Co-Head of Montessori School/Lead Teacher

Title:

Assistant Co-Head of School/Montessori teacher.

or

Fellowship-Co Head/Lead teacher (First year on boarding)

Reports To:

Will report to the Head of School.

Assist the Co-Head/Teacher

The Assistant Co-Head of School is tasked with teaching and administering in a small,

shop-front Montessori school.

The preferred leaders have Montessori experience, three or more years of classroom

teaching experience, and administrative experience. They have a deep knowledge of early

childhood theory and practice, and a commitment to engaging parents and families.

The Teacher-Leader should have a minimum EEC certification of “Lead Teacher preschool”

and/or “Director 1”. The Teacher-Leader will work in cooperation with a co-Teacher-Leader

to accomplish the following:

Position Objectives

● Create and maintain a Montessori program that helps to identify the school as a

leading independent educational alternative for children.

● Create and maintain an environment that inspires inner discipline, self-assurance, and

a love of learning.

● Provide the educational leadership that will help children and parents work together

towards the child’s optimal development.

● Practice respect, value differences.

● Communicate clearly and openly with children, colleagues, and parents to facilitate

children's transition to their next educational experiences.

● Manage Extended Day, Assistant, Parent Volunteer, and Substitute staff.

● Establish a system of regular communication with families.

● Other responsibilities as determined through communication with the co-Head of

school/teacher Leader.

● Demonstrate ability to meet obligations, support school policies, and collaborate

constructively with colleagues.

Line of Accountability

● Directly accountable to the Co-Head of School

● Accountable for the supervision of assistants, associates, and interns

● The board of directors

Responsibilities

Curriculum and Environment

● Implement a Montessori curriculum that is consistent with the school’s mission

and curriculum objectives.

● Participate in the continual development, review, and revision of the school’s

curriculum, procedures, and practices.

● Intervene proactively and reactively to maintain a disciplined community.

Communications

● Learn the RRM’s Mission statement.

● Participate in all staff meetings and professional development

● Design and implement clear lines of communication with parents

● Keep subjective and objective records of students’ progress.

● Confer with parents in regular conference periods and as needed.

Communicate professionally, directly, and respectfully with colleagues

● Contribute to school publications and keep classroom web pages current

Logistics/Assistant Co-head

● Support and learn Systems related to the administration of the school

○ HR support

○ Billing support

○ Accounting and record keeping

○ Learning and supporting the school's Child Care Software

Logistics/lead teacher

● Take responsibility for ensuring the smooth operation of school routines:

○ Recess coverage

○ Breaks

○ Coverages for employee absences

○ During school emergencies

● Share in the responsibility for maintaining the school routines, such as

○ Posting schedules

○ Arrival and dismissal

○ Planning and preparing or shopping for a weekly snack

○ Supervising recess and outdoor time

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Professional growth and development

● Obtain a Montessori credential for Assistain, or 3-6 if not already held.

● Set professional goals annually with the Co-heads of school

● Communicate regularly with Co-Heads of School regarding areas of professional

strength and weakness

● Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid every two years

● Fingerprinting every 4 years or as required by BRC

● Meet the yearly EEC 20-hour required professional development

Compensation & Benefits

● Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

● Professional development funding (Montessori refreshers, workshops,

conferences).

• ● Paid holidays, PTO (sick leave, vacation,