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Montessori Teacher

Montessori Teacher
Yellow Acorn Montessori

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Scarsdale, New york, United States
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H-1B
Salary
From $40,000 a year
Job posted on February 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Candidates requiring sponsorship for H1-B visa are welcome to applyOur Mission: To encourage the social, emotional, and cognitive development of the child by providing a comprehensive Montessori education, cultivating independent thought and foundational skills as well as awareness of their environment; empathy for others, and social ease and confidence.To establish within a child the intellectual, emotional, and physical rigor needed to become a self-directed learner, flexible thinker, creative problem solver, and support their ever-increasing curiosity about the world in which they live.To help our students to grow up to be successful global citizens and nurture a sense of close-knit community within the families we serve.Teachers are responsible for leading the classroom in the general supervision and management of a class of children between the ages of 18 months and five. Yellow Acorn Montessori has a toddler program (18 month – 36 months) and a Pre-School program (3 years – 5 years).Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:-Assisting in planning and implementing the daily program, sharing ideas, and coordinating classroom responsibilities with the teacher
-Provide a safe physical and emotional environment with appropriate expectations and limits for children
-Be able to respond appropriately in an emergency
-Helping children to become aware of their roles as integral members of a group
-Rendering staff support to all classrooms and staff when necessary
-Assisting in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies
-Being responsible for the orderly arrangement, appearance, décor, and learning environment of the classroom,
-Working as a team with all staff when necessary
-Assisting in the ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess the developmental levels of the children,
-Supervising children on the playground, in classrooms, and on field trips
-Supervising the classroom when the teacher is out of the room
-Communicating information about children to teacher in charge regarding health, safety, problems, concerns, etc.
-Helping with the general housekeeping tasks including preparing, serving, and cleaning up after snacks, lunches, parties, and other activities
-Keeping daily attendance records
-Assuming an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff,
-Changing diapers and/or assisting children with toileting as needed
-Attending all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences
-Maintaining ongoing communication with the head teacher covering such topics as classroom curriculum, responsibilities, individual children, parents, and other topics related to the classroom
-Participating in required and recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional development Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
  • Montessori teaching certification
  • Strong classroom management and childcare skills
  • Experience working with preschool-aged children
  • Proficiency in curriculum development and lesson planning
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of behavior management and childhood development principles
  • Familiarity with special education and early intervention strategies

Job Types: Full-time, InternshipPay: From $40,000.00 per yearBenefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement

License/Certification:
  • CPR Certification (Preferred)
  • Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
  • Scarsdale, NY 10583 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
  • Scarsdale, NY 10583: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person
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