Summary of Functions
The Toddler Lead Teacher delivers the Montessori curriculum to students during the regular school year and Summer Discovery School.
The position is also responsible for classroom activities in the Kids Club program (before and after school).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supervises all Teachers and Assistant Teachers in the assigned classroom.
Provides the necessary instruction and training for those assisting in the classroom environment.
Delegates specific classroom instructional and supervisory duties to Teachers and Assistant Teachers that are consistent with the Montessori curriculum set forth in the school's curriculum and the state of Michigan guidelines for school and child care operations.
Delivers classroom instruction and student activities, including development of lesson plans and classroom materials, with the assistance of Teachers and Assistant Teachers.
Creates an exciting and challenging learning environment, using the Montessori pedagogy, for all children.
Monitors all children during school activities to ensure their safety, health, and well-being and ensures compliance with all Licensing Rules as determined by the State of Michigan.
Prepares student files, log/journal, and progress reports with the assistance of Teachers and Assistant Teachers.
Attends all staff meetings, in-service training, and other events, workshops and seminars as requested by the School Director.
Ensures open lines of communication with parents.
Is available to parents through written communication, setting up conferences, and educating parents in the Montessori philosophy.
Promotes good communication among staff members.
Attends Open Houses, Orientations, Parent Tours, and conducts individual new family interviews as requested by the School Director.
Acts as interim Director when School Director is off premises.
Performs other duties as assigned by the School Director.
Maintains consistent and regular attendance as an essential function of the position of Toddler Lead Teacher.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Montessori school.
Education – one or more of the following:
Preferred: Montessori credential issued by the Association Montessori International (AMS), or any other Montessori teacher training institution recognized by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) that meets or exceeds 270 hours of academic training.
An Associate's degree or higher in a child-related field (elementary education, child guidance/counseling, child psychology, family studies, social work)
A valid child development associate credential with 12 semester hours coursework in early childhood education, child development, or a child-related field.
3 semester hours or 4.
5 CEUs in infant/toddler development and care practices within 6 months of hire.
Certification in CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogen training required within 30 days of employment.
Physical Requirements
Capable of performing the physical requirements of the position which include, but are not limited to:
Lifting up to 30 pounds (moving student desks, lifting a box of photocopier paper, lifting and placing a child into a car seat).
Standing and walking around the school as needed to monitor, supervise, and interact with students and staff.
Sitting for extended periods of time, such as staff meetings, conferences, student activities, office functions.
Communicating effectively in spoken and written word.
Having adequate vision, hearing, and speaking levels in order to see and interpret the school environment, hear students and staff, and speak clearly and with sufficient volume for all students and staff to hear.
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