Montessori Lead Teacher, 3-6

Overview:

The Summit Country Day School is a nationally recognized leader in character education and offers a compelling combination of small classes, caring faculty, academic rigor, and strong spiritual values. For more than a century, The Summit has maintained a proud legacy of excellence in independent, Catholic education. We offer coeducational learning experience to students from Montessori 18 months through grade 12. The Summit is a place where values are affirmed, young minds are enriched, and dreams take flight. Learn more at www.summitcds.org.

The Lead Teacher is responsible for providing a Montessori classroom/instructional program that supports the individual needs of the children in accordance with the school’s mission/vision and the Montessori Philosophy. Qualified candidates can send their resume to Mikayla Trinkley, Human Resources Manager, at [email protected].

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement Montessori curriculum, developmentally appropriate practice, and Montessori philosophy.
• Carefully prepare Montessori environment which is conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development of students.
• Present large group, small group, and individual lessons as appropriate, based on knowledge of developmental plans and educational readiness of each child.
• Assess and record student progress through observation and interaction.
• Thoughtfully communicate with parents for conferences, concerns, academic progress and with Director of Montessori for short and long term curriculum plans and goals.
• Interact respectfully with the children in a way which honors the dignity of each child.
• Work with co-teacher to develop and record student progress reports.
• Maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationships with each child’s family and encourage their involvement in the program
• Continue professional development through attending workshops, conferences and other staff development.
• Attend faculty meetings and in-service days and maintain state certification requirements.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Support children throughout transitions including car line, lunch, nap and recess.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; Ohio Teaching License or Non-Tax Certification
• Montessori Certification required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Experience working in early childhood setting preferred
• Must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the children and program
• Ability to routinely interact with children on the floor, move furniture in the environment and sustain long hours of active work
• Ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively both verbally and written
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress
• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to personal & professional growth
• Promotes and adheres to the Leaders and Character framework

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person