Job Description

NNM IS SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR A MONTESSORI INSTRUCTIONAL COACH FOR THE 3-6/PRIMARY LEVEL STARTING BY JULY 2023. This is a leadership level position within the school and a wonderful opportunity to work in a well-established, urban, Montessori school with a very talented team of teachers, assistants and other faculty members and leaders. 

The coach’s primary responsibilities are to lead the 3-6 level while sustaining culture that supports learners and student-facing faculty members; lead the 3-6 level academic and cultural vision for the school; to build and develop leadership in faculty members; and to support families in their engagement and partnership with the school. The coach will be part of the leadership team and participate in school-wide decision-making, strategic planning, and educational program design.

SCHEDULE FOR THIS POSITION IS TYPICALLY 8AM TO 4PM WITH ADDITIONAL HOURS BASED ON SCHOOL NEEDS AND SCHEDULES. THIS IS A YEAR ROUND POSITION, MEANING FULL-TIME WORK IN THE SCHOOL YEAR AND OVER SUMMER; PAID TIME OFF PROVIDED OVER SCHOOL BREAKS, HOLIDAYS AND USING VACATION AND SICK TIME.

Responsibilities include:

Development and Implementation of Montessori Curriculum 

• Organizes and directs the 3-6 level program of the school
• Ensures that the educational program is delivered according to the school’s mission and vision 
• Observes in classrooms weekly with tools for on-going assessment of full implementation
• Works with adults to ensure equity in access to quality lessons, materials, and experiences throughout the school
• Models grace and courtesy in all interactions with children, adults, and families
• Collaborates with teachers, Associate Head of School and others on student behavior and discipline matters
• Persists in serving students and adults in spite of obstacles or resistance
• Support classrooms as needed during teacher absences and to support observations and practice

Planning, Leadership, and Management 

• Works with the Associate Head of School to set vision, strategy, and goals, participating in leadership meetings
• Collaborates on the recruitment, selection and orientation of educational school staff
• Supports the processes for student transition and class placement
• Establishes and supports policies, procedures and routines of the school
• Orients new members to and guides the planning & recordkeeping process for all classroom adults
• Collaborates on the creation of a school schedule that supports the implementation of the Montessori approach
• Informs priorities for use of time in the daily, weekly, and yearly calendars and executes accordingly

Staff Development 

• Conducts weekly observations and one-on-one coaching meetings with classroom teachers
• Meets regularly with adults who interact with children and families to ensure consistency of Montessori practice
• Manages and evaluates assigned faculty members
• Informs and supports professional development based on the interests and needs of the staff and the school community

Assessment and Feedback

• Collects data about work engagement and academic performance through regular observation 
• Uses a variety of data points to drive conversations about classroom practice and planning
• Ensures teaching and assessment tools for alignment with the Montessori method and curriculum are effectively used
• Analyzes accountability metrics to inform school wide goals and priorities
• Leads classroom adults in data review process, regularly looking at assessment results to shift instruction or make changes in practice to serve all learners

Collaboration, Communication and Community Relations 

• Engages in face to face interactions with families through participating in school wide routines, events, and celebrations
• Helps to set the vision for family engagement, education, and outreach
• Collaborates on school wide messaging to families and the community including progress reports, newsletters, and initiatives
• Fosters opportunities for dialogue about culturally responsive teaching, current events, and serving all children within our community

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required

5+ years of teaching experience in a Montessori classroom; Montessori trained at the Primary / 3-6 level; additional Montessori training a plus

• Deeply committed to the Montessori philosophy and lifelong learning, engaging in ongoing Montessori, and other professional development
• Supervisory or related leadership experience in an academic setting
• Brings strong communication skills and is able to engage in honest talk and difficult conversations with professionalism and respect for all.
• Ability to commit to equitable education practices, anti-bias, anti-racist work and learning
• Works collaboratively, respectful of differing opinions, with flexibility and a willingness to learn, approaching obstacles or conflicts with curiosity and humility.
• Demonstrated ability to execute assigned tasks, work and projects
• Demonstrates the capacity for independent work, flexibility, and the ability to handle multiple demands. 
• Demonstrated ability to thoughtfully manage student, family, classroom and cultural dynamics and boundaries within the school community
• Demonstrated proficiency in working with current educational and related technologies

Additional Information

NNM offers a competitive compensation package with a salary range for this position starting at $90,000 and increasing based on teaching and leadership experience plus educational background. Benefits include health insurance, a retirement plan with a generous matching contribution, and robust professional development opportunities both within the school and beyond.

To apply include your resume and a message or cover letter. We look forward to learning more about you and reviewing the material you send our way!