Montessori Teacher

Job Description
Gpac has partnered with a wonderful school in the Bay area that has an immediate opening for a full-time Montessori Teacher (3-6)
Provides an educational program for students, to assist in other school programs as assigned, to maintain control, preserve suitable learning conditions, and evaluate
student progress.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that help students progress towards mastery of grade level standards, using the Montessori method and Project Based Learning. Develops schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessments that are in accordance with established procedures.
• Instructs and monitors students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Uses relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Realistically evaluates student progress, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress reports/report cards, and effectively communicates progress with students, supervisors,and parents.
• Manages student classroom behavior by developing, communicating, and enforcing schoolwide and classroom behavior expectations and procedures.
• Maintains student discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Provides appropriate feedback on student work.
• Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students and uses information/data to adjust teaching strategies.
• Provides plans, guidance, and feedback to instructional aides assigned to classroom/students.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
AMI Primary Diploma
Bachelor's Degree
Primary teaching experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
Data and how to use it to inform instruction and create plans
Curriculum and standards expectations for subject and/or grade being taught
Effective problem-solving skills and teaching strategies
Exemplary organizational, communication, and people skills
Integration of technology in classroom instruction
Montessori Method and Project Based Learning
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Occasionally sitting for extended periods of time
Frequently walking or standing
Frequently walking up and down multiple flights of stairs, multiple times per day
Variable hours
Occasionally lifting objects weighing up to 10 pounds, seldom weighing up to 75 lbs
Occasionally bending, twisting, crouching or kneeling
Frequently sitting on the floor
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard (occasionally to frequently)
Continuously listening and speaking to exchange information, provide instruction and make
presentations
If you are interested in this position, we welcome you to apply or send resume to paul.steenkolk@gogpac.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.