Job Description
NNM is seeking candidates for a Primary Teacher / Guide position working with the 3-6 level, starting as soon as possible. This is a great opportunity to work in a well-established, urban, Montessori school with excellent support and growth opportunities. These come from a dynamic leadership team and an Academic Coach joined by experienced peers and colleagues within the community. We are deeply committed to educational equity and are interested in candidates who can support students and other community members in an inclusive and authentic learning environment.
NNM offers a competitive compensation package with a teacher salary range of $50,000 to $100,000 based on teaching experience and educational background. Benefits include health insurance, a retirement plan with a generous matching contribution of 6%, and robust professional development opportunities both within the school and beyond.
Schedule for this position can fall anywhere between 8 am and 6 pm, Monday through Friday, including extended day/class trips/child care/other assignments as needed.
Responsibilities include:
- Guide the daily instruction of the curriculum appropriate to the 3-6 level of the classroom based on Montessori training and NNM policies and practices
- Guide, evaluate, and keep records on the progress of students throughout the school year and over the 3-year cycle; conference with children about their work as developmentally appropriate
- Prepare and maintain a classroom environment that inspires learning, exploration, observation and discovery; ensure materials are consistent with Montessori pedagogy and well maintained
- Devote adequate time for planning, preparation and instruction throughout the year
- Remain in contact with the whole class and sense changing mood or activity, responding appropriately
- Integrate cultural competency into lessons across the curriculum, model anti-racist and anti-biased practices and values
- Provide physical and emotional safety and support of all students nurturing and guiding their social emotional learning
- Work as a part of the 3-6/primary level, faculty, and school community, regularly attending and constructively contributing to meetings, events and other school activities
- Connect and collaborate other faculty and staff supporting students throughout the school day and year to create a cohesive educational experience for students in all parts of their learning and development
- Work with and regularly communicate with Academic Coach regarding progress of students, concerns, and needs; attend all coaching meetings and include Coach in meetings with parents when necessary
- Present and speak at events including parent education, performances, presentations and other scheduled events throughout the year
- Complete student paperwork and records efficiently as required
- Communicate regularly with the parent community through email, newsletters or other appropriate channels
- Communicate with parents individually on the progress of their children through conferences, scheduled meetings, email, phone and other channels as necessary
- Train and manage the assistants, interns, and other support staff assigned to the class providing regular performance feedback
- Engage in professional development in order to improve knowledge, skills and overall impact in the classroom with students
- Promote an enthusiasm for and understanding of NNM mission, vision and values with students and in partnership with parents
- Uphold and reinforce positive behavior by modeling and using established values, rules and the school's portrait of a graduate