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We are seeking dedicated, benevolent AMI/AMS trained Toddler Class Head Teachers who are passionate about equity, diversity, community building, teacher leadership and child and family support. The Toddler Class Head Teachers will work in collaboration with the Head of School and assistant teachers to ensure a nurturing and positive experience for the children in our care and their families.
Job Responsibilities
- Classroom Management and Supervision
- Assistant Teachers/Substitutes Management and Supervision
- Creates and updates individual Montessori lessons plans for each child
- Individual and small group Montessori lessons for the children
- Support children’s learning with Montessori materials throughout the day
- Record observations of children’s activities throughout the day
- Build relationships with families by greeting them warmly at drop off or pick up
- Lead parent/teacher conferences twice a year with the Program Director
- Updates classroom reports for children and families
- Prepare the environment including cleaning, making, refreshing, arranging and stocking classroom materials
- Acts as a substitute in order to assure adequate coverage for school site; orients substitute if Program Director is not present.
- Administers first aid, provides health office coverage and dispenses approved medication to students in accordance with EMSA First Aid/CPR training.
- Collaborate with classroom staff and administration
- Take children to Jackson Park & Playground for outdoor play time with other staff and teachers
- Be willing and able to follow and implement all pandemic health protocols
Qualifications
- AMI or AMS Diploma for Infancy (0-3 years old)
- More than Two-Year Experience of Classroom Management and Supervision
- 12 ECE Credits (the AMI/AMS Diploma may meet this requirement)
- Criminal and Background Clearance
- Able to lift 40 lbs
- Love of children and families
- Organized and well spoken
- Open minded and growth oriented
- Must be up-to-date on COVID vaccination (all our staff are fully vaccinated)
- Be available for full time work, 5 days a week.
Compensation
The salary for the position is $28-32/hour, full coverage of premium for medical and dental, paid national and school holidays (about 4 weeks of paid holidays throughout the year), PTO accrual, professional development opportunities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- classroom supervision and management: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Montessori Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
