Primary Teacher

Riverbend School

Job Description

Position: Primary Teacher

Reports to: Head of School/Director of Childrens House

Classification: Exempt

Supervises: Possible Intern

Scope of Work:Classroom Teacher for ages 3-6

Experience Requirements:

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to manipulate classroom materials

2 years Montessori classroom experience preferred

Must be comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment and committed to embracing differences and valuing multiple perspectives

Education/Certification Requirements:

Bachelors Degree (or Associates with equivalent experience)

3-6 (Primary) Montessori certification from an AMS or AMI accredited training center (required for Lead Teacher only)

Clear CORI and MA fingerprinting

EEC Licensing Preferred

General Responsibilities:

Design and prepare an inviting and challenging Montessori environment using a full complement of Montessori materials as well as supplemental materials. Prepare for the cognitive social/emotional and physical achievement of children as well as for their safety and well being.

Specific Responsibilities:

Educational Program & Student Services:

Demonstrate competency with Montessori philosophy and methods

Prepare an environment in which furnishings and materials are complete and correspond to the needs of the class. Careful monitoring of the rotation of materials throughout the school year to continually meet the cognitive social/emotional and physical needs of children.

Set clear/consistent expectations for class routines and classroom community goals

Assist children with personal care independence when applicable (toileting hand washing teeth brushing etc.)

Give lessons to students in groups and to individual students

Prepare students for school events such as the Academic and Science Fairs International Festival assemblies etc.

Recognize when students are not progressing as expected and communicate this to HoS for collaboration and follow-up

Follow recommendations for students who receive support through a specialist (Early Intervention Speech Therapy Occupational Therapy etc.)

Support students with individual behavioral plans

Train and supervise children regarding emergency practices such as fire drills

Give input on curriculum planning and implementation

Inventory replace or repair materials once a year to ensure full spectrum of complete materials that are in very good to excellent condition

Maintain the daily cleanliness and overall preparation of common areas in classroom and throughout the school (student lockers entrance ways classroom furniture counters etc.)

Constituent Relations:

Build productive relationships with parents through parent education events Parent/Teacher conferences (twice a year) additional parent meetings if concerns arise and parent volunteer opportunities in the classroom.

Build positive relations with community organizations to support specific classroom curriculum and service learning

Administration:

Prepare written progress reports for each child (twice yearly) regarding academic organizational

developmental and social growth. Submit progress reports to Director of Education or Head of School Maintain daily attendance in Renweb

Work collaboratively with Assistant Head of School to address concerns regarding students parents and staff Report all accidents/ incidents to Director of Education and complete accident forms as needed Attend weekly level and faculty meetings

Attend all mandatory events

Perform duties related to arrival/dismissal of school

Update Student Online Portfolios weekly with photos and description of work

Write weekly classroom emails

Conduct home visits and support families and children through phase - in including making one phone call per NEW family during the first 2 weeks of school

Participate in Goal Setting process with HoS

Plan for field trips and extensions to curriculum as outlined each year

Personnel

Direct Intern in supporting the needs of the students and the classroom environment

Provide opportunities for the Intern to share questions and observations

Support Intern in training assignments

Provide training center necessary paperwork completed by mentoring teacher

School Culture

Demonstrate a strong commitment to professional ethics

Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Montessori Education by modeling the Montessori values of grace and courtesy respect and responsibility in visible daily actions

Demonstrate commitment to competent communications and conflict resolution efforts across the school community

Protect the privacy and confidentiality of each student and colleague

Consistently give input on teacher leadership

Assist in planning school events

Professional Development

Attend in-service training as provided by Riverbend School

Attend workshops/conferences or other opportunities approved by HoS to further educational advancement Other

Take on duties as assigned

It is expected that all staff will function as self-directed members in a team effort. All performances should meet appropriate professional standards and adhere to the philosophy and mission of Riverbend School.

Work Environment & Physical Capabilities Riverbend School is a vibrant active learning community. To successfully support our students the individual in this role must be able to navigate a dynamic school environment. This includes:

Mobility & Engagement: Frequently moving about the campus to follow the school schedule
including ascending/descending stairs and transitioning between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Student Interaction: The ability to position oneself at a childs level (e.g. kneeling sitting or crouching) and assist students with daily tasks like zipping jackets tying shoes or managing materials.

Supervision: Effectively monitoring students during recess and outdoor activities in various weather conditions.
Physical Assistance: Occasionally moving or lifting classroom materials or equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.
Sensory & Focus: Maintaining focus and safety in a moderately noisy environment with frequent interruptions; specific vision capabilities are required to ensure student safety and accurate record-keeping.

Accommodations: Riverbend School is committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job provided such accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the schools operations.

Commitment to DEIJ:

Riverbend School is committed to becoming an anti-bias and anti-racist community. All candidates must be committed to furthering this work by embracing differences; exploring and affirming the identities and intersections of all which include race ethnicity gender sexual orientation religion socioeconomics social class family structures learning differences and differences in ability. Candidates must be comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment.

We strongly encourage applications from people of color LGBTQIA educators or educators from communities that are historically underrepresented in independent schools.

EEO Statement:

Riverbend School is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment. Riverbend strictly prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race color religion creed sex pregnancy national origin sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability genetic predisposition or carrier status marital status veteran status or any other class protected under applicable federal state or local law.

Required Experience:

Senior IC