Steamboat Springs Montessori

Thank you for your interest in employment at Steamboat Springs Montessori.

Our staff consists of one Lead teacher and two Assistant Teachers.

We are currently seeking a Lead Teacher for the 2008-2009 school year

We are always willing to accept job applications to be kept on file for future use.

Responsibilities:

Establish and maintain Montessori classroom culture, paying particular attention to the needs of students/parents new to Montessori. Includes 4-5 parents education nights during the school year.
Implement and update curriculum as student needs dictate, and recommend board expenditures on needed materials.
Carefully observe and keep records on each student’s individual progression through the classroom always being available to offer gentle guidance, or a lesson where needed.
Advise the board on the hiring of classroom assistants, making sure an effective team/learning environment is created and maintained through careful oversight of/feedback to those assistants. Lead weekly staff meetings.
Serve as the liaison for the classroom with the Board of Directors of Steamboat Springs Montessori via designated board member, paying particular attention to ensuring that the Boards’ policies on safety, school licensing requirements, staffing minimums, and board policies for the school are adhered to.
Communicate regularly via newsletters with parents about their children’s school lives.
Attend monthly board meetings as a non-voting member.

Requirements for Lead Teachers:

Montessori certification for primary class level
At least 1 year experience in a Montessori primary classroom at the age level
(internship could be considered to meet this criteria)
CPR/First Aid certification
Currently Director Qualified in Colorado
A clear record through fingerprinting
Knowledge of Colorado Content Standards for Kindergarten a plus

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Some experience with children (babysitting, childcare, parenting, coursework, etc.)
Desire to interact with and nurture children
Ability to lift a child of 40 pounds
Ability to interact with children at floor level
Training in universal precautions
Colorado First Aid and CPR training certificate

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

To apply for a position or put your resume on file, please send your resume and application form to:

Steamboat Springs Montessori Board of Directors
PO Box 775104
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477

Steamboat Springs Montessori is an equal opportunity employer