Whitby School is a community of educators dedicated to helping students develop a passion for learning while empowering them to become open-minded, principled citizens in a global community. Whitby’s staff and faculty are passionate about teaching because we ourselves are passionate about learning.

Position Summary:

Whitby Montessori Children’s House seeks a warm, enthusiastic full?time teacher for our Primary Program (ages 3–6). The teacher will work within a team to deliver developmentally appropriate instruction, monitor and assess student progress, and communicate regularly with colleagues and families. Montessori pedagogy is preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons for ages 3–6
• Support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in a prepared classroom
• Use observation and assessment to monitor growth and inform instruction
• Collaborate closely with team teachers; participate in meetings and planning
• Communicate progress to parents via conferences and written reports
• Supervise daily routines (arrival/dismissal, lunch, recess) and maintain a safe, organized classroom

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field, or actively working toward completion
• Early childhood teaching experience; Montessori experience desirable
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills
• Positive, open, and professional approach with students, families, and staff
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Satisfactory completion of a pre?employment background check

About Whitby School

A Whitby education is about allowing students to define success on their own terms by inspiring their love of learning, broadening their sense of responsibility, developing their critical thinking skills and empowering them to take action in a global community. These are the ideals that we value and they inform our teaching, learning and curriculum development each and every day. Whitby is recognized by three accrediting bodies - the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS). We think this is pretty amazing. This ensures we remain focused on our mission and progressive in our continued commitment to provide an exceptional learning continuum for our students. Whitby is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information on Whitby School visit www.whitbyschool.org.

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