Infant Teacher

Title:

Teacher

Reports to:

Principal This is a 10-month position following the school year staff calendar, inclusive of but not limited to preplanning and/or summer training, pre-planning week, staff meetings, teacher workdays, workshops and other professional development, all school programs and activities, post-planning week, and other hours as required and deemed necessary by the Principal.

Qualifications of Position:

The Teacher must have an understanding of and alignment with inclusive Montessori practice and philosophy. This position will include, but is not limited to, standing, bending at the waist, kneeling, sitting on the floor and lifting at least 40 pounds.

Normal Hours and Expectations:

Every Monday through Friday that school is in session, from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Expected to arrive to work on time and stay until the scheduled departure, unless an alternate arrangement is made with the Principal. Although we understand that emergencies can occur, if we observe a pattern of tardiness or early departures, this will be noted in your file and could impact your employment.

Staff meetings, workshops and other professional development, all school programs and activities, and other hours as required and deemed necessary by the Principal.

Inclusion:

At Elizabeth Academy, it is normal to have a wide range of student needs in each classroom. The following guidelines will help you to be a successful Teacher within this inclusive setting.

Responsible for having a positive, proactive attitude toward inclusion and being open to its constant evolution and development at our school. The teacher’s growth mindset related to inclusion is vital.

Responsible for staying up to date on inclusion research and best practices, for utilizing and collaborating with specialists, implementing their recommendations and documenting this process.

Must respect student confidentiality at ALL times.

Supports the Lead Teacher in ensuring that vision statements and SSPs are developed as needed for students and in ensuring consistent implementation and progress toward developed SSP goals and data tracking and reporting that is effective and consistent.

Supports Lead Teacher in maintaining up-to-date Carson Smith requirements.

Planning, Preparation and Instruction:

Supports the Lead Teacher in providing instruction that supports the development of the cognitive, emotional, social, physical and spiritual growth of the child.

Supports the Lead Teacher in using the School Curriculum, Montessori Albums and current research-based best instructional practices approved by the Principal to develop integrated units of instruction that meet both the group and individual needs of all students.

Supports the Lead Teacher in maintaining an on-going dialogue with enrichment and resource teachers and coordinating curriculum integration and implementation with those teachers.

Work with ALL students assigned to the classroom, including those with special needs. Participate in staff and parent meetings, training, and planning initiatives to fully meet each child’s needs.

Classroom Environment/Management:

Responsible for preparing an environment that meets the sensitive period/plane of development of the children with whom he/she works.

Supports the Lead Teacher in preparing a peaceful and nurturing environment in which furnishings and materials are complete and correspond to needs of the group; for maintaining a clean, orderly and attractive Montessori environment, including care and maintenance of plants, animals, classroom materials and equipment; for communicating classroom needs in accordance with school policy (i.e. maintaining classroom materials inventory).Supports the Lead Teacher in creating an environment that demonstrates rapport with respect and kindness for all students as well as between students.

The teacher models and guides children in conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies. The teacher promotes an understanding of and an appreciation for all cultures.

Demonstrate rapport with respect and kindness for, and collaboration with all staff members and parents. Proactively use conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies in…