Lead Montessori Upper Elementary Teacher

Lead Montessori Upper Elementary Teacher Full job description

Montessori Torah Academy is a private, independent Jewish Montessori school serving students ages 2-12 years of age. Our dedicated staff and supportive environment nurtures independent, joyful, lifelong learners.

Montessori Torah Academy teachers establish a welcoming classroom where each child feels cared for and respected. The learning environment is student-centered and self-paced, allowing children to explore their own interests while mastering skills and knowledge. Our Montessori program lays the groundwork for academic success by emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, independent focus and working in collaboration with others.

• Actively prepare lessons and execute group and individual lessons to meet children’s needs.
• Guide and supervise children during work cycle, playground time and other activities.
• Prepare and maintain a learning environment that is clean, organized, and enticing for young learners.
• Use behavior management techniques individually tailored to each child and promote classroom normalization.
• Carefully observe each child, recording academic progress and offering new challenges.
• Support each child’s full development socially, mentally, physically and emotionally.
• Maintain positive relationships and communications with parents and peers.
• Actively participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Implement a curriculum that fosters teacher guidance, and assessment in planning in concert with student planning, monitoring, and assessing their work, and demonstrating responsibility for their learning and actions.

• Love, patience, and respect for children.
• Montessori Certification for Upper Elementary or equivalent experience teaching children 9-12 years of age.
• Prior teaching experience in a Montessori environment.
• Knowledge of Montessori principles and materials or willingness to learn/train.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational and time management skills.
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues/co-teacher.
• Professional references

• Bachelor's degree in early education or a related field
• Strong skills in Transparent Classroom or willingness to learn.
• Montessori Certification in Upper Elementary
• Experience or background in Special Education a plus.

Paid Time Off

Reports to the Head of School and Administrators.

Salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications.

Full-time/Part Time

Monday-Friday

This position is for the  school year.