Montessori Teacher- School

Montessori Teacher
- Shaw Montessori School

Phoenix Elementary School District #1 SHAW MONTESSORI - Phoenix, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job : 5938647

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 24, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediate

Placement Range: $50,535.00 to $69, for full SY
- Placement within the range is based on level of education and teaching experience.

Grade Level: PreK/K

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SUMMARY :
To create a flexible instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students assigned to the classroom, to motivate pupils to develop attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with other staff members.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Effectively utilizes district technologies appropriate to the position and assumes responsibility for attending district training needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities as directed by supervisor.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Complies with State Law and District policies and regulations.
• Maintains a safe environment for students, conducive to learning.
• Teaches district-approved curriculum.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified by District policy.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Task analyzes and translates lessons into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Models lessons for students.
• Uses effective Classroom Management techniques.
• Establishes, shares, and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with working with large groups of children.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.

Supervises classroom employees, students, and volunteers.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Bachelor of Arts degree.

Montessori experience

Valid K-8 or Early Childhood Teaching Certificate issued by ADE

Valid Level One IVP fingerprint clearance card

Montessori training.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and the general public.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as…