Teacher - Montessori Kindergarten

Job Details

Job Location:

UCP Bailes Community Academy - Orlando, FL 32817

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $49,000.00 - $51,000.00

Job Category:
Education

The Early Childhood Montessori teacher is responsible for guiding young children through foundational academic, social, and emotional development using Montessori principles. The role focuses on creating a prepared, child-centered environment where students learn through hands‑on activities, exploration, and self‑directed work.

Key responsibilities include planning and delivering age‑appropriate lessons in literacy, math, and practical life skills; observing and assessing each child’s progress; and tailoring instruction to meet individual learning needs. The teacher fosters independence, curiosity, and respect, while maintaining a structured yet flexible classroom.

• Implement the Danielson Framework – Apply all components of the instructional framework to guide best teaching practices, classroom environment, and professional growth.
• Apply Montessori approach within the inclusive classroom.
• Use data to personalize instruction – collect, analyze, and apply student performance and observational data to inform instruction and adapt learning experiences.
• Develop and implement IEP goals – collaborate with the IEP team to create, track, and adjust individualized education plans that reflect students’ unique needs.
• Foster family engagement – maintain regular communication with families, involve them in planning strategies, and support student progress through partnership.
• Maintain a safe and engaging classroom – create an organized, discovery‑based environment that supports active learning and complies with health and safety protocols.
• Incorporate technology and arts – integrate instructional technology and art‑based learning into the curriculum, modifying content to accommodate all learners.
• Demonstrate professionalism – meet deadlines, attend required meetings and professional learning, follow policies, and uphold the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices.
• Provide caregiving support – assist students with basic health and safety needs using appropriate protocols.
• Fulfill additional duties – perform other responsibilities as assigned in support of student success and school initiatives.

• Health insurance (free option after the first year)
• Dental insurance options
• Free life insurance
• Paid time off
• Discounted on‑site childcare
• 403B/Retirement match
• Short & long term disability coverage
• Support in continuing education

• Minimum Experience:
  
  1–3 years of teaching experience (including internship)
• Preferred experience:
  
  working with students with disabilities in an inclusive or mainstream setting; project‑based learning and instructional technology
• Education & Certification:
  Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Elementary Education or Exceptional Student Education (ESE);
  Montessori Certification;
  Florida Statement of Eligibility or Professional Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education (or Pre‑K–Grade3); ESE Certification Preferred; ESOL Endorsement Preferred