Hybrid Lead NIDO Teacher at Family Star Inc

Description

Family Star is currently seeking to fill the position of Lead Montessori Teacher for our new NIDO classroom at our Northwest Denver location.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Interact with infant children in an open, honest, and loving manner, always with dignity and respect.

• Respectfully, courteously, and professionally include families in our Montessori environment and actively encourage and support family participation in program activities.

• Calmly and efficiently plan, supervise, and implement the curriculum for the children in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the school.

• Serve as a positive and consistent leader for classroom staff, families, and the organization.

• Participate in the continuous and creative process to meet individual and program goals through training and professional development.

• Treat the infant children with dignity, respect and with sensitivity to their cultural and socioeconomic background.

• Responsible for ensuring the safety, health, physical and social/emotion well-being of the infants at all times.

• Schedule and complete all regular conferences, home visits, phone calls, monthly curriculum journals and developmental screenings as needed for each child in a timely manner.

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with classroom teammates.

• Complete all supervisory responsibilities for classroom staff including but not limited to recruiting, one-on-one supervisions, performance evaluations, goals, and accountability.

• Participate in community and public relations events involving the school.

• Participate in recommended training programs, educational conferences, professional days, staff meetings, and other courses pertinent to professional growth.

• Complete all child-related paperwork daily

• Attend and participate in all regular scheduled meetings and agency events.

• Maintain required credentials.

• Maintain confidentiality with children, families and staff

Requirements

•  Must have current Montessori Diploma or in the process of completing the diploma.
• Bachelor Degree or higher degree in Early Childhood Education; or a Bachelor Degree in a related field with experience teaching pre-school age children.
• 2-5 years of teaching experience with ages 0-3.
• Experience and commitment to working with children and families of diverse populations with professional sensitivity.
• Must be motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude with a commitment to customer service.
• Must demonstrate experience with leading a successful team.
• Must have oral and written proficiency in the English language.
• Must be able to work the hours of the position based on the organization’s needs.
• Must have reliable transportation in order to complete home visits.
• Must have current Infant/Child CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions or they must be obtained within first 90 days.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• At least one year Lead teaching experience. 
• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education
• Experience supervising staff and leading a classroom team
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)