Upper Elementary Teacher

About this role

• **Montessori Guide (Teacher) Upper Elementary Grades 4-6** * Plans, prepares, and delivers instructional activities that facilitate active Montessori learning experiences.
• * Creates instruction that supports the development of the cognitive, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual growth of the child.
• * Uses the school curriculum, Montessori Albums, and current research-based instructional practices to develop integrated units of instruction that meet both the group and individual needs of students.
• * Prepares an environment that meets the sensitive period of development of the children with whom he/she works.
• * Prepares an environment in which the instructional resources correspond to the needs of the group.
• * Uses various assessment tools/strategies such as observations, children's work samples, continuums of development, portfolios, etc.
• to help make instructional decisions for individual students.
• * Monitors the progress of individual students and uses school-approved screening and evaluation tools to develop RTI plans for individual children.
• * Maintains a clean, orderly, and attractive Montessori environment.
• * Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• * Uses relevant technology to support instruction.
• * Maintains accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• * Updates all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, school policies, and regulations.
• * Creates an environment that demonstrates rapport with and respect and kindness for, all students as well as between students.
• * Models and teaches conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies in the classroom.
• * Communicates necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• * Establishes a positive relationship with the parents of the students and maintains regular communication with parents regarding their child's specific needs.
• * Establishes and maintains a Montessori classroom culture, paying particular attention to the needs of students/parents new to Montessori.
• * Maintains his/her teaching skills and participates in professional development activities (both within the school community and via attendance at conferences, workshops, etc.).
• Participates in on-going self-assessment and refinement of practice as well as in collaborative professional growth.
• * Participates in collegial activities and meetings designed to make the entire school a productive Professional Learning Community.
• Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in teacher education or higher from an accredited institution; NC Teaching License with certification in elementary grades 4-6; and 3 years of teaching experience in grades 4, 5, or 6.
• Preferred Qualifications: Minimum qualifications, plus Montessori Certification for a MACTE-accredited education program.
• Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance License/Certification: * Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred) * Teaching Certification (Required) Work Location: In person

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