Saint Mary’s Hall anticipates hiring an outstanding full-time Montessori Lead Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. In addition to submitting a résumé and interviewing with Saint Mary’s Hall administrators and teachers, applicants should be prepared to teach a demonstration lesson at the Saint Mary’s Hall campus. The Mission of Saint Mary’s Hall is to prepare students for success in college and fulfillment in life.
AMS Montessori Certification and a bachelor’s degree or higher required
Successful Montessori early childhood teaching experience
Passion for working with bright students in a rigorous, college-preparatory environment
Strong background and professional development experience in teaching Montessori at the early childhood level
Experience designing and incorporating student-centered, interdisciplinary lessons through active, experiential learning
Experience preparing student work, observing, and scaffolding lessons appropriately, and providing intervention, enrichment, and incorporating differentiation to meet student needs
Clear understanding and ability to support the varying ages, abilities, and developmental stages, and social/emotional development of elementary-aged children
Growth mindset and the ability to create a space for students to explore and wonder
Excellent classroom management skills in building and facilitating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom community
To effectively integrate state standards of learning into everyday classroom instruction and curriculum
To work closely with fellow Montessori and Kindergarten teachers to plan and implement activities/lessons throughout the year
To prepare and implement lesson plans and provide a monthly overview of class work
To set aside time to allow the Montessori Assistant Teacher to share questions and observations
To supervise the Montessori Assistant Teacher and encourage participation in curriculum development and implementation
To maintain and update the classroom webpage and submit a weekly newsletter to parents
To maintain current attendance and student records
To create an engaging and flexible classroom environment that corresponds with the needs of the students and is consistent with current Montessori best practices
To train and supervise students in the execution of fire, evacuation, and lockdown drills
To alert the Head of Lower School immediately of concerns with children, parents, or staff
To report all accidents immediately to the Head of Lower School and School Nurse, and prepare a written report stating date, time, nature of accident, and action taken
To conduct formal conferences twice a year and other meetings as appropriate throughout the year with parents, while maintaining ongoing communication with parents regarding a child’s specific needs
To protect the privacy and working environment of the class at all times
To abide by all Saint Mary’s Hall policies and procedures
To attend staff meetings, parent meetings, and any special events and/or meeting(s) requested by the Administration
To seek and attend professional development to enhance Lower School practices and enrich the classroom
To assist with other projects, programs, and planning as assigned by the Head of Lower School
To be responsible for the care and maintenance of a clean, orderly and organized classroom
To be responsible for the safety and physical well-being of the students at all times
To exhibit a professional manner and appearance
Ability to implement and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging practices
To have an attitude of collegiality and to be able to communicate effectively, positively, and collaboratively with the educational team and especially parents
To be able to build and foster positive, professional relationships with parents
To be a positive ambassador for Saint Mary’s Hall in the larger community
To be able to meet the demands and challenges of a fast-paced work environment and demonstrate flexibility as needed
To possess a good working knowledge of and/or a familiarity with a variety of instructional technologies, such as Windows applications, iPad integration, interactive whiteboard, and student portfolio applications, and a willingness to implement new instructional technology initiatives
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Work in a rigorous academic environment, dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts
May involve frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying materials less than 25 lbs.
May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time
Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment
Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
