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Elementary Teacher

As a Montessori teacher you are dynamic, forward thinking, and are in awe of the wonder of children. As a Montessori teacher at the Academy at Sandwich Montessori School (SMS), you are connected with our mission to help develop kinder, braver, stronger human beings and to become kinder, braver, and stronger yourself.

Within our nature-focused environment, you will work with other Montessori teachers to develop and implement individualized lessons and curriculum for your students. You are excited about spending large portions of your day outdoors as you guide your students’ learning and discovery.

You will maintain the prepared classroom environment as you teach within your multi-age setting and integrate nature learning into your lessons and plans.

You will develop meaningful and lasting bonds with children and families and engage in regular observation in order to ensure your ability to follow the child and meet his or her needs.

You will meet formally with parents at regular intervals to report on progress, and you will make recommendations to parents regarding possible need for outside support services.

Ongoing Montessori and nature education training is expected and maintaining or actively working toward certification within your teaching area is a requirement.

You will be in constant communication with parents both verbally and written and will devise a regular written communication component (such as a weekly newsletter, organized email blasts, etc.)

You will also use social media/internal software to share with families and the community at large about the wonderful lessons, learning, and experiences taking place in your classroom. Taking part in community events and within the at-large community will be a component of the position, as well.

You will grow personally and professionally and the potential for growth of A players on our team is a reality.  You are positive and look for the silver-lining, know that getting better every day makes an impact on your students and co-workers, and you strive to be an example of someone who is kinder, braver, stronger every day.

Qualifications and Education

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Education or Environmental Education
• Working knowledge of basic natural history/ecology concepts
• Connection to Montessori philosophy and desire to continue to learn and grow as a Montessorian
• Minimum two years of experience teaching children within your classroom’s given age 
• Experienced and comfortable taking children into nature
• Strong planning, organizing, and management skills
• Demonstrated verbal and written skills
• Ability to provide a physically & emotionally safe environment for elementary children in both indoor and outdoor setting
• Positive and proactive communication and interpersonal skills
• EEC certification, or ability to earn certification on a fast track, if required for your age level
• Successful candidates will need to pass a background check and remain current on First Aid/CPR certifications
• Reference checks will be coordinated by the candidate and favorable outcomes are also a requirement for employment

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure students thrive in the classroom
• Planning and implementing individualized curriculum
• Develop nature-based activities that reflect the needs of the children, the standards of early learning, and our mission Implement policies and procedures
• Design and set up indoor and outdoor classroom space
• Prepare and organize necessary supplies and materials 
• Work toward growing and expanding the scope of elementary offerings
• Oversee and improve the program currently offered, getting better every day
• Generate weekly lesson plans that focus on students’ interests and developmental needs
• Assess and evaluate the effectiveness and success of lessons and programs
• Assure compliance with all relevant governmental rules and regulations
• Provide regular progress reports to families
• Mentor and coach fellow teachers and assistants
• Provide professional develop and adult learning opportunities
• Participate in special events to build community
• Regularly communicate with families via verbal and written communication
• Send out class newsletter/update to all families on a regular, weekly basis
• Be the best team player ever!

We would love to talk with you if you are looking for the next step in your career, want to work on a collaborative and innovative team, and are passionate about Montessori education.

To apply, please complete the form below.