Montessori Teacher Job Description

Montessori Teacher Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Montessori Teacher to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Be responsible to acquire the 6 hours of in-service training required annually by the State of Ohio;
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met;
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth;
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement;
• Participate and prepare for two parent evening meetings;
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children;
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files;
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards;
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences;
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.

Requirements:

• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment;
• A strong understanding of child development;
• Montessori Certified;
• Bachelor’s degree;
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills;
• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.