Toddler House Lead Teacher

Toddler House Lead Teacher

Pay:
Wage determined by related education and experience

Job Classification:
Full time up to 35 hours, availability from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Job

Reports To:

Head of School

Term:
Toddler Montessori Lead teaching positions are 12-month positions.

The Lead Montessori Teacher is responsible for preparing the environment, ensuring an AMS Montessori classroom, working with parents, facilitating communication with other staff on the team, and addressing the needs of individual children.

Holds a Montessori Certificate from an AMS or AMI school for the appropriate specified age group, is listed with the Registry
- Wisconsin’s Recognition System for the Childhood Care and Education Profession, and meets all State Licensing requirements for Child Care Teacher of the specified age group.

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Training & Professional Development
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Contribution
• Short-term and Long-term Disability

• Follows and implements the Montessori philosophy.
• Daily preparation of the Montessori environment to accept children.
• Plans, prepares, and creates materials that are inviting and engaging to the child.
• Sets up the classroom to support child independence, and provides real work opportunities for children.
• Ensures that all areas of a Montessori classroom are represented.
• Is responsible for using the classroom allowance to maintain a full set of complete Montessori materials.
• Supports the other teachers in the classroom to develop a deeper understanding of Montessori through discussions, readings, and observations.
• Observes the children in their environment to assess their needs, skills, interests and talents.
• Provides a classroom that meets the needs of individual children.

• Designs an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals of the classroom.
• Ensures that all classroom practices are in compliance with State Licensing rules and City Accreditation Standards.
• Plans and implements a healthy snack program.
• Maintains a safe environment.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary classroom.
• Follows WMS policy for attendance and knows the whereabouts of children in their care at all times.
• Promotes safe and healthy behavior between children.
• Posts necessary information to ensure the safety and well-being of the children.
• Manages emergencies and/or challenges with skill and expertise.

• Relates assessment information to parents and offers support for dealing with children at different developmental stages.
• Plans and conducts home-visits when needed.
• Promotes communication with parents through website updates, monthly newsletter, and fall and spring parent teacher conferences.
• Uses a program-approved procedure for parent teacher conferences.
• Provides a variety of ways that families can participate in the program.
• Is available for parent conferences, meetings, and phone calls.
• Is friendly, positive, and constructive when communicating any information regarding a child to a family.
• Relays any behavior or developmental concerns to the family immediately.
• Provides an orientation for each child prior to their first day.
• Provides a parent orientation evening for the parents of the class in the fall.

• Assesses program supplies and materials on a regular basis.
• Coordinates and helps supervise aides, assistants, After‑School Teachers, and volunteers working in the classroom.
• Maintains daily observations of children’s activities.
• Assesses children’s needs and developmental progress on an ongoing basis.
• Uses the results of assessment to support the child’s activities and schedule.
• Daily records notes, observations, and other communication for the After‑School Teacher to pass onto the parents at pick‑up time.

• Present materials.
• Know existing materials, their purpose and use, and become familiar with new materials.
• Understan…