Full-Time; Hours: 7:15 AM – 3:15 PM, Monday – Friday, excluding holidays/breaks
Age Group: 3 years – kindergarten
Pay Range: $27,547.83 – $35,812.17 (based on experience)

Classroom

• give appropriate presentations to students
• use Montessori principles for all instruction
• inform Director of any missing pieces or broken apparatus
• prepare curricular materials which follow Montessori principles
• rotate lessons, packets and materials regularly
• attend school functions for appropriate class
• prepare and distribute a minimum of two progress reports per year for each child
• hold a minimum of two conferences per year for each child
• maintain records on each child for:
  • attendance
  • lessons presented
  • progress reports
  • end of year evaluation
  • injury
  • parent communication
  • behavior
• help maintain arrival and dismissal logs (paper or electronic)
• maintain on-going communication with parents helping them understand Montessori philosophy and school policies when necessary
• maintain an attractive classroom environment by maintaining uncluttered walls, storage, shelves, and floor
• care for plants and animals chosen for classroom
• restock classroom supplies
• other duties as assigned
• work shift hours as assigned

Safety

• be responsible for safety and physical well-being of children at all times
• never leave children unattended
• follow Director’s guidelines for storage of toxic materials
• report all accidents and injuries to parents and Director

Administrative

• be directly accountable to the Director
• follow school policies and TN DOE Standards
• attend all staff meetings
• help orient Assistant Guides to their responsibilities in the classroom
• inform Director of parent complaints/concerns
• report unusual behavior or possible abuse to Director
• request the presence of the Director whenever dealing with an upset parent
• obtain 30 hours of in-service training yearly (If the in-service training provided by the Director is not attended, it becomes the sole responsibility
• of the teacher to arrange for in-service training at no cost to the school.)
• provide monthly documentation of in-service training
• participate in annual performance evaluation

Housekeeping

• maintain classroom atmosphere
• help maintain sanitary bathrooms when necessary

Employee Benefits

• Tuition discounts for each child
• Extensive on-the-job training and professional development
• Company paid Montessori Certification (if applicable)
• Supportive and inclusive environment for staff, students, and families
• 80 hours PTO for full-time employees
• Academic calendar allots for breaks throughout the year
• Volunteering opportunities with school organizations and local nonprofits
• Annual merit pay increases
• Employee-drive succession planning for future job opportunities
• Dental, Vision, and other insurance plans available for full-time employees
• 12-month pay structure
• Enrollment Quarterly Bonus

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 21 years or older (TN DOE Standard Requirement)
• Background screening prior to employment and as dictated by TN DOE
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Ability to lift children safely
• Prior professional experience with this age group in a daycare/school setting
• Montessori Certification or willingness to learn Montessori pedagogy