Montessori Preschool Teacher

About Myrtle Farm Montessori School:
Myrtle Farm Montessori School bases its philosophy and methods on the approach to early childhood education developed by Maria Montessori. Montessori, an Italian physician, was a pioneer in this field. She based her program on careful observation of the needs and interests of children who were free to choose among a variety of activities in a carefully prepared environment. To the wonder of the world the children in her experiments responded by acquiring skills and knowledge previously thought far beyond their capacities.

Our unique outdoor environment brings children into close contact with the earth and living things. Our aim is to encourage a close bond of children with nature through the work of growing, harvesting, and preparing food, and caring for small farm animals. They observe and respond to the needs and natural rhythms of living things. We hope to plant the seeds that will grow into respect for the earth and all its inhabitants, leading to a sense of wonder at the beauty that is life.

Job Responsibilities:

• Set up and maintain classroom to encourage self-discovery & learning
• Prepare, set up, and clean-up activities in a learning environment
• Implement and reinforce ground rules in classroom
• Maintain a nurturing, loving, and safe atmosphere
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-focused classroom environment
• Strong sense of consistency, patience, and classroom presence
• Enforce health and safety practices in the classroom
• Work closely with other teaching staff in a team teaching environment

Qualifications:
Minimum of 12 ECE units

• Montessori Early Childhood Certificate (highly preferred)
• Prior teaching experience in a preschool setting (Montessori classroom preferred)
• DOJ Clearance
• Dependable, dedicated, enthusiastic, loving and responsible team player with a warm, positive attitude
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills in English
• Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification
• References

Pay: From $21.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person