laboratory School
   Full-Time
   Exempt

1. Reporting Relationship(s)
   This positions reports to the Administrator of Chaminade University Montessori Laboratory School (CUMLS)

1. Position Summary
   The Montessori Teacher is responsible for co-teaching, collaborating with other CUMLS Montessori Teacher(s), setting the tone of the classroom, and guiding the support teaching staff (aide, assistant, intern). He/She is responsible for using the Montessori philosophy, method and apparatus to observe, assess and attend to the safety and developmental needs of each student at CUMLS.
2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the Administrator in supporting the Education Division's Montessori and Early Childhood faculty member(s) in implementing the philosophy of the Chaminade Montessori Teacher Education and Early Childhood Education Programs in policy and practice at CUMLS.
• Collaborates with other CUMLS Montessori teacher(s), support staff and interns and the Administrator in the training of student interns to include the development of the necessary skills, knowledge and professional disposition to become highly-qualified and highly-effective teachers.
• Remains knowledgeable of recent research and developments in the field of Montessori and early childhood education.
• Enthusiastically represents CUMLS within the community in professional settings, and at related events.
• Collaborates with the teaching staff in curriculum development and is responsible for unfolding and integrating it into the Montessori environment.
• Prepares and maintains a Montessori environment and develops curriculum that recognizes all aspects of the child in collaboration with and under the supervision of the CUMLS Administrator.
• Recognizes diversity and meets the needs of each team member to produce a cohesive and collaborative team with the support of the CUMLS Administrator.
• Employs methods and teaching techniques that support the developmental needs of each child.
• Collaborates with other CUMLS Montessori teacher(s), support staff and student interns to ensure that the classroom climate is calm, peaceful and an optimal learning environment for all students.
• Participates in regular staff meetings as needed to achieve the mission of CUMLS.
• Engages in an ongoing assessment of curriculum and the classroom environment as the developmental needs of the students unfolds in collaboration and under the supervision of the CUMLS Administrator.
• Observes and records children's behavior and development and shares these observations with the CUMLS Administrator, teaching staff, and parents/caregivers.
• Collaborates with the Marianist faculty to create and implement a religious program that is developmentally appropriate for young children that aligns with Montessori philosophy and Marianist values.
• Conducts parent-teacher conferences according to the guidelines developed by the program.
• Organizes and participates in the planning of school events, parent nights, parent education programs and other school functions.
• Collaborates with the LRAMLS Administrator and teaching staff to purchase and prepare snacks, refill supplies and perform other routine tasks that are necessary for the daily operation of the prepared classroom environment.
• Teaches in the morning and/or the afternoon programs to meet DHS, AMS, and NAEYC teacher-child ratio requirements.
• Participates in professional development under the mentorship of the CUMLS Administrator.
• Reports and provides feedback and oversight of unique and/or challenging situations or developmental needs of students to the CUMLS Administrator.
• Accurately reports and meets standards to maintain current licensing and accreditation status as required by AMS, NAEYC, and DHS.
• Maintains required personnel records, student records and other appropriate files; sends attendance reports and other pertinent reports and records as required.
• All other duties, as required.

1. Disclaimer :

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Details relating to both essential and non-essential functions of the job are not precise and are only an approximation, which can vary on a day-to-day basis and are subject to change on an as-needed basis and/or in the sole discretion of supervisory management.

1. Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (Master's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred).
• Current Early Childhood Credential from the American Montessori Society (AMS).
• Current first aid certificate.
• A minimum of three to five years of experience teaching children ages three to six.
• Proof of criminal record clearance.
• Physical examination clearance for work with children ages two to six.
• Current TB screening.
• Current CPR training.
• A member of the Career Access and Navigation of Early Childhood Systems (CANOES) Registry with the qualification of Teacher for group child care centers and homes.

1. Physical Requirements

Duties involve light work in an office and community setting and requires a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and walking inclines. Must be able to lift 20 pounds, walk the campus with ease, and have excellent motor skills. Must have finger dexterity. Must be able to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.

1. Other Requirements

• This is a full time, exempt position. Forty hours per week (M-F) will be the general rule. However, depending on the project cycles and workflow demands of the department, additional hours or workday schedule changes may be occasionally required. Must be willing and able to work occasional nights and weekends and have a varying schedule when required
• Performs such similar, comparable or related duties as may be assigned or required
• Observes all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with safe work procedures and policies of the University. Reports unsafe acts/conditions and injuries in a timely and proper manner
• The employee is expected to adhere to all University policies while employed. The policies can be found at or on the employee Share Portal

1. Marianist Identity/Native Hawaiian & Pacific Island Serving

An expressed willingness to respect and support the Catholic and Marianist identity of Chaminade University of Honolulu and to perform all duties in a manner consistent with Marianist educational values and the mission of the University. An understanding of and respect for the University's designation as an institution serving students of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island ancestry.