Upper Elementary Classroom Teacher

The Guide will create a safe and nurturing classroom environment and will maintain high expectations for student success.

To create a nurturing, respectful, beautiful, and safe classroom environment with high expectations and standards

• Develop and implement curriculum in accordance with school curriculum guidelines, Montessori philosophy, Sunshine State Standards, and best practices.
• Maintain all materials, furniture, library books in good condition. Notify director of needs for repair or replacement.
• Work with instructional team and Principal to develop and implement supplemental curriculum studies
• Supervise, guide and support Classroom Assistant to effectively share and participate in classroom activities to meet academic directives.
• Establish and maintain Montessori classroom culture that encourages respect, exploration, responsibility, cooperation, and intellectual growth.
• Plan and coordinate field trips that enhance classroom curriculum.

To ensure that students are safe and meeting grade level expectations and to collaborate with parents to enhance student achievement

• Maintain responsibility for student safety and physical well being at all times.
• Hold parent/teacher/student conferences twice yearly (more as needed) to provide feedback on student progress.
• Respond in a timely manner to all parent inquiries.
• Communicate with parents via Tuesday news and school website.
• Complete ESE paperwork and attend IEP meetings as needed.
• Provide extra support as needed to students and parents new to Montessori.
• Help plan and attend all Open Houses and Parent Education nights.
• Attend and assist with all school plays and performances, overnight trips.
• Maintain accurate academic and personal student records and complete Student Progress Reports twice a year.
• Be familiar with the Parent Handbook.

To assist in the efficient and effective management of the school

• Demonstrate professionalism in every aspect of the job and adhere to school guidelines and professional standards.
• Follow protocols for managing information (i.e. attendance), and completing requests (i.e. supply orders, personal days), as further detailed in Employee Handbook.
• Observe all school deadlines ( i.e. newsletters, progress reports).
• Attend all faculty/staff meetings.
• Participate in all staff work days.
• Help organize and/or attend school fundraising events.
• Voice concerns and seek help from Principal in a timely and positive manner.
• Notify office manager of all repair/maintenance needs.