Montessori Lead Teacher: Mesa, AZ

The role

You will lead a classroom of up to 20 children ages three through five. You will plan and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active Montessori learning experiences and support child development.

What you will do

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active Montessori learning experiences
• Use the Bezos Academy curriculum and research-based instructional practices to develop integrated units of instruction
• Prepare and maintain a clean, orderly, and attractive Montessori environment
• Create an environment that demonstrates rapport with and respect and kindness for all students
• Use assessment tools such as observations, work samples, and portfolios to make instructional decisions
• Monitor and maintain accurate records on the progress of individual students
• Use relevant, approved technology to support instruction
• Communicate information regularly to students, colleagues, and families
• Establish a positive relationship with families and students
• Support the learning and development of assistant teachers

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or 4 years of Montessori Primary Lead Teacher experience in lieu of a 4-year degree)
• Two or more years of experience as a lead teacher or guide, teaching children from infancy through third grade
• Demonstrated primary (age 3-6) Montessori knowledge and skills
• Ability to meet all credentialing criteria for lead early childhood teacher-caregivers in Arizona
• Ability to meet all additional state-required training and eligibility requirements
• Clearing state-required fingerprint clearance and background checks
• Tuberculosis tests
• Experience monitoring and maintaining accurate records on the progress of individual students
• Ability to independently supervise, communicate effectively with, and care for young children safely
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs
• Experience working effectively across lines of difference and fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment

Nice to have

• Primary diploma from an AMI, AMS, or other MACTE-accredited institute
• Experience teaching or guiding students in a child-led learning environment (e.g., Montessori, Reggio)
• Experience working with children and families in low-income communities in the US
• Experience working with children with special needs
• Proficient in a language other than English (particularly Spanish)

Benefits

• 32 paid days of scheduled breaks
• 3 paid days of personal time off
• 9 paid days of sick (care) time
• 10 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match
• Paid parental leave
• Employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care
• Relocation support

Before you apply

• Ability to meet all credentialing criteria for lead early childhood teacher-caregivers in Arizona
• Clearing state-required fingerprint clearance and background checks
• Tuberculosis tests
• Documentation of eligibility and training completion submitted to Bezos Academy prior to start of employment

About the company

Bezos Academy offers quality Montessori-inspired preschool at no cost to families in under-resourced communities.