Teacher - Montessori - 1st-3rd Grade - Sirrine Montessori Center 2025-2026

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Fulltime

Base Salary:

$55386.00

Calandar:

Certified Exempt 187 workdays

Benefits:

Sick leave holidays matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System health and life insurance

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New Hire Experience:

$500 for each fulltime year of certified teaching or verified like experience

New Hire Education:

$65/hour of graduate level credits: BA 45 hours max MA 60 hours max $1000 for advanced degrees

Job Summary:

The classroom teacher will lead students toward the fulfillment of their potential by translating the district curriculum standards and objectives into meaningful learning experiences through classroom instruction and indirectly through special area assignments. The teacher is responsible for maintaining a positive and appropriate educational environment and creating a program that meets the intellectual and emotional needs of all students.

Candidates must complete anonlineapplication which requires appropriate Arizona certification valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card evidence of highly qualified status three letters of recommendation and transcript of credits.

Key Responsibilities:

This section outlines the primary duties and key responsibilities required for this role detailing the essential tasks and functions necessary to perform the job successfully with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Demonstrate knowledge of related subject matter instructional skills and resource materials
• Plan prepare and implement instructional activities that actively engage students in meaningful learning experiences appropriate totheirmaturityandinterests utilizing a variety of effective instructional and management techniques
• Identify select and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students
• Create instructional materials and assessment documents that align with learning objectives and delivery of instruction
• Establish clear objectives for lessons units projects etc and effectively communicate objectives to students
• Diagnosethelearningstrengthsandweaknessesofstudentsonaregularbasis
• Provide a positive and safe environment that is conducive to learning
• Communicate an expectation of success for all students and provide constructive and detailed feedback to help students achieve academic success
• Establish positive relationships and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents concerning academic and behavior progress
• Establish support and administer positive classroom and campus management in accordance with board policies and administrative regulations
• Establish and maintain effective and efficient recordkeeping procedures to ensure complete and accurate records as required by district state and federal guidelines and regulations
• Utilize the collection of student data to make instructional and management decisions to enhance student achievement
• Demonstrate gains in student performance
• Promote Montessori philosophy teaching practices and enrollment by conducting facility tour and program orientation as needed to support maximum preschool enrollment
• Collaborate with other professionals to enhance the instructional environment; be an effective team member
• Meet deadlines adhere to schedules and coordinate resources in an effective and timely manner
• Participate in professional development activities tomaintainandimproveprofessionalcompetence
• Exhibit professional attitude appearance and demeanor
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

Education:

• Bachelors degree
• Current Arizona teaching certificate with evidence of highly qualified status
• Montessori certification

Experience:

• Three years successful teaching experience
• Montessori teaching experience (Preferred)

Skills & Competencies:

This section outlines the critical skills and competencies required to excel in this role enabling effective performance adaptability and consistent achievement of job responsibilities.

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name served by strength and need and graduates ready for college career and community.
• Knowledge of Arizonas College and Career Ready and Early learner standards
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with students parents and district personnel at all levels
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships
• Deep understanding of Montessori philosophy and child development theories
• Skill in fostering independent and selfdirected learning.
• Creating a prepared environment that is orderly engaging and promotes independence
• Staying updated on new research in early childhood and Montessori education

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This section outlines the work environment and physical conditions associated with this role. It includes information on whether the job involves working in an office classroom or other settings and if there are physical activities like standing walking or lifting.

• Montessori classrooms are spacious organized and designed for mixedage groups (e.g. 36 years 69 years etc.)
• The environment is calm and respectful with children engaging in individual or smallgroup activities rather than wholeclass instruction
• Teachers regularly communicate with parents about student progress and may conduct parent education sessions
• Frequent Bending Kneeling and Sitting on the Floor: Teachers often sit on the floor or childsized furniture to interact with students
• Montessori classrooms include handson materials that may require lifting and arranging up to 25 lbs

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and antidiscrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees applicants or any other covered persons because of race color religion creed national origin or ancestry ethnicity sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) age physical or mental disability citizenship past current or prospective service in the uniformed services genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.