Montessori Teacher

Job description

**We are looking for a cheerful and vibrant team player who is passionate about facilitating early childhood education through the Montessori Method of teaching.**

**Children’s Learning & Development**
- Prepare lesson plans with clear objectives and learning outcomes according to the Montessori philosophy that will engage children and to meet varying needs of children.
- Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment.
- Develop and shape children’s character and moral values.

**Custodial Care**
- Ensure children are supervised at all times
- Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene.
- Implement positive discipline if the needs arise.
- Attend to children’s basic needs by feeding them, showering, dressing them and changing their diapers.

**Class Management**
- Establish and implement rules for behaviour and procedure for maintaining order.
- Develop a classroom management system to ensure class runs smoothly.
- Implement positive discipline if the needs arise.
- Oversee children’s interaction with each other.Implement positive discipline if the needs arise.

**Evaluation**
- Observe and evaluate children’s performance, behaviour, social development and physical health and make note of progress.
- Conduct assessment of children’s abilities and progress.
- Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisor, parents/guardians for follow-up.
- Prepare reports and portfolios on children.
- Manage class parents’ portal.

**Environment**
- Ensure classroom, equipment and facilities are clean, well-maintained, safe and secure at all times.
- Design and decorate classroom to ensure that it is current and maintained it according to the guidelines of the centre.
- Organise and label materials, and display children’s work in a manner appropriate for their age and perception.
- Perform basic cleaning duties such as disinfecting toys and equipment or cleaning up areas after mealtimes or snacks.
- Be familiar with emergency procedures.
- Render first aid when necessary.

**Communication**
- Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children can understand.
- Prepare periodic progress reports and conduct parent-teacher conference.
- Address parent questions and concerns.
- Contribute articles to the Centre’s newsletter for parents.

**Job Requirements**
- Minimum Diploma in Montessori Teaching.
- DECCE-T, ACEY or FCECCE will be an added advantage.
- Patience, flexibility and love for children.
- Part-time and Full-Time position(s) available.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week

**Salary**: $2,800.00 - $3,800.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Professional development

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

**Education**:

- Professional Qualification (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Montessori Teaching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person