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Elementary Teacher at a Montessori Charter

California Montessori Project is a public, tuition‑free, TK‑8, charter school network in the Greater Sacramento Area. We have over 2,800 students at our six schools, which are authorized by the four school districts in which they geographically reside. The California Montessori Project provides a Montessori curriculum, integrated with the California state standards, to provide hands‑on education in a child‑focused format. Our classrooms are multi‑grade, have small class sizes (averaging 24 students per class), and most have both a lead teacher and a teaching assistant.

We encourage peer‑to‑peer collaborations, small‑group learning, and independence. California Montessori Project offers an environment which has the tools, programs, resources and support to enable students to become educated to high international academic standards and to develop themselves to their fullest capacity as competent, happy, productive individuals, family members, workers, and contributors to a better society and a peaceful world.

We are looking for qualified educators who have a passion for educating students both in academics and in becoming a confident, productive member of society. An educator that believes that students should have flexibility of movement and learn in small groups. An educator that believes in individualized lesson plans for each student and hands‑on learning. An educator that believes in small adult‑to‑student ratios and peer‑to‑peer collaborating.

An educator that believes in Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as a way to create positive and safe learning environments. An educator that believes social/emotional learning is an important aspect of becoming a good human.

Does this sound like you? If so, please read on!

• Develop and implement lesson plans that merge Montessori curriculum/philosophy with Common Core State Standards and that caters to the diverse needs and abilities of students
• Deliver engaging and interactive instruction across multiple subjects, including language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes active participation, collaboration, and respect among students
• Create and update individualized work plans for each student
• Track and evaluate student academic progress using formative and summative assessments
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of student attendance, grades, and progress
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians to discuss student progress, behavior, and any concerns or achievements
• Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and support staff to coordinate curriculum, plan events, and address student needs
• Manage classroom behavior by implementing strategies outlined in behavior intervention plans (BIPs), use PBIS to help teach and reinforce desired behaviors, and effectively de‑escalate tense situations.
• Foster a safe and nurturing classroom environment conducive to learning and personal growth
• Lead parent‑teacher meetings
• Oversee, direct, and collaborate with teaching assistants to create a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills, stay updated on educational trends, and fulfill certification requirements
• Classroom Environment: This role works in classrooms where conditions can vary. This may include exposure to noise, varying levels of student engagement, and the need to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Emotional Demands: Working with students can be emotionally demanding but also incredibly rewarding. Must remain patient, compassionate, and composed, even in challenging situations.

The role of a teacher involves various physical demands due to the nature of working with students. These demands may include:

• Mobility
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  Moving around the classroom, assisting students with mobility challenges, and transitioning between activities.
• Lifting
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  Occasionally lifting and arranging classroom materials.
• Sitting and Standing
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  Engaging with students, teachers, and activities while both sitting and…