Montessori Credentialed Early Childhood Teacher

Job Type
Full-time, Contract
Description
**January Start Date** A well-established private Montessori school in the Salt Lake City area seeks highly motivated individuals to join our community. MACTE Early Childhood Teacher certificate preferred.
Hours: Full-Time
Pay: Varies depending on education, experience and credentials
Duties Include:

• Prepare and maintain safe, organized, and developmentally appropriate learning environments
• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons appropriate for the range of students served
• Observe and evaluate each student's performance and development in school's record keeping system
• Prepare progress reports and lead parent teacher conferences
• Maintain all documentation as required by the school
• Supervising recess or gym time
• Driving school vehicles on field trips

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 available after probation period
• On the job training & certification for First Aid, CPR and Food Handlers
• Tuition reimbursement available for selected Professional Development & Certification
• Regularly scheduled staff members may apply for discounted tuition for their dependent children
• Salary scale with room to move up and grow
• Work in beautiful Salt Lake City within driving distance of world class skiing and incredible year round outdoor recreation

School:
Montessori Community School of Salt Lake City is a private school that has been operating since 1985. The school has a current enrollment of approximately 220 students in the academic session and about half the enrollment in the summer. It is located near Foothill and 1700 South and school hours are 7:30 am - 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The mission of the school is: To provide an authentic Montessori experience that nurtures the natural unfolding of the whole individual, instills a love of learning, encourages acts of peace, and empowers all. The school enrolls students from 3 months to 13 years old in Infant, Toddler, Early Childhood and Elementary classrooms. Please see our website for additional information: mcsslc.com.
Requirements

• Pass a background check with Child Care Licensing (steps will be provided by the school)
• Motor Vehicle Report will be pulled
• A valid driver's license and ability to drive school van's on field trips
• 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)
• Should be able to lift a child of up to 35-55 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:

• B.A/B.S from an accredited institution or
• Montessori teaching credential from a MACTE recognized teacher training program
• Fulfill annual professional development and performance review requirements
• Maintain teaching skills and participate in professional development activities