Montessori Teacher

Chaminade University

Montessori Lab School

• Position Information

Title: Montessori Teacher

Division/Office: Finance/Education/Montessori Laboratory School

Part-Time 19hrs/week

7:30a-11:15am

Non-Exempt

• Reporting Relationship(s)

This position reports to the Administrator of Chaminade University Montessori Laboratory School (CUMLS)

• Position Summary

The Montessori Teacher is responsible for co-teaching, collaborating with other CUMLS Montessori Teacher(s), setting the tone of the classroom, and guiding the support teaching staff (aide, assistant, intern). He/She is responsible for using the Montessori philosophy, method and apparatus to observe, assess and attend to the safety and developmental needs of each student at CUMLS.

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the Administrator in supporting the Education Division's Montessori and Early Childhood faculty member(s) in implementing the philosophy of the Chaminade Montessori Teacher Education and Early Childhood Education Programs in policy and practice at CUMLS.

• Collaborates with other CUMLS Montessori teacher(s), support staff and interns and the Administrator in the training of student interns to include the development of the necessary skills, knowledge and professional disposition to become highly-qualified and highly-effective teachers.

• Remains knowledgeable of recent research and developments in the field of Montessori and early childhood education.

• Enthusiastically represents CUMLS within the community in professional settings, and at related events.

• Collaborates with the teaching staff in curriculum development and is responsible for unfolding and integrating it into the Montessori environment.

• Prepares and maintains a Montessori environment and develops curriculum that recognizes all aspects of the child in collaboration with and under the supervision of the CUMLS Administrator.

• Recognizes diversity and meets the needs of each team member to produce a cohesive and collaborative team with the support of the CUMLS Administrator.

• Employs methods and teaching techniques that support the developmental needs of each child.

• Collaborates with other CUMLS Montessori teacher(s), support staff and student interns to ensure that the classroom climate is calm, peaceful and an optimal learning environment for all students.

• Participates in regular staff meetings as needed to achieve the mission of CUMLS.

• Engages in an ongoing assessment of curriculum and the classroom environment as the developmental needs of the students unfolds in collaboration and under the supervision of the CUMLS Administrator.

• Observes and records children's behavior and development and shares these observations with the CUMLS Administrator, teaching staff, and parents/caregivers.

• Collaborates with the Marianist faculty to create and implement a religious program that is developmentally appropriate for young children that aligns with Montessori philosophy and Marianist values.

• Conducts parent-teacher conferences according to the guidelines developed by the program.

• Organizes and participates in the planning of school events, parent nights, parent education programs and other school functions.

• Collaborates with the LRAMLS Administrator and teaching staff to purchase and prepare snacks, refill supplies and perform other routine tasks that are necessary for the daily operation of the prepared classroom environment.

• Teaches in the morning and/or the afternoon programs to meet DHS, AMS, and NAEYC teacher-child ratio requirements.

• Participates in professional development under the mentorship of the CUMLS Administrator.

• Reports and provides feedback and oversight of unique and/or challenging situations or developmental needs of students to the CUMLS Administrator.

• Accurately reports and meets standards to maintain current licensing and accreditation status as required by AMS, NAEYC, and DHS.

• Maintains required personnel records, student records and other appropriate files; sends attendance reports and other pertinent reports and records as required.

• All other duties, as required.

Disclaimer: This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and is subject to change as needed at the sole discretion of supervisory management.

• Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (Master's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred).

• Current Early Childhood Credential from the American Montessori Society (AMS).

• Current first aid certificate.

• A minimum of three to five years of experience teaching children ages three to six.

• Proof of criminal record clearance.

• Physical examination clearance for work with children ages two to six.

• Current TB screening.

• Current CPR training.

• A member of the Career Access and Navigation of Early Childhood Systems (CANOES) Registry with the qualification of Teacher for group child care centers and homes.

VI. Physical Requirements

• Must be capable of meeting the physical demands of employment.

• Must be capable of bending, reaching, running, and carrying up to 50 lbs.

• Must be capable of moving furniture and arranging classroom activities.

• Must be capable of standing for prolonged periods of time.

• Must be able to traverse campus which includes hills and stairs.

• Must have finger dexterity.

VII. Marianist Identity/Native Hawaiian & Pacific Island Serving

An expressed willingness to respect and support the Catholic and Marianist identity of Chaminade University of Honolulu and to perform all duties in a manner consistent with Marianist educational values and the mission of the University. An understanding of and respect for the University's designation as an institution serving students of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island ancestry.