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Montessori School of Evergreen (MSE) is a non-profit day school serving students Toddler – Eighth Grade. MSE is dedicated to its mission of inspiring a lifelong love of learning in each student through meaningful, dynamic, and innovative experiences. MSE is fully accredited by both the American Montessori Society and the Association of Colorado Independent Schools.  

The following outline is intended to be a list of basic responsibilities for the Lead Toddler Teacher position at MSE. Duties include but are not limited to the written contents of this document.

Job Summary

Montessori School of Evergreen’s mission is to ignite a lifelong love of learning within each student. We provide meaningful experiences that fully engage young minds in the pursuit of academic excellence, self-reliance and the determination to contribute to our rapidly changing community and world.

MSE is seeking a full-time Lead Teacher to join our well-established Toddler Program beginning July 1, 2022. Lead Teachers are responsible for creating a classroom and student experience that embodies the MSE mission. The Lead Teacher plans and implements all academic and organizational aspects of the classroom. These responsibilities include overseeing their Assistant Teacher, planning curriculum, teaching a variety of subjects, developing and participating in classroom management plans, observing and assessing student progress, communicating clearly and consistently with parents, and working to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of the students. Lead Teachers hold parent-teacher conferences and write student reports. In addition, Lead Teachers participate fully in the life of the school. This includes attending faculty meetings, conferring with colleagues regarding curriculum and teaching strategies, and planning field studies and overnight trips. 

Responsibilities 

Learning Environment

Creates a nurturing, respectful, and safe learning environment (together with the Lead Teachers) that responds to the needs of each student.

1. Lead Teachers maintain the curriculum in accordance with the Montessori School of Evergreen’s curriculum guidelines and best practices.
2. Works collaboratively with all Toddler Lead Teachers as a team in the process of developing and sharing classroom activities to meet developmental and academic objectives. 
3. Lead Teachers use constructive feedback from the Toddler Program Coordinator and the Director to improve the classroom environment.
4. Develops, maintains, and implements a classroom maintenance schedule in coordination with the Toddler Program Coordinator, including but not limited to items such as cleaning the shelves and materials and repairing materials.
5. Plans class events. 
6. Implements and maintains a record keeping system for the classroom and students.
7. Maintains a positive attitude and open communication with the team of Toddler Teachers. 
8. Develops a plan with the assistant for sharing class preparatory responsibilities.
9. Assists students in the transition to, and operation within Co-curricular classes and other school programs, including supervision of students for off campus activities 
10. Consistently evaluates instruction to improve teaching, curriculum, classroom environment, and addresses individual student needs.

Student and Family Support

Ensures that students are meeting developmental level expectations and to collaborate with parents and Lead Teachers to help increase student achievement.

1. Communicates with families on a consistent basis including a weekly email. 
2. Leads parent-teacher conferences three times a year to provide feedback on students’ developmental progress. 
3. Records parent conferences and provides input when needed. 
4. Prepares necessary level specific progress reports for all children in the classroom. 
5. Participates in discussion with fellow Lead Teachers, Division Director and other classroom faculty regarding the successful transition of children from level to level. 
6. Engages in Child Study (Learning Resource Team) process by contributing information on child development and behavior.
7. Carries out appropriate and positive discipline as established with other Lead Teachers and School.

Professional and Personal Growth

Models lifelong-learning and meets MSE professional development requirements.

1. Attends and reports on at least two professional development workshops inside or outside of school. Workshops may include the yearly area Montessori association conference and/or the AMS Conference. All requests for time off should be placed with your supervisor in a timely manner.
2. Creates yearly professional and personal goals to be discussed with the Director and shared with Lead Teachers.
3. Participates in the Child Study process.

Administrative

Assist in the efficient and effective management of the School.

1. Demonstrates professionalism in every aspect of the job and adheres to AMS guidelines and professional standards. Practices the use of confidentiality in all situations as outlined in the MSE Employee Handbook.
2. Follows protocols for managing information (i.e. attendance) and completing requests (i.e. purchase orders, supplies, personal days), etc., as further detailed in the MSE Employee Handbook.
3. Meets school deadlines. 
4. Attends Division meetings and all faculty meetings.
5. Joins a school committee.
6. Maintains open communication with Administration and colleagues.
7. Voices concerns in a timely and positive manner when seeking help from Administration.

The position is a full-time, exempt position. The Employee shall be expected to report to work on all of the days during which the program in which the Employee is employed is in operation, as indicated on the school calendar, a copy of which will or has been delivered to the Employee.  

MSE is an equal opportunity employer. Please email a letter of interest, resume, and references to Meghan Phillips, Lower School Division Head, at hiring@montessori-evergreen.org.

Requirements 

Qualifications of prefered candidates:

• BA/BS degree required
• Commitment to, and interest in, the Montessori philosophy
• AMS/AMI assistant teaching credential or matriculating Montessori training program students encouraged to apply
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty to enhance curriculum and community   
• Strong ability to multi-task and keep to a schedule
• Commitment to professional development and best practices in education
• Education experience in a variety of instructional methods
• Understanding multi-age learning environments
• Commitment to meeting the needs of each child