Montessori Toddler Lead Guide

Midtown Montessori Academy is looking for a strong, passionate Guide to join our amazing Toddler community! Our Toddler communities range from 10-15 children and 2-3 assistants, for whom this candidate would be responsible for. We offer great benefits, including competitive annual salary, PTO, Health Benefits, and Paid Holidays/Breaks!

At MMA, we empower our teachers to be self-starters, with all the resources they need to curate beautiful, authentic classrooms. We pride ourselves on the "career" perspective we bring to the job, and work closely with our teachers to find passion and joy in their positions within our school. Pay is competitive, with wonderful benefits! Come join the adventure and send us a message with your resume! Visit www.mymidtownmontessori.com for more information about our beautiful campuses.

General Duties:

• Take leadership of a classroom with 10-15 children and two or three assistant teachers.

• Implement a daily curriculum that honors the Montessori philosophy and the individuality of each child in the classroom.

• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of MACTE accreditation standards and implement practices in the classroom.

• Prepare appropriate lessons for each child based on observation

• Monitor student progress (academic, motor, social-emotional)

• Work in alignment with the Lead Teacher team and Administration developing and implementing the school’s strategic vision.

• Collaborate extensively with other lead teachers.

• Maintain a beautifully prepared, organized, clean, safe and stimulating environment for the children.

• Manage classroom staff, modeling appropriate and professional behavior at all times.

• Prepare and submit internal and external reports and documents in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and school standard operating procedures including but not limited to: daily recordkeeping for each child’s academic progress, injury/accident reports, and medication logs.

• Develop a weekly email for parents detailing the week’s activities through photographs and descriptions.

• Attend and participate in weekly meetings with the Head of School and monthly meetings with all staff.

• Build respectful, collaborative relationships with parents and colleagues.

• Respectfully delegate duties to assistant staff and monitor their work.

• Work with leadership to develop an individual professional development plan.

• Rotate materials regularly based on observation of needs and interests of community

• Effectively utilize daily planning period on site from 4:00-4:30.

Qualifications:

• Montessori Certified for ages 0-3 from a MACTE accredited teacher training program

• Preference will be given to candidates with a BA or BS or higher degree

• Preference for a candidate proficient in the use of Microsoft OS and Google Platforms, as well as Transparent Classroom

• Certified in CPR, First Aid, and Universal Precautions, MMA can provide training prior to start date.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Montessori Toddler classrooms

• Criminal record that does not include any felonies, any crimes against children, any violent crimes, a pattern of misdemeanor convictions, or any conviction of any sort in the past 24 months.

• Able to lift and turn carrying at least 40 lbs. and sit on a tile floor for at least 60 mins.

Essential Skills & Requirements:

• Meets all state standards for early childhood teacher.

• Available to work 5 days per week M-F (full time) 8:00am - 4:30pm

• CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions certifications currently updated

  • MMA can provide training prior to start date.

• Strong work history and good references

• Professional appearance and attitude

• College degree preferred but not required

• Criminal record that does not include any felonies, any crimes against children, any violent crimes, a pattern of misdemeanor convictions, or any conviction of any sort in the past 24 months.

• Able to lift and turn carrying at least 40 lbs. and sit on a tile floor for at least 60 mins.

Benefits:

• 7 days of PTO & 18 days of additional leave for federal & school holidays

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance

• Employer paid life insurance