Lead Montessori Teacher

Family Star is currently seeking to fill a full-time position of Lead Montessori Teacher for our Infant "NIDO" classroom at our Northwest Denver location.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Interact with infant children in an open, honest, and loving manner, always with dignity and respect.

• Respectfully, courteously, and professionally include families in our Montessori environment and actively encourage and support family participation in program activities.

• Calmly and efficiently plan, supervise, and implement the curriculum for the children in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the school.

• Serve as a positive and consistent leader for classroom staff, families, and the organization.

• Participate in the continuous and creative process to meet individual and program goals through training and professional development.

• Treat the infant children with dignity, respect and with sensitivity to their cultural and socioeconomic background.

• Responsible for ensuring the safety, health, physical and social/emotion well-being of the infants at all times.

• Schedule and complete all regular conferences, home visits, phone calls, monthly curriculum journals and developmental screenings as needed for each child in a timely manner.

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with classroom teammates.

• Complete all supervisory responsibilities for classroom staff including but not limited to recruiting, one-on-one supervisions, performance evaluations, goals, and accountability.

• Participate in community and public relations events involving the school.

• Participate in recommended training programs, educational conferences, professional days, staff meetings, and other courses pertinent to professional growth.

• Complete all child-related paperwork daily

• Attend and participate in all regular scheduled meetings and agency events.

• Maintain required credentials.

• Maintain confidentiality with children, families and staff

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have current AMS or AMI or AMS Montessori Certification or in the process of completing the Certificate.
• Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Early Childhood Education; or a Bachelor Degree in a related field with experience teaching pre-school age children.
• 2-5 years of teaching experience with ages 0-3.
• Experience and commitment to working with children and families of diverse populations with professional sensitivity.
• Must be motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude with a commitment to customer service.
• Must demonstrate experience with leading a successful team.
• Must have oral and written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to work the hours of the position based on the organization’s needs.
• Must have reliable transportation in order to complete home visits.
• Must have current Infant/Child CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions or they must be obtained within first 90 days.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• At least one year Lead teaching experience.
• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education
• Experience supervising staff and leading a classroom team
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)