Namaste Montessori School is seeking a Lead Montessori Primary Guide to teach in an established primary classroom. A Montessori Credential from a MACTE accredited training program or current enrollment in such a program is preferred.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading an established mixed-age Montessori classroom of up to 18 children ages 3 to 6 years. You will be working in a beautiful, well-equipped Montessori classroom, supported by two trained and experienced assistant teachers. The classroom is located in a renovated turn-of-the-century grange building. The outdoor space includes gardens, wooded areas, a pond, and open fields where the children play, explore, and learn.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
Montessori diploma for the appropriate age group or working toward certification
Experience working with children
Passion for the Montessori philosophy and excellence in communicating this philosophy to parents and the community
Genuine warmth and love for guiding children and their families
A benevolent outlook towards solving problems and advocating for our educational viewpoint (at Namaste Montessori, we call this growth mindset “focusing on the solution, not on the problem”)
Willingness to work and contribute as a member of a team

Benefits

Namaste Montessori offers a robust community of thoughtful educators, competitive salaries and benefits, generous time off, tuition discounts, and excellent professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

- Implement Montessori teaching methods to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for preschool children.

- Develop and execute lesson plans that align with the Montessori curriculum and educational standards.

- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere that promotes children's social, emotional, and cognitive development.

- Collaborate with colleagues and parents to support each child's individual learning needs and progress.

- Utilize effective communication skills to provide feedback and updates on children's growth and development.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

When choosing toys for preschool children, it's most important to look for toys that _____.

A. have no small parts that could be swallowed

B. allow for independent play with minimal supervision

C. have easy-to-understand instructions for children

D. encourage friendly competition

What's most important for maintaining a positive classroom environment for young children?

A. Setting a routine and age-appropriate expectations for behavior

B. Involving children in setting the classroom rules to have buy-in

C. Applying punishment consistently for the same types of misbehaviors

D. Creating competition among children to encourage achievement-striving

E. Limiting playtime to ensure more focus on academic tasks

Whenever you ask your 2- and 3-year-old students to write, a 2-year-old boy grasps the crayon with his fist.

What would you do?

A. Have everyone practice the correct grasp and reward their progress with stickers

B. Gently shape his hand into a tripod grasp every time

C. Give him lined paper to write on so he'll have to hold the crayon correctly

D. Incorporate toys like playdough and clothespins into your centers

E. Nothing; he'll change his grip when he's ready

License/Certification:

Montessori Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Jacksonville, NY (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Jacksonville, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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