ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Montessori teacher is a guide who helps direct his/her
students activities physically emotionally academically and socially in a prepared Montessori
environment that challenges each child individually to reach his/her fullest potential in these
developmental areas in accordance with the Montessori philosophy and procedures for the Primary
classroom (ages 3-6)
- Presents individual and group lessons to the students supporting each childs direction and success utilizing school curriculum current research and Montessori Albums
- Prepares the Montessori classroom and outdoor environment to meet the students needs and interests
- Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
- Evaluates pupils academic and social growth keeps appropriate records and provides parent reports per district policy
- Identifies pupil needs makes appropriate referrals and implements strategies for individual education plans
- Collaborates daily with classroom assistant and provides direction for classroom maintenance
management and students academic and social progress
- Communicate with the school community about the classroom curriculum
- Maintains a safe environment for students conducive to learning
- Participates in ongoing self-assessment and professional development
- Anticipates and effectively addresses crises according to School Crisis Plan
- Complies with State Law and District policies and regulations
- Performs all other duties as may be assigned or directed
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills
and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
- Demonstrates knowledge of state and national standards district curriculum and instructional materials and assessments
- Uses a variety of assessment tools on an ongoing basis in order to fairly evaluate and make further
- decisions about a childs unfolding development
- Supports school and district mission and vision
- Utilizes effective verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrates flexibility dependability organization and collaboration
- Establishes rapport with peers and parents
- Is willing to participate in district training
- Demonstrates lifelong learning
- Evidence of problem solving ability
- Resourceful and adaptable
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Primary Montessori Certificate: Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) or American Montessori
- Society (AMS)
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Maintains valid certifications fingerprint card and highly qualified status. Observes teacher calendar
- and all Osborn School District policies. Base salary determined at time of hire and evaluated yearly
- according to approved Governing Board ranges and approved professional growth.
EVALUATION
- Performance evaluated by building principal and/or other approved qualified evaluators.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises students classroom employees and volunteers.