[2021-22] Founding Teacher, Pre-K

Description:

The Founding Teacher will be responsible for facilitating Pre-K students’ emotional and intellectual development within a nurturing classroom environment. They will be intimately familiar with the Montessori approach, and demonstrate the ability to leverage a progressive philosophy in relationships with students and families. Alongside a team of dedicated educators and leaders, the ideal candidate will work tirelessly to build a collaborative, respectful school community that values student empowerment.

Responsibilities:

• Create lesson plans and curricula centered around students’ developing social, intellectual, and emotional skills
• Promote student independence, intellectual curiosity and intrinsic motivation
• Establish and uphold classroom routines to ensure a focused, safe and caring environment
• Monitor and assess progress to identify individual student needs
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and ensure student mastery of standards
• Maintain close relationships with families, including phone calls and conferences

Qualifications: