Early Childhood Lead Teacher (Arabic)

Early Childhood (3-6) Arabic Teacher

About Our School

Intercultural Montessori Language School is unlike any other. As its name suggests, it is both a language immersion school and a fully accredited Montessori school (AMS). Importantly, because all of the language faculty are native speakers of, respectively, Japanese, Mandarin, or Spanish, Intercultural students learn international cultures as well as a second language. Educating students on two campuses from age 2 through 8th grade, Intercultural is a vibrant, joyful learning community. Though a relatively young school—established in 2005—Intercultural already enjoys a solid reputation for building global consciousness and strengthening the international community.

The school’s dual-language program provides families with the option for their children to experience Montessori education in addition to immersion in one of three languages: Japanese, Spanish, or Mandarin. Language learning and Montessori principles complement each other by encouraging curiosity while celebrating a multicultural community. Towards that end, the curriculum emphasizes self- directed exploration by the child, as well as thoughtful facilitation by the teacher. Intercultural faculty and families have found that these emphases develop capable, caring children who are free to explore their environment and who are also intrinsically motivated to learn. The powerful community at Intercultural is rooted in the Montessori mixed-age classrooms, which allow children to naturally develop confidence, independence, and citizenship. Within these thoughtfully-prepared and safe classrooms and across the broader school-wide community, teachers act as guides, presenting materials and adapting the learning environment to meet each child’s individual needs.

Job Description

Intercultural Montessori Language School is currently seeking a Montessori trained, (or working towards Montessori certification) teacher to work in our Arabic Early Childhood classroom environments, serving children 3 -6 years old. Our school provides children with a unique dual-language education.

All members of our team must embody Intercultural’s Mission & Organizational values when working with children and adults: We respect diversity and community and are caring, capable, enthusiastic, and committed to learning.

Qualifications:

· Holds a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree

· Holds a Montessori Certificate in Early Childhood, or enrolled in a Early Childhood Montessori Certification program

· Must be proficient in speaking and teaching Arabic.

· Early Childhood Teaching Experience

· Leads teachers should be patient, flexible and have a positive attitude in working with all children, including those of varying abilities.

· Strong interpersonal and collaboration/teamwork skills.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Gain insight into each child in order to help them reach their full potential.

· Apply classroom management strategies to maintain a safe environment and help students develop positive behavior.

· Supervise students in class, during lunch and recess, and on field trips and be responsible for the children’s safety in their care.

· Help students develop independence with personal hygiene (handwashing and bathroom usage).

· Assist in maintaining a clean and organized classroom environment.

· Model grace and courtesy with students and adults at all times.

· Encourage students to meaningfully engage in work and find joy in learning.

· Demonstrate and share knowledge of Montessori philosophy and childhood development with stakeholders in the school community.

· Communicate with families about the classroom curriculum and activities. Communicate in a way that creates a positive image of the school and teacher.

· Participate in ongoing self-assessment and professional development.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

· Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and support of assistant teachers.

· Compile and track all records including student observation, progress reports, assessments & classroom inventory.

· Enthusiastically support and enforce school policies and regulations.

· Understand and promote the school’s mission and values at all times.

· Ability to deal effectively with a diverse staff across all organizational levels.

Facility/classroom:

· Assure all areas of the facility are well kept, clean, and organized at all times.

· Assure fire drill/tornado drills and center inspections are conducted monthly and logs are kept up to date.

· Enforcing facility confidentiality/security.

· Responsible for completing monthly inspection and assuring form is completed and kept in binder.

General Requirements for Personnel:

• Displays Cooperation and Teamwork
• Models Grace and Courtesy in all interactions
• Growth mindset and global curiosity
• Knowledge of Montessori or a willingness to learn.
• Flexible, understanding and patient.
• Prompt and reliable
• Responsive to email
• Sensitive to socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds, and individual needs and capabilities of both students, staff and families.

Salary Based on Education and Experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Arabic (Required)

License/Certification:

• Montessori Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60607: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person