Certified Montessori Early Childhood Guide

Description

A well-established private Montessori school in the Salt Lake City area seeks highly motivated individuals to join our community. MACTE Early Childhood certificate or Internship required. 

Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Shifts vary between 7:45 am and 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday 

Compensation: Varies depending on credentials, education, and experience.

Duties Include:

• Prepare and maintain safe, organized, and developmentally appropriate learning environments.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons appropriate for the age range of students.
• Plan and prepare for field trips and other possible off-campus activities.
• Maintain all documentation as required by the school, observe, and evaluate each student's performance and development in the school's record keeping system.
• Implement Student Support Plans for students.
• Prepare progress reports and lead parent teacher conferences.
• Supervise recess or gym time.
• Drive school vehicles.

Benefits:

• 10 month work period (academic year).
• Summer work is optional.
• 401(k) with employee matched funds.
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance.
• PTO and paid Holidays.
• On the job training & certification for First Aid, CPR, and Food Handlers.
• Tuition reimbursement available for selected Professional Development & Certifications.
• Regularly scheduled staff members may apply for discounted tuition for their dependent children.

School:

Montessori Community School of Salt Lake City is a private school, located near Foothill and 1700 South, that has been operating since 1985. The school enrolls a maximum of 220 students. The mission of the school is to provide a high fidelity Montessori experience that nurtures the natural unfolding of the whole individual, instills a love of learning, encourages acts of peace, and empowers all individuals. The school enrolls students from three months to sixth grade in our Infant, Toddler, Early Childhood, and Elementary classrooms. Please see our website for additional information: www.mcsslc.com.

Requirements

• Pass a background check with the Utah Department of Child Care Licensing.
• Motor Vehicle Report will be obtained and submission of a valid driver's license will be requested.
• Candidates will be asked to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and other occupational health hazard immunizations upon commencing employment (reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement, in accordance with applicable law).
• Must be able to lift a child of up to 75 pounds.
• Meet the physical requirements of the job (i.e. squatting, sitting, or kneeling on the floor when necessary for assisting students or maintaining the environment).

Education:

• Montessori teaching credential from a MACTE accredited teacher training program required
• B.A./B.S. from an accredited institution preferred