Montessori Preschool Teachers

Lefferts Gardens Montessori is looking for individuals to join our Preschool Program. We are expanding our program and are hiring . We have a supportive and successful Administrative and teaching team.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to presenting lessons, preparing material, recording student progress, maintaining classroom order, re-stocking supplies, setting up work and snack areas, as well as ensuring the classroom is clean and prepared for the following school day. As role models, candidates must possess strong organizational and communication skills, as well as excellent classroom management skills.

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the Montessori Philosophy
• New York State Teaching Certificate, preferred
• Montessori Certified or enrolled in a MACTE or similar accredited teacher training program (preferably AMS or AMI), a plus.
• Holds a college degree preferably in early childhood education with at least one year's teaching experience.

Established in 1986, Lefferts Gardens Montessori (LGM) is a progressive, independent Pre-school and Elementary school located in the historic Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn. We are fortunate to have cultural resources nearby only minutes away from the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, Prospect Park Zoo, Brooklyn Public Library and other cultural sites.

We are committed to educating students from a wide variety of cultural, religious, racial, and economic backgrounds in the Montessori tradition. We foster a sense of global community, enriched by our diverse traditions.

Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package (Contributory Health, Vision and Dental Insurance, disability, educator's liability, and more).
• Paid training and tuition reimbursements with approval.

Our mission is to help each staff/student reach his or her full potential and to breed confidence where each individual will attain goals independently and/or collaboratively. We are dedicated to professional development and encourage faculty members to collaborate and support one another. Our students thrive in this nurturing family-like community. We take pride in honing independent thinkers, lifetime learners and responsible citizens in an ever-changing world.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person