2025/2026 - Montessori Preschool Teacher
Job Description
- Position Type:
Instruction - Date Posted:
3/6/2025 - Location:
Cloves Campbell Elementary - Date Available:
07/17/2025 - Closing Date:
UNTIL FILLED   Additional Information: - Implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children 3, 4, and 5 years old.
- Implement Montessori curriculum principles and methodologies in the classroom, including hands-on, child-centered learning activities that promote independence, selfdirected learning, and exploration.
- Participates daily in team planning of curriculum with the teaching assistant and other staff, encouraging and using appropriate input from parents.
- Implements and follows federal regulations, state, and local licensing requirements, as well as health and safety policies and procedures.
- Establish open and effective communication with parents, including regular updates on children's progress, opportunities for parent involvement in the classroom, and resources for extending Montessori principles into the home environment.
- Use authentic assessment methods to track children's progress and development within the Montessori framework, and maintain accurate documentation of observations, anecdotal records, and assessment data.
- Coordinates activities of support staff and service providers.
- Works cooperatively with support staff in the provision of direct services and the development of goals for children with disabilities.
- Develop and maintain a prepared Montessori environment, including organizing and creating Montessori materials and activities that align with the developmental needs and interests of preschool-aged children.
- Pursue ongoing professional development opportunities related to Montessori education, including attending workshops, conferences, and training sessions to deepen understanding and refine instructional practices.
- Plans, organizes, and attends parent meetings and training as needed or required.
- Develop and maintain a relationship with each family to encourage meaningful participation.
- Works collaboratively with preschool staff and campus personnel.
- Foster a peaceful classroom community by teaching and modeling Montessori principles of conflict resolution, empathy, and respect for self and others.
- Provides incidental first aide as needed.
- Arranges the physical environment and daily curriculum to reflect a developmentally appropriate, anti-bias, multicultural approach.
- Participates in annual program assessments.
- Has knowledge of standard assessment tools.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with agency policy and legal requirements.
- Engage with the broader community to promote awareness and understanding of Montessori education, including participating in outreach events, hosting parent education workshops, and collaborating with community partners.
- Adhere to Standards of Conduct and district policies and procedures.
- Attend all required and mandated meetings and trainings and seek out professional development opportunities.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
2025/2026 - Montessori Preschool Teacher | JobID: 2795 |
TITLE: Montessori Preschool Teacher
CLASSIFICATION: Certified
REPORTS TO: Director of Early Literacy and Early Childhood
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Director of Early Literacy and Early Childhood, the Montessori Preschool Teacher will create a safe and engaging learning space for young children and families. Using Montessori methods, they will help children develop essential skills and prepare them for school.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Bachelor Degree or Higher
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Arizona Endorsement Subject Specific
• Appropriately Certified
• Fingerprint clearance
• Negative TB clearance within last 12 months,
• Current immunizations
• CPR
• First Aide certificates
• Food Handler's card.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
• Ability to relate to needs of low-income families.
• Willingness to pursue additional training in job-related areas.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to interpret local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and procedures related to the job.
• Ability to bend, carry and lift 50 pounds, kneels, push and pull 25 pounds.
• Physical examination required.
• Ability to maintain a safe learning environment.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment is a normal school setting; the noise level ranges from quiet to loud, but is usually moderate. The playground setting can include exposure to dirt, dust, and extreme seasonal temperatures.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• Nine-month year, Certified Salary Schedule, employee benefits in accordance with Board policies.
EVALUATION:
• Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of classified staff.
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