Montessori Education Coordinator

Join Our Team As A Montessori Education Coordinator

Join us in revolutionizing early childhood education as our Montessori Education Coordinator at Kingswood Community Center's Early Learning Academy! This influential position offers a unique opportunity to guide our school's exciting transition from traditional classrooms to the innovative Montessori approach that nurtures independence, creativity, and holistic development in young children. As the Montessori champion within our organization, you'll play a pivotal role in mentoring and supporting teachers through this educational evolution. Your expertise will shape our learning environments, guide curriculum implementation, and ensure authentic Montessori practices flourish throughout our classrooms. Through personalized coaching, thoughtful feedback, and hands-on support, you'll empower educators to embrace and excel in this child-centered educational philosophy. Why You Should Join Us

• Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives that make a difference.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package.
• Career Growth: Benefit from opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Dynamic Environment: Be part of a supportive and innovative team.
  
  

Who We Are Founded in 1946, Kingswood Community Center, Inc. (KCC) sits in the heart of the Riverside Community located in Northeast Wilmington. KCC's mission is to enable people in Northeast Wilmington and surrounding communities to achieve their potential for economic, social, and personal well-being. KCC offers programs for the youngest and oldest alike, as it includes an early learning center for 12 months to 5 years of age, before and aftercare, after school programming for school age youth, and a senior center for the elders in the community. In addition to programming, KCC provides resources, opportunities, and events to all ages. To learn more visit https://wrkgroup.org. What You’ll Do The Montessori Education Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the development, implementation, and monitoring of high-quality Montessori programming at KCC’s Early Learning Academy (ELA). This role will be pivotal in guiding staff through the ELA’s transition from a traditional classroom to a Montessori environment and working with staff who are new to the Montessori model. The Montessori Education Coordinator provides ongoing coaching, feedback, and support to ELA staff, working to implement curricula and create an educational environment aligned with Montessori philosophy. The Montessori Education Coordinator will work in partnership with the University of Delaware Montessori Teachers Academy (UDMTA) to support teachers in training.

Program Development & Implementation

• Develop and lead new and expanded programs in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Devise strategies to ensure growth of early learning programs and initiatives, identifying and implementing process improvements that will maximize output while maintaining quality.
• Ensure the implementation of high-quality age-appropriate Montessori curriculum plans and activities, following national best practices and standards. Prepare weekly lesson plans and assist teachers in preparing lessons across the Montessori curriculum including areas of math, language (oral, reading, writing), cultural (social sciences, sciences, arts), sensorial development, and practical life.
• Build and maintain consistency, coherence, and continuity within the pre-k (ages 3-5) program and with the infant/toddler classrooms.
• Assist with program evaluation and assessment processes (including the Developmental Environmental Rating Scale) to include program delivery, customer service, and effectiveness and progress toward program objectives.
• Network with businesses, schools and government offices to identify resources and develop partnerships to strengthen service delivery, to develop programs, and address community needs.
  
  

Instructional Coaching

• Work collaboratively with teachers and the Head of School to develop and implement a Professional Development Plan for each staff member, setting short-term and long-term goals.
• Attend the National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector’s coaching workshops.
• Provide ongoing instructional coaching and feedback to teachers and assistants, consistent with the UDMTR program requirements, Professional Development Plan, job descriptions, and national best practices. Implement regular classroom observations.
• Plan and implement professional development workshops for teachers and staff.
  
  

Classroom Environment & Instruction

• Lead inventory review for classrooms to ensure that the ELA meets the required standards for a Montessori learning environment.
• Model appropriate guidance strategies to help children learn socially acceptable behavior, self-regulation skills, and how to express emotions in a constructive manner. Serve as a role model to participants and staff in your attitude and behavior.
• Ensure that teachers maintain a clean, safe, peaceful, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment, including the organization of space, storage of supplies and materials, and sanitation of equipment.
  
  

Child Growth & Development

• Assist with the oversight of developmentally appropriate and ongoing assessments of student progress.
• Work with parents, families, and teachers to set goals for each child. Support teachers to monitor children’s progress towards goals and communicate with parents, families, and staff.
• Work with the Head of School to develop a collaborative approach that benefits all children and meets needs specified on the Individualized Learning Program (IEP) and/or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• Assist with parent/guardian engagement and family services.
  
  

Data Management & Reporting

• Oversee internal and external program reporting, including timely submission of reports, collection and organization of supporting documentation (i.e. participant files, internal reports), and the compilation of monthly goals & metrics for the organization.
• Maintain compliance with agency policies and standards, legislative regulations (e.g. Licensing, accidents, incidents) and compliance with contractual requirements. Maintain complete and accurate required family/child files, forms, and records within required timelines to document and track children.
• Practice continuous learning through individual study, classroom training, accredited early childhood development courses, seminars, and conferences.
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. What We’re Looking For Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field.
• Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) credential required; Early Childhood preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Montessori teacher at the early childhood or elementary level.
  
  

Certification Requirements

• First Aid/CPR preferred; must be certified within first 30 days of hire.
• Certification through Delaware First as an Intern or Assistant Teacher preferred; must be certified within first 60 days of hire.
  
  

Licensing/Certification Requirements

• First Aid/CPR preferred; must be certified within first 30 days of hire.
• Certification through DEEDS as an Early Childhood Teacher, Curriculum Coordinator, or Administrator preferred; must be certified within 60 days of hire.
  
  

Conditions of Hire

• A satisfactory criminal background and reference check, a valid driver’s license, and an acceptable driving record, state fingerprinting, child abuse/neglect registry check, and sex offender registry check required at time of appointment and throughout employment in this position.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
  
  

Failure to meet these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn. Skills and abilities Candidate must have the ability to:

• Be a self-starter, with a high level of initiative, and a proven proactive thinker who thrives in a dynamic and matrixed environment.
• Exercise initiative and sound judgment in analyzing complex issues and problems, identify, and evaluate alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Express ideas, concepts, and technical information clearly and concisely, both in writing and orally.
• Manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail, organization and effective time management skills.
• Proficiently utilize Microsoft Office suite, database management and graphics applications such as Adobe, Photoshop, Publisher, and CRM software.
• Analyze complex issues and problems, identify, and evaluate alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Work with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams.
• Be a team player, adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility as workstreams shift.
• Manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail and effective time management skills.
• Be culturally sensitive and open to constructive feedback.
• Maintain confidentiality.
  
  

Work Environment and Requirements

• Schedule: Full-time, primarily Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with occasional after-hours or weekend work.
• Travel: Primarily local during the business day, with some out-of-area or overnight travel as needed.
• Physical Demands: Ability to sit for extended periods, use technology, and move about to facilitate workshops or meetings.
  
  

Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. How We Evaluate Performance Performance in this position will be evaluated in alignment with our Employee Handbook standards. Equal Opportunity Employer Kingswood Community Center is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under local, state, or federal law. How to Apply If you’re excited about this opportunity and believe you have the qualifications and drive to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.