Love of Learning Montessori School in Centerport, NY Is Seeking a Lead Early Childhood Teacher!
https://lolmontessori.org
A member of the American Montessori Society for over 25 years, Love of Learning Montessori has offered traditional non-denominational Montessori instruction in a wooded setting on Centerport Harbor. Serving 110 children, Love of Learning is devoted to developing students’ self-motivation, independence, curiosity, and cooperation. Unique to our curriculum is the use of our 15-acre outdoor wooded space, used both for instruction, recess, and family events. The woods and the shore are our hallways. Love of Learning is characterized by an ethos of curiosity, kindness, social responsibility, and pedagogical excellence; we seek candidates who can thrive in such an environment.
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Lead Early Childhood Montessori Teacher to lead a Montessori classroom with passion, creativity, and a deep commitment to fostering children's holistic development. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of Montessori principles and practices, excellent leadership skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment.
Responsibilities:
- Curriculum Implementation: Implement the Montessori curriculum in a mixed-age Early Childhood classroom, fostering children's intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and practical life development.
- Classroom Leadership: Lead and manage all aspects of the Early Childhood classroom, including planning, organizing, and facilitating daily lessons and activities in collaboration with assistant teachers and the Early Childhood team.
- Prepared Environment: Prepare and maintain a rich, beautiful, and inviting Montessori environment that supports independence, concentration, exploration, and a lifelong love of learning.
- Montessori Materials: Present and care for a wide range of Montessori materials across Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Cultural Studies, Science, Geography, and the Arts.
- Individualized Instruction: Observe and guide each child according to their individual developmental needs, interests, and readiness, providing lessons and support that foster growth and confidence.
- Observation and Assessment: Conduct ongoing observation and assessment of children's academic, social, emotional, and developmental progress using Montessori assessment tools and documentation practices.
- Parent Communication: Establish and maintain positive, professional, and collaborative relationships with families through conferences, progress reports, classroom communications, and ongoing dialogue.
- Community Building: Foster a peaceful, respectful classroom community that promotes grace and courtesy, problem-solving, empathy, responsibility, and independence.
- Professional Development: Remain informed of current Montessori practices and child development research through professional development, mentorship, collaboration, and reflective practice.
- Classroom Management: Maintain a safe, organized, and nurturing environment that supports children's self-discipline, responsibility, and respect for themselves, others, and the environment.
Qualifications
Montessori Certification: Completion of a recognized Montessori Early Childhood teacher training program (AMI, AMS, MACTE-accredited, or equivalent) required.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Education, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field required.
Experience: A minimum of 2–3 years of experience working with children ages 3–6 in a classroom setting preferred.
Passion for Montessori Education: Genuine enthusiasm for Montessori philosophy and a deep understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
Leadership Skills: Strong leadership abilities with the capacity to guide classroom staff, inspire children, and contribute positively to the school community.
Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills with students, families, and colleagues.
Creativity and Flexibility: Creative, thoughtful, and adaptable approach to supporting children's learning and responding to the evolving needs of the classroom community.
Outdoor Education Appreciation: An appreciation for nature-based learning and the valuable opportunities outdoor experiences provide for exploration, observation, and discovery.
Commitment to Excellence: A commitment to high-quality Montessori education, continuous professional growth, and the mission and values of Love of Learning Montessori School.
Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Love of Learning Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Love of Learning Montessori School complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
