Montessori Teacher

JOB POSTING: Montessori Teacher

Armenian Sisters Academy seeks an experienced Montessori Teacher.

JOB SUMMARY:

Position duties consist of working with young children ages 3-6 years, helping to build a community: through teamwork, Empathy, Communication.

The instructor will oversee the progress of all students, provide for their individual needs and coordinate activities to create a stimulating and caring classroom environment.

The successful candidate will be an educator who is highly skilled and experienced in a broad range of Montessori Education instruction

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the progress of all students in your groups, provide for their individual needs and coordinate activities to create a stimulating and caring classroom environment.
• Planning, preparing and delivering lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning. 
• Instruct, monitor and evaluate students in the use of learning materials and equipment. 
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction. 
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, following the school student handbook.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary protocols of the school. 
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Promote and nurture parent-child bonding and relationships.
• Be a positive ambassador for the program.
• Promote independence and responsibility for all by guiding behavior with positive behavior management techniques.
• Work collaboratively with peers to maintain a positive and open work climate for all.
• Enjoys doing projects with children.

• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Effectively prepare and adapt the classroom for varied classroom activities.
• Assign and evaluate classwork, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Maintain rapport and communication with parents, administration, and staff members.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or BS in Montessori Education or related field
• PA Level 1 Teaching Certification (required)
• 1-year teaching experience preferred

Interested and qualified candidates please send resume, cover letter, three letters of recommendation, and updated clearances (FBI fingerprint, Child Abuse, and Criminal Background) to Sister Emma Moussayan at office@asaphila.org

Interviews of qualified candidates will begin shortly.