Lower Elementary Montessori Teacher, Tobin

Position: Lower Elementary Montessori Teacher

Tobin Montessori School

Duties:

The Tobin Montessori Lower Elementary Program consists of a multi-graded, heterogeneous group of students aged 6-9 years old. The aim of Montessori education is to foster competent, responsible, adaptive individuals who are lifelong learners and problem solvers. Montessori classrooms are supplied with a diverse set of materials and teaching equipment designed to foster physical, creative, and social independence. The classroom environment encourages social interaction for cooperative learning, peer teaching and emotional development. Learning occurs in an inquiring, collaborative, nurturing atmosphere where students increase their own knowledge through self-initiated experiences under the guidance of trained adults.

The Lower Elementary Teacher will report to the Principal and is responsible for planning an implementation of curriculum based on the Massachusetts Common Core State standards and the American Montessori Society approved curriculum. The teacher will provide a high quality educational program with emphasis on math, literacy, science and social studies. The teacher will work closely and collaboratively with the Lower Elementary Team, the Montessori Resource Teacher, the Classroom Paraprofessional, Special Educators and other support personnel.

Skills:

• Be able to work with and be sensitive to the needs of a socio-economically, ethnically, and linguistically diverse population of students
• Be educated in the Montessori Philosophy and methodology appropriate to the age level taught, and have the ability and dedication to put key concepts in to practice
• Apply observational skills to match students' developmental needs with materials and activities.
• Apply teaching strategies that support and facilitate the unique growth of each individual student.
• Be skilled in guiding students in creating individual plans

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

Lower Elementary Montessori Teaching Credential and previous Montessori Teaching Experience Required. Required MA Certification/Licensure: Teacher: 1-6 or prek-8

How to Join Our Team:

Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills, experience, and commitment to equity in education meet the qualifications of the position as well as stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.