• Explorers pursuing their passions 
• Spirited and reflective risk-takers 
• Peacemakers 
• Resourceful and persevering innovators 
• Leaders who inspire others to discover and act on what is possible 
• Responsible, courageous world citizens

• Monday thru Friday that school is in session 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Other hours as required and deemed necessary by the Head of School

1. Designs instruction that supports the development of the cognitive, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual growth of the child.
2. Uses the School Curriculum, Montessori Albums, and current research-based best instructional practices to develop integrated units of instruction that meet both the group and individual needs of students.
3. Is responsible for maintaining an ongoing dialogue with enrichment teachers and coordinating curriculum integration and implementation with these teachers.
4. Works with students of various abilities assigned to the classroom, including those with learning differences as diagnosed. The teacher may be required to participate in child study team meetings, training, and planning to fully meet each child’s needs.
5. 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.

1. Prepares a peaceful environment in which the furnishings and materials are complete and correspond to the needs of the group; maintains a clean, orderly, and attractive Montessori environment, including the care and maintenance of plants, animals, classroom materials, and equipment.
2. Communicates needs for the classroom in accordance with school policy, i.e., maintaining an inventory of classroom materials and any additional materials needed.
3. Creates an environment that demonstrates rapport with respect and kindness for all students and between students.
4. Promptly reports discipline concerns beyond typical classroom strategies to the Director of Lower School. A meeting with parents should be arranged.
5. Is responsible for the safety of the children left in their charge, within the classrooms, and on the playground, until dismissed to a responsible adult. The teacher is responsible for the appropriate treatment and well-being of all children, based on respect and consistent with the teachings of Montessori. No child should ever be left unsupervised, either inside or outside the classroom.
6. Is responsible for complete understanding and implementation of the School Emergency Operations Plan and must follow School-wide security protocols as directed. 
7. Models and teaches conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies in the classroom.
8. Promotes an understanding and appreciation of all cultures.
9. Immediately corrects and/or reports any safety issues to the Director of Lower School and/or the Head of School.

1. Establishes a positive relationship with students’ parents and maintains regular communication with parents with regard to their child’s specific needs.
2. Reviews and supports all Toddler opening of school packets, Summer Packets, Parent Education, and communication in general.
3. Collaboratively develops, improves, and participates in parent education and school functions.
4. Provides for parent conferences, completes required Progress Reports in accordance with school policy, and responds to parent concerns and questions in a timely manner.
5. Provides individual and group Altitude Learning updates (Streams) to students’ families and participates in parent education programs to help create an understanding of the Montessori Curriculum and Philosophy.
6. Assists in the development of and participates in school functions, including but not limited to Open Houses, Parent Orientations, Fall & Spring Festivals, Board/PTO Community Meetings.
7. Executes on PREP (Parent Education and Retention Program) and is imbued with Discovery's Be Our Guest attitude.

1. Is committed to Discovery’s Characteristics of Professional Excellence:

• Models the Portrait of the Graduate 
• Passionately pursues their professional growth and development 
• Unabashedly holds children at the center of all decisions and actions 
• Cultivates an inclusive and vibrant learning community 
• Discovers and acts on what is possible

1. Participates in a regular evaluation process, including classroom observations, feedback conferences, and an annual self-evaluation toward goals set by the teacher and/or in conjunction with the Director of Lower School.
2. Maintains their teaching skills and participates in professional learning activities (both within the school community and attendance at conferences, workshops, etc.).
3. Participates in collegial activities designed to make the entire school a productive learning environment, for example, age-level meetings, curriculum discussion groups, working committees, mentoring, etc. 
4. Operates within an annual budget and is responsible for submitting an accounting of these funds.
5. Is responsible for reading and adhering to the guidelines established in the personnel handbook and adhering to all school policies.
6. Is responsible for complying with all state regulations and requirements of accrediting organizations. 
7. Conducts new student interviews/evaluations and hosts prospective student applicants in the classroom as requested through admissions.
8. Is responsible for keeping the Director of Lower School updated on events, issues, schedule, and curricular coordination.
9. Enthusiastically supports new initiatives.
10. Performs other duties assigned by the Director of Lower School and/or Head of School.

1. Completes and maintains all records, reports, evaluations, and inventories of student records and tests in a timely manner as may be required by the school.
2. Is responsible for following up on students absent for more than 1 day and reporting health/family concerns to the Director of Lower School and/or the Co-Directors of Admission and Enrollment Management.
3. Plans field trips, holiday and classroom events, field day, and special events as required.
4. Works with the Room Parent to plan and coordinate in-class activities and events in which parents/caregivers and/or families participate.
5. Coordinates all classroom volunteers.
6. Is responsible for communicating between program levels regarding student transition.
7. Is responsible for the training, supervision, and evaluation of one or more Associate Teachers that may be assigned to the classroom.
8. Is responsible for the supervision of any substitute teachers that may be assigned to the classroom.
9. Participates in the interview process and orientation of new staff members.
10. Is responsible for keeping the Director of Lower School updated on events, personal and professional issues, schedule, and curricular coordination that could impact their performance.
11. Collaborates with the admissions office in regards to tours, sharing schedules, and hosting visitors and prospective parents.

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree in education preferred but not required.
• At least three years of teaching experience.
• Versed in the integration of technology as a tool enabling learning.
• Deep capability to engage in differentiated instruction strategies for reading and writing. 
• Ability to make connections across disciplines and respond to students' ideas and inquiries by adapting lesson plans.
• Exceptionally strong interpersonal skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage in a collaborative community. 
• Strong English language & literature skills, scaffolding reading-/writing-related work, and providing an evaluation of work to students.
• Adept at communicating Discovery’s story to various constituencies.

• Commitment to Discovery’s Characteristics of Professional Excellence:

1. Model the Portrait of the Graduate 
2. Passionately pursue their own professional growth and development 
3. Unabashedly hold children at the center of all decisions and actions 
4. Cultivate an inclusive and vibrant learning community 
5. Discover and act on what is possible

• Planning & Organizing
• Interpersonal/relationship management skills
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Innovation
• Integrity and Trust
• Adaptability
• Attentive listener

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