Toddler House Lead Teacher

• Full Time
• 1124 Colby Street Madison, WI 53715
• Posted 21 hours ago
• Contact Name : Jenny Alejandro
• Phone : 608-256-8076

Woodland Montessori School

Toddler House Lead Teacher

Pay: Wage determined by related education and experience

Job Classification: Full time up to 35 hours, availability from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Reports To: Head of School

Term: Toddler Montessori Lead teaching positions are 12-month positions.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Lead Montessori Teacher is responsible for preparing the environment, ensuring an AMS Montessori classroom, working with parents, facilitating communication with other staff on the team, and addressing the needs of individual children.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Holds a Montessori Certificate from an AMS or AMI school for the appropriate specified age group, is listed with the Registry- Wisconsin’s Recognition System for the Childhood Care and Education Profession, and meets all State Licensing requirements for Child Care Teacher of the specified age group.

BENEFITS

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Paid Training

Competitive Pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Contribution

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Paid Training and Professional Development

RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows and implements the Montessori philosophy.

Daily preparation of the Montessori environment to accept children.

Plans, prepares, and creates materials that are inviting and engaging to the child.

Sets up the classroom to support child independence, and provides real work opportunities for children.

Ensures that all areas of a Montessori classroom are represented.

Is responsible for using the classroom allowance to maintain a full set of complete Montessori materials.

Supports the other teachers in the classroom to develop a deeper understanding of Montessori through discussions, readings, and observations.

Observes the children in their environment to assess their needs, skills, interests and talents.

Provides a classroom that meets the needs of individual children.

Designs an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals of the classroom.

Ensures that all classroom practices are in compliance with State Licensing rules and City Accreditation Standards.

Plans and implements a healthy snack program.

Maintains a safe environment.

Maintains a clean and sanitary classroom.

Follows WMS policy for attendance and knows the whereabouts of children in their care at all times.

Promotes safe and healthy behavior between children.

Posts necessary information to ensure the safety and well-being of the children.

Manages emergencies and/or challenges with skill and expertise.

Establishes positive and productive relationships with families.

Relates assessment information to parents and offers support for dealing with children at different developmental stages.

Plans and conducts home-visits when needed.

Promotes communication with parents through updates, monthly newsletter, and fall and spring parent teacher conferences.

Uses a program-approved procedure for parent teacher conferences.

Provides a variety of ways that families can participate in the program.

Is available for parent conferences, meetings, and phone calls.

Is friendly, positive, and constructive when communicating any information regarding a child to a family.

Relays any behavior or developmental concerns to the family immediately.

Provides an orientation for each child prior to their first day.

Provides a parent orientation evening for the parents of the class in the fall.

Ensures a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs.

Assesses program supplies and materials on a regular basis

Coordinates and helps supervise aides, assistants, After-School Teachers, and volunteers working in the classroom.

Maintains daily observations of children’s activities.

Assesses children’s needs and developmental progress on an ongoing basis.

Uses the results of assessment to support the child’s activities and schedule.

Daily records notes, observations, and other communication for the After-School Teacher to pass onto the parents at pick-up time.

Present materials

Know existing materials, their purpose and use, and become familiar with new materials

Understand Montessori rationale in terms of approaching each child

Adheres to ground rules and is a role model for all

Encourages children to be independent

Allows activities to be child-led

Carries out WMS Child Guidance Policy

Studies to continually deepen understanding of the Montessori Philosophy

Works to carry out any adopted school initiatives and organization’s mission

Relates pertinent information to parents on a daily basis

Promotes communication with parents

Encourages parents to participate in program

Relates all concerns regarding a child to the Lead Montessori Teacher to communicate with the family

Is friendly and positive when communicating any information regarding a child to the family

Promotes WMS’s philosophy and educational objectives.

Follows WMS policies, procedures, and general work rules.

Engages in ongoing staff development and continuing education to improve personal and professional skills.

Attends all staff meetings, workshops, and in-service training provided by WMS unless the Director approves of absence.

Attends other WMS sponsored activities.

Acts as a role model for all in regards to personal conduct and manner.

Responsible for maintaining productive and positive working relationships with all WMS employees, volunteers, and aids.

Uses appropriate time for cleaning, planning, and clerical work.

QUALIFICATIONS

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Commitment to Woodland’s mission and values.

High school diploma or equivalent

Level 12 on the Wisconsin Registry

18 years or older

Hold the DCF required course to work as an assistant teacher in a licensed childcare facility, Introduction to the Child Care Profession or equivalent from a higher education institution or complete required training within the first 6 months of employment

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Current CPR certification

Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training

Children Abuse and Neglect Mandatory Reporter Training

Woodland provides these trainings

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to perform all reasonable Teacher physical demands

Must be able to lift and carry an individual weighing 80 lbs

Must be able stand for periods greater than 6 hours

Must be able to walk up and down stairs continuously

Must be able to turn, squat, kneel, crouch, and bend over without issue

Must be able to work all weekly contracted hours (besides designated break)

Must be physically, mentally, and emotionally able to provide responsible care for all children including children with disabilities

Woodland is an EEO/AA employer and we value a diverse workforce.

Please email your resume to [email protected] if you are interested in applying for this position. Thank you!

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