Montessori Collaborative Toddle Teacher - Full Time
The Summit Country Day School
Location
Ohio | United States
Job description
The Summit Country Day School is a nationally recognized leader in character education and offers a compelling combination of small classes, caring faculty, academic rigor, and strong spiritual values. For more than a century, The Summit has maintained a proud legacy of excellence in independent, Catholic education. We offer coeducational learning experience to students from Montessori 18 months through grade 12. The Summit is a place where values are affirmed, young minds are enriched, and dreams take flight. Learn more at
Under the direction of the Lead Teacher, the teacher is responsible for providing a Montessori classroom/instructional program that supports the individual needs of the children in accordance with the school’s mission/ vision and the Montessori Philosophy. Qualified candidates can send their resume to Mikayla Trinkley, Human Resources Manager, at [email protected]
Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning and implementing Montessori curriculum, developmentally appropriate practice, and Montessori philosophy.
- Assist in the preparation of Montessori environment which is conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, cognitive and emotional development of students.
- Present large group, small group and individual lessons as appropriate based on knowledge of developmental plans and educational readiness of each child in cooperation with lead teacher.
- Assess and record student progress through observation and interaction.
- Interact respectfully with the children in a way which honors the dignity of each child.
- Work with lead teacher to develop and record progress reports to parents.
- Maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child’s family and encourage their involvement in the program
- Continue professional development through attending workshops, conferences and other staff development.
- Attend faculty meetings and in-service days and maintain state certification requirements.
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Support children throughout transitions including car line, lunch, nap and recess.
- Support and respect the Lead Teacher.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree; Ohio Teaching License or Non-Tax Certification required
- Montessori Certification preferred
- Experience working in early childhood setting preferred
- Must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the children and program
- Ability to routinely interact with children on the floor, move furniture in the environment and sustain long hours of active work
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
- Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
- Promotes and adheres to the Leaders of Character framework.
About The Summit Country Day School
The Summit Country Day School is a Pre K - 12 private co-educational independent Roman Catholic School founded in 1890 by The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The 24 acres campus is located in Hyde Park 5 miles northeast of Cincinnati, OH. The Summit with its diverse student body and highly qualified faculty provide measurably successful programs congruent with the spiritual, academic, physical, social and artistic aspects of our mission.
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