Montessori Kindergarten Teacher

Your Responsibilities

Working in a creative and fast-paced environment, the Montessori Teacher will report to the Head Teacher and have the following responsibilities:

• Carefully and actively monitor the welfare and holistic development of every child in your care, following appropriate policies and procedures to ensure their physical and emotional safety at all times
• Observing, guiding, supervising, and assessing children while they learn in various environments including classrooms, online, and student homes.

• Developing lesson plans, independent learning exercises, curricula, and methods that cater to the needs of the individual child.
• Participate in professional activities designated by the Head Teacher or Head of School, which may include workshops, insets, meetings, assessment, reporting to parents, planning and other professional pursuits.

• Creating and maintaining a safe, clean, stimulating learning environment where all children feel safe and valued.
• Establishing rapport and building relationships with students based on trust.

• Setting an excellent example for students and instilling good values in them like honesty, accountability, understanding, tolerance, respect, love, and kindness.
• Monitoring and assessing student progress and writing up reports.

• Ensuring classroom supplies and equipment are available and in working condition. • Participating in school activities and accompanying students on field trips.
• Interviewing and assisting with the orientation and training of all new teachers.

• Updating records on the school database and handling various other administrative tasks.

About You

The successful candidate will excel at operating in a creative, diverse and fluid environment. Your qualifications include the following:

• Bachelor of Education (ECD) or bachelor’s degree in early childhood teaching/education, or a related discipline.
• Montessori Diploma or completed training at an accredited Montessori Center.

• TSC registered.
• Good teaching experience

• Additional courses or training in Education would be advantageous. Demonstrable computer proficiency to handle virtual learning.
• Passionate about alternative education.

• An ability to teach groups of children of varying ages, needs, and abilities.
• Patience and excellent observational, communication, and diagnostic skills. • The ability to multitask, keep calm under pressure, and treat everyone with love and respect. • Excellent planning and organizational skills.

• A lifelong learner who can be a good role model for children