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Family Star Inc lists this Montessori Lead Teacher opportunity in denver, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Family Star
is currently seeking to fill the full-time position of
Lead Montessori-trained Teacher
for our Infant classroom at our Northeast Denver location. Professionally interact with infant children and families in an open and honest manner with dignity and respect, with awareness and sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Include families in our Montessori environment. Plan, supervise, and implement the curriculum for the children in accordance with school policies and philosophy.
Responsible for ensuring the safety, health, physical and social/emotion well-being of the children at all times.
Act on the confidence that the child’s potential will reveal itself, trusting that the child is able to do things independently.
Schedule and complete all regular family conferences, home visits, phone calls, monthly curriculum journals and developmental screenings as needed for each child in a timely manner.
Serve as a positive and consistent leader for classroom staff, families, and the organization with effective confidential communication and collaboration.
Complete all supervisory responsibilities for classroom staff including but not limited to recruiting, one-on-one supervisions, performance evaluations, goals, and accountability.
Complete all child-related paperwork daily
Participate in the continuous and creative process to meet individual childs and programs goals.
Participate in community and public relations events involving the school.
Participate in recommended training programs, educational conferences, professional days, staff meetings, and other courses pertinent to professional growth to maintain required credentials
Must have current AMI or AMS Montessori Certification or in the process of completing the Certification.
~ Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Early Childhood Education; or a Bachelor Degree in a related field with experience teaching pre-school age children.
~2-5 years of teaching experience with ages 0-3.
~ At least one year Lead teaching experience.
~ Experience and commitment to working with children and families of diverse populations with professional sensitivity.
~ Must have oral and written proficiency in the English language.
~ Must have current Infant/Child CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions or be obtained within first 90 days.
~ Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education
Experience working with children in a Montessori setting
Experience working in an Early Head Start or Head Start setting
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
For over 35 years, Family Star Montessori’s two Denver locations have been transforming early childhood education by uniquely combining Montessori philosophy with Early Head Start/Head Start programing.
We believe in creating inclusive and nurturing spaces to every child, which is essential in preparation for a successful future and of a lifetime of learning.
Family Star supports the individual needs of each child and empowers them to achieve their human potential, resulting in students who grow up to be more confident, enthusiastic, and self-directed learners - accountable to both themselves and their community who think critically, work collaboratively, and act boldly and with integrity.
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Medical Insurance
~ Dental insurance
~Employee assistance program
~ Flexible spending account
~ Health insurance
~ Health savings account
~ Life insurance
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Who can apply
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