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Montessori Teacher Job Description Qualifications Illinois State certificate in the teaching field qualifying the teacher to teach at the elementary level. Bachelor's Degree Ability to function effectively as a member of the school staff. Montessori certification through a recognized Montessori college or program. Such other requirements as the Board may establish.

Job Goal:
The Garfield Montessori School teacher understands and promotes the school's mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. The 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 and vision.

Performance Responsibilities Planning, Preparation and Instruction The teacher creates instruction that supports the development of the cognitive, emotional, social, physical and spiritual growth of the child. The teacher uses the School Curriculum, Montessori Albums, and current research based instructional practices to develop interdisciplinary units of instruction that meet both the group and individual needs of students. The teacher is responsible for maintaining an on-going dialogue with specialty teachers and coordinating curriculum integration and implementation with these teachers.

The teacher works with students of various abilities assigned to the classroom, including those with learning differences as diagnosed. The teacher may be required to participate in meetings, training, and planning cooperatives to fully meet each child's needs. The teacher uses various assessment tools/strategies such as observations, children's work samples, continuums of development, portfolios, etc. to help make instructional decisions for individual students.

Classroom Environment/Management The teacher is responsible for preparing an environment that meets the sensitive period/plane of development of the children he/she works with. The teacher is responsible for preparing an environment in which the furnishings and materials are complete and correspond to the needs of the group; for maintaining a clear, orderly, and attractive Montessori environment, including the care and maintenance of classroom materials and equipment;

for communicating needs for the classroom in accordance with school policy, i.e., maintaining inventory of classroom materials and any additional materials needed. The teacher creates an environment that demonstrates rapport with, respect and kindness for, all students as well as between students. The teacher models and teaches conflict resolution and problem solving strategies in the classroom. The teacher should promptly report discipline concerns beyond typical classroom strategies to the principal.

A meeting with parents (and principal, if necessary) should be arranged. The teacher is responsible for the safety of the children left in his/her charge until dismissed to a responsible adult. No child should ever be left unsupervised either inside or outside the classroom, except when directed by the teacher. The teacher ensures that the physical environment adheres to all health and safety regulations as required by the State of Illinois.

The classroom program shall also meet accreditation and licensing standards set forth by American Montessori Society, Middle States Association, and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Communication The teacher is responsible for communication that supports an understanding of the school's program, develops positive relationships within the school community, and protects the privacy and confidentiality of each student and family in the school community. The teacher establishes a positive relationship with parents of the students and maintains regular communication with parents with regard to their child's specific needs.

The teacher provides for parent conferences, meetings and communication throughout the school year in accordance with school policy. The teacher responds to parent concerns in a timely manner. The teacher communicates to parents and others in the school…