Kindergarten Montessori Leader Teacher

As Montessori Lead Teacher, you will lead a classroom of up to 20 children ages three through five within a multi-state network of schools in under-resourced communities, offering quality Montessori-inspired preschool at no cost to families.You will plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active Montessori learning experiences. You will create learning opportunities that support the cognitive, language, social, emotional, and physical development of every child. You will build relationships and communicate regularly with families to support each child’s development. In this role, you will support one or more assistant teachers and report directly to the Head of School.

You share our passion for the Montessori method and have honed your skills as an early childhood practitioner with expertise in child development, strong communication skills, and experience working with students and families from diverse backgrounds in low-income communities. Above all, you demonstrate passion for our mission to expand access to high quality preschool in under-resourced communities.

Relocation support is available for this role.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, salaried position.

The upper third of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who have been in the role for multiple years and demonstrate strong performance over time. This role includes 32 paid days of scheduled breaks, 3 paid days of personal time off, 9 paid days of sick (care) time, 10 paid holidays, and additional time off if required by applicable law. Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match, paid parental leave, an employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care, and more. Bachelor’s degree (OR 4 years of Montessori Primary Lead Teacher experience in lieu of a 4-year degree)

Two or more years of experience as a lead teacher or guide, teaching children from infancy through six years old with strong outcomes

Demonstrated primary (age 3-6) Montessori knowledge and skills

Ability to meetall credentialing criteria for lead early childhood teachers in Washington state:

30 college quarter credits in Early Childhood Education OR hold a valid Washington State Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Special Education

Ability to meet all additional training and eligibility requirements of Washington state, withrequired documentation uploaded into the MERIT system prior to start of employment

Experience monitoring and maintaining accurate records on the progress of individual students

Ability to independently supervise, communicate effectively with, and care for young children safely, including ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs

Demonstrated personal commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and experience working across lines of difference

Experience teaching or guiding students in a child-led learning environment (i.e., Montessori, Reggio, etc.)

Experience working with children and families in low-income areas

Experience working with children with special needs

Proficient in a language other than English (particularly Spanish)

Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active Montessori learning experiences

Use the Bezos Academy curriculum and current research-based instructional practices to develop integrated units of instruction that meet both the group and individual needs of students

Prepare and maintain a clean, orderly, and attractive Montessori environment with the instructional resources needed to meet the development needs of every child in the classroom

Use Bezos Academy assessment tools/strategies such as observations, children's work samples, continuums of development, portfolios, etc. to help make instructional decisions for individual students

use school-approved screening and evaluation tools

Establish a positive relationship with families and students, providing regular communication with families about their children

Maintain teaching skills and participate in professional development activities

Participate in collegial activities and meetings designed to make the entire school a productive professional learning community

Support the learning and development of assistant teachers

If applicable, serve as a supervising teacher for teachers enrolled in Bezos Academy's in-house Montessori credentialing program, including providing feedback and completing progress evaluations

Assume postures at low levels (e.g. kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor) as needed to communicate effectively with children

Bezos Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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