Lead Montessori Toddler Teacher

**Purpose**: To provide a warm, nurturing, safe and loving environment where self concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged, and individuality respected. . **Job Description** * Keeps a record of activities. * Lesson plans are easily accessible and easy to follow in case of absence. * Plans are developmentally appropriate for each child. * Integrates supplementary activities into the daily schedule that are age\-appropriate and relevant to children’s learning. * The written lesson plan is flexible and is adjusted to meet the needs and interests of children. * Makes on\-going observations of each child and routinely makes formal age\-appropriate assessments of developmental progress. * Observations and assessments are used to individualize curriculum planning. * Plans are child\-oriented and clearly presented to children. * Posts written plans weekly in advance in the room and meets all areas of development * Activities encourage creative expression (children move with music, assume roles in dramatic play, use art material to represent their ideas and feeling, etc.) * Modifications are made to accommodate special needs children. * Classroom is arranged to encourage children to participate in a variety of age\-appropriate activities. * Environment is arranged prior to the arrival of children. * Materials and equipment in the classroom are ample, safe, and appropriate to the developmental needs of children. **Requirements**: 1\. High School Diploma 2\. Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children. 3\. Ability to organize the flow of a busy classroom. 4\. Must be able to relate and interact appropriately and professionally with children. 5\. Must be able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds and do position as physically required. 6\. Physical stamina – must be able to bend, stand, sit on the floor etc. 7\. Must be available for continuous employment without gaps other than those allowed Employee handbook. 8\. Ability to speak distinctly and to communicate verbally with clients. 9\. Ability to recognize and to record significant individual and group behavior. 10\. Evidence of sufficient security and judgment to handle crisis situations. 11\. Be in agreement with philosophy, mission and overall direction of program. 12\. Must be able to support the director and owner/board in all decisions. * Job Type: Full\-time Job Type: Full\-time Pay: $15\.00 \- $18\.00 per hour Benefits: * Paid time off Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: * Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred) * Childcare: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * CPR Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person