Montessori Lower Elementary Teacher SY 26-27

Montessori Lower Elementary Teacher POSITION TITLE: Montessori Lower Elementary Teacher LOCATION: Marquette Montessori POSITION SUMMARY: Provides Montessori and SBCSC curriculum and instruction to large and small groups and individuals in all content areas. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal DUTIES: Implement instructional and classroom leadership strategies which reflect the Montessori model Actively participate in on-going instructional collaboration with all levels Communicate regularly and assist parents in adopting Montessori practices at home Implement the components of balanced literacy, inquiry based learning, and flexible grouping in multi-age classroom Integrate Montessori Philosophy in all curriculum Employ a wide variety of instructional techniques which reflect differentiation of instruction Fully participate in on-going staff and curriculum development (school year and summer) Embrace the Montessori program and the Montessori philosophy Work with coaches in and out of the classroom Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of a diverse (ethical/racial) urban school population and apply appropriate instructional strategies Comply and follow district and school-wide expectations QUALIFICATIONS: Must be certified in Elementary Education, hold a current Indiana Teaching License and be Highly Qualified. Specialized Training / Other Consideration Currently participating in Montessori elementary level training or currently holding a Montessori elementary level certificate through a MACTE training center. Successful experience in a public Montessori school preferred Applicant must not have had a recommendation for Probation Assistance on their most recent evaluation. Interview with Principal required