Head Teacher - Infant Room

Job description

The Montessori School of Ojai is seeking a Head Teacher for our Infant classroom. Our ideal candidate is a friendly, enthusiastic individual with a background in Montessori education and Infant care. This candidate also demonstrates respect for children, the ability to observe and adapt to children's needs, and a desire to work and be part of a community. We are looking for an individual who can:

• Teach the children in a Montessori environment using the Montessori philosophy and method. Training in Montessori teaching is available.
• Plan and implement the curriculum.
• Create materials and activities in the areas of daily living, sensory learning, math, and language development.
• Support and prepare the children for rest, lunch, and outside activities.
• Contribute to the observation and evaluation of the children’s progress.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences (as necessary) and communicate with parents professionally.
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings.
• Adjust schedule, as needed, in the absence of assistant teachers.
• Maintain the safety, order and attractiveness of the school.
• Wash, clean, disinfect dishes, materials, surfaces and general workspaces, as well as washing/ folding classroom laundry (we have laundry onsite).

The Head Teacher is expected to share responsibility for the overall smooth functioning of the program, to communicate regularly and openly with other staff persons, and do all that they can do to promote the welfare and growth of the children.

The Essentials...

• Must successfully clear criminal background without exemption.
• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma.
• Must have a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education Units, Infant preferred.
• Must have classroom experience.
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ojai, CA 93023: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Infant care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person