Job Description

Bayside Montessori Preschool is looking for a dedicated, hard-working,
passionate about teaching & working with little children educator. The Lead
Teacher will be in charge of a classroom of students, ages 12 months - 3 years old,
& will work closely with an Assistant Teacher. We seek a professional, flexible,
& creative candidate who understandss & loves Montessori philosophy & is
able to deliver its principles to the children.
Requirements:
EEC Infant/Toddler Teacher Certificate
Knowledge & experience planning & implementing the Montessori
curriculum
Genuine love & respect for children
CORI check will be required before joining our team
Willingness to undertake professional development
Responsibilities:
Develops Montessori-based lesson plans, selects books & learning
activities, organizes shelves according to children?s developmental needs
& interests, & recommends learning materials & topics that challenge
& allow every student to develop to their fullest potential.
Together with an Assistant Teacher creates a peaceful & harmonious
learning environment through consistent procedures & effective discipline
that establish & maintain high st&ards of classroom behavior.
Makes regular observations, identifies student needs & cooperates with
other professionals in addressing & helping students solve behavioral,
social, or learning problems
Maintains online attendance records; prepares progress reports as well as
daily student reports for digital communication with parents/guardians.
Communicates with parents/guardians through email, text, phone, &
in-person conferences about student progress & behavior; serves as a
positive advocate for school values & philosophy.
Maintains professional competence through a variety of activities including
self-selected & in-service professional development, faculty meetings, &
curriculum-development programs.
Provides & maintains a clean classroom environment & is able to keep
the little children clean & at all times: changing diapers, wiping noses,
changing dirty clothes when needed.
Attends Staff Meetings & Professional Development.
Ensures the classroom & staff are compliant with EEC regulations.

Benefits:
$22-$25/hour (depending on qualifications & experience)
Built-in planning time
Sick/personal days
Health insurance reimbursement
Paid all public holidays, one week for Christmas & New Year holidays,
one week for the 4th of July
After one year of commitment, one week of paid vacation
First Aid & CPR certification training will be provided to all new staff who
do not have existing or current certification.
Professional Development opportunities are available to all staff throughout
the whole year.
Montessori philosophy & pedagogy training provided throughout the year.

Bayside Montessori Preschool does not discriminate in employment based on race, religion,
cultural heritage, political beliefs, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual
orientation.