*** Unqualified candidates will not be considered. This position requires a Montessori teaching certificate.***
Hours Needed:
- 7:30am-3:00pm
- Start Date: ASAP, school starts 8/24
Job Description:
- Lead children through Montessori curriculum including giving lessons, monitoring children's progress and readiness for new lessons, and providing proper guidance through the Montessori curriculum
- Leading and working as a team with your assistant teacher
- Planning art, cooking, and gardening projects
- Managing and maintaining children's Montessori records
- Education of the whole child - social, emotional, and developmental.
- Managing open houses and parent teacher conferences.
Daily Schedule:
- 7:30am-8:30am - Classroom Prep Time
- 8:30-10:30am - Montessori Classroom Work Period
- 10:30am-11:00am - Circle Time
- 11:00am-12:00pm - Playground Time
- 12:00pm - Wash up for Lunch
- 12:15pm-1:15pm - Lunch
- 1:15pm - 2:30pm - Classroom Work Period
- 2:30pm - 3:00pm - Classroom Prep Time
About us
For over 35 years, Montessori School of Novato has provided an enriching environment for toddler (2 year olds) and preschool-aged children. Using the Montessori approach, we help children develop their inherent joy in learning, a sense of responsibility for their actions, and respect for themselves, others, and their environment. We give children the tools they need to succeed not only in the classroom, but in life.
Montessori School of Novato is looking for enthusiastic, caring, dependable lead primary teacher. A successful candidate will possess a strong knowledge base in child development, a passion for teaching and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing both large and small groups of preschool students, and will also be required to aide colleagues and co-workers with class activities.
Requirements:
- Montessori Teaching Certification
- Child CPR/First Aid training (We will provide if needed)
- Ability to bend, sit on the floor, lift children, kneel down to help children
- Experience in a classroom/childcare setting monitoring more than a small group of children
Responsibilities:
- Be a role model for children.
- Listen to the teacher's instructions and follow them accordingly.
- Maintain consistency with routine and expectations set for students.
- Follow up on the routines of discipline
- Supervising classroom, playground, and meal times
- Good communication with staff and parents
- Willing to be a team player and pitch in when needed
- Changing of diapers and helping children when they have accidents
- Making and serving snack
- Monitoring when children are picked up from school
- Leading circle time with story
- Some light cleaning (wiping down chairs and tables, cleaning materials, dusting, snack dishes, laundry, etc.)
**Summer & Holiday Hours will differ - we mostly follow the NUSD school schedule, but are open for all but 2 weeks of the summer, please check our website (www.novatomontessori.com) for our school calendar**
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
License/Certification:
- Montessori Primary Teaching Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Novato, CA 94947 (Required)
Work Location: In person
