Montessori Teacher

As a Montessori Teacher, internally known as a Guide, you'll play a crucial role in shaping young lives through a holistic approach to development. You'll design and lead engaging activities that foster infant and children's physical and emotional growth in a nurturing environment. By weaving Christian values, worship, and prayer into daily routines, you'll create a spiritually enriching atmosphere for the little ones in your care. Your commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe classroom will be paramount, ensuring all activities meet rigorous hygiene and safety standards. In this dynamic position, you'll also collaborate with team members to manage family communications, uphold center policies and regulations, and maintain accurate records. If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to make a lasting impact in a faith-based setting, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to grow professionally while nurturing the next generation.

This position offers full-time or part-time schedules, supporting children from 6 weeks through age 5.

Hourly Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 DOE

Responsibilities:

• Attend to children's physical and emotional needs promptly and with compassion, ensuring a nurturing and supportive environment.
• Implement and uphold Montessori principles in all activities, fostering an environment that promotes independence, exploration, and individualized learning.
• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards, and safety and security of children.
• Lead by example, fostering success in the Guiding team through modeling and coaching.
• Maintain frequent communications with families through informal discussions, and daily child reports.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Maintain accurate records, forms, and files.
• Maintain a professional development plan to ensure ongoing professional growth.
• Embrace and integrate constructive feedback positively to support continuous professional development.
• Design, lead, and actively participate in classroom activities that incorporate Christian values, worship, and prayer, fostering a spiritually enriching environment for children.
• Oversee Assistant Daycare Teachers, internally known as Assistant Guides, and classroom volunteers to ensure they adhere to planned activities, hygiene, and safety standards.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work well with others and foster a team environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of a PC and Tablet.
• Basic understanding of early childhood development.
• Basic knowledge of fundamental Christian values and practices.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 21 years of age
• At least 6 months of experience in a classroom setting
• Infant/Child First Aid and CPR Certification (can be completed within 1 month of employment)
• 6 credits in early childhood education and development

Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education: Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Preferred Qualifications: Certified Childcare Professional (CCP), Child Development Associate (CDA), an equivalent national competency-based credential, or 12 credits in early childhood education and development (can be completed within 6 months of employment)

Physical Requirements: Ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels, kneel, bend, squat, crawl, see up close and up to a certain distance, see colors, have peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Benefits:

• 401k Retirement Plan
• Quarterly Bonus
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Discount Program, including electronics and entertainment
• Flexible Work Schedule
• 2-weeks of time off between Christmas and New Year's

Oceans Montessori Academy's Approach to Equity and Transparency: Pay and benefits transparency helps to reduce wage gaps. As part of our commitment to pay equity and salary transparency, Oceans Montessori Academy includes a salary range for each job opening along with information about eligible benefit offerings. At Oceans Montessori Academy, we take a comprehensive approach to setting salary ranges and reviewing raises and promotions.

Who We Are:

At Oceans Montessori Academy, we are dedicated to nurturing young minds in a warm, supportive, and engaging environment. Our academy blends the Montessori method with Christian values and bilingual education, fostering holistic development in children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We believe in creating a space where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace, guided by compassionate and knowledgeable educators. Our commitment to excellence in early childhood education makes us a trusted partner for families seeking a high-quality, loving, and inclusive learning experience for their children.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.