Montessori Teacher

Role and responsibilities

Consistently strive to meet all Directress responsibilities by guiding and nurturing the development and learning of the children.
Provide a prepared environment, offering and facilitating activity “transitions,” observing the children constantly.
Demonstrate a working knowledge and application of Montessori principles/philosophy.
Use a daily schedule based on prescribed Montessori ideals.
Maintain ongoing knowledge of Montessori principles. Maintain needed skills to guide and direct children.
Create an environment that fosters and showcases Montessori learning.
Maintain knowledge of local elementary expectations for school readiness, keeping these in mind while guiding the learning process.
Communicate Montessori philosophy to parents.
Interact with parents in a positive, friendly manner.
Participate in visits of the nursery, when relevant.
Encourage parental involvement by:
Providing opportunities to appreciate student’s families as a part of Montessori program;
Using information about families’ culture in experiences offered to students.

Desired Work Experience

Montessori Directress experience, preferably a minimum of 1 year
Previous experience of working in a nursery environment

Education and Skills

Montessori Diploma, or equivalent qualification
Grade C or above GCSE English and Mathematics
First Aid certificate preferred
Safeguarding training preferred

Subject to DBS checks