Montessori Toddler Teacher

Summary

Kids World is a small Bilingual Montessori school in Falls Church, VA.

Our mission  to promote a lifelong love of learning, respect, acceptance, every child. It is the school’s objective to create a safe, engaging, and inspired learning environment grounded in the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. We strive to build a diverse community of learners and recognize the uniqueness of each child. 

We are seeking candidates for a Montessori Toddler Teacher for the summer of 2024 and the 2024 – 2025 school year. The Montessori Toddler Teacher will work closely with their classroom’s assistant teacher in an environment prepared for students who are 16 months to 3 year of age as well as working closely with the other members of the Kids World team to support the mission and vision of the school by providing an instructional program that supports the individual needs of the individual child. 

Duties

1. Planning, Preparation and Instruction 
2. Use Montessori curriculum and supporting instructional practices to develop materials and lessons to meet the needs of both the group and individual students. 
3. Follow the child by adapting instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each child, including children with identified special needs. 
4. Record observations and evidence of children’s growth and development in Transparent Classroom on a daily or weekly basis. 
5. Interpret and use observations to inform instructional decisions for individual students. 
6. Classroom Environment/Management 

1. Prepare an environment in which the furnishings and materials correspond to the needs of the group and evolves as the needs of the group do throughout the year. 

1. Maintain a clean, orderly, and attractive environment, including the care and maintenance of classroom materials and equipment. 
2. Create a safe, secure, learning environment by showing appreciation and respect for the individual differences and unique needs of each member of the learning community. 
3. Model and teach conflict resolution and problem solving strategies in the classroom. 
4. Be consistent and clear with logical consequences to help children to manage issues. 
5. Foster a classroom community that provides continuity in rules and expectations for behavior similar to those developed across all classrooms. 
6. Supervise children at all times during class in a proactive manner. 

C. Communication 

1. Be responsive, respectful, and courteous in all communications in the school community. 
2. Communicate to others with a professional manner that supports an understanding of the school’s program and develops positive relationships within the school community. 
3. Proactively address and communicate issues of concern to fellow teachers and Head of School including discipline concerns, family concerns, etc. 
4. Protect the privacy/confidentiality of each student and family in the school community. 
5. Establish a positive relationship with the assistant teacher and maintain regular communication with regard to each child’s specific needs. 
6. Be available to communicate with parents throughout the school year to share and discuss any concerns in regard to their child’s specific needs. 
7. Respond to parents, staff, and others seeking information with a timely response. 
8. Communicate about classroom happenings through the weekly classroom newsletters 
9. Participate in parent programs that help nurture an understanding of their classroom curriculum and philosophy. 

10. Complete Progress Reports and narratives twice a year in a timely manner and according to school’s schedule. 

11.Assist in the development of and participate in school functions, including but not limited to Open Houses, Parent Education opportunities, and family events. 

D. Professional Responsibility 

1. Continually reflection and refine classroom practice. 
2. Collaborate in professional growth with members of the school community. 
3. Read journals, books ,articles to support your teaching in your classroom. 
4. Attendant meetings, discussion groups, committees, etc. 
5. Adhere to guidelines and policies as established in the employee hand book. 
6. Seek opportunities for professional growth and at a minimum obtain the annual professional development hours required by the Virginia Department of Education  (14 hours). 

Requirements

The following are requirements of prospective candidates: 

• Holds an AMS, AMI or MACTE Montessori Credential for Infant/Toddlers or entering the 

internship year of Montessori training. 

• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching in a Montessori classroom. 
• Has experience communicating, orally and in writing, to parents. 
• Is in alignment with school’s mission and vision statements. 

The following experiences would be preferable but are not required: 

• Has earned a college degree. 
• Is bilingual in English and Spanish. 
• Has experience with Google Drive and other on-line applications such as Brigthwheel and Canva. 

This is a twelve-month full time exempt position with full benefits including 401K, paid vacation and paid school closures and PTO. 

The daily hours are from 7:30AM to 4:00PM with 30 minutes for lunch. 

Teachers report directly to the HoS. 

Nice To Haves

The following experiences would be preferable but are not required: 

• Has earned a college degree. 
• Is bilingual in English and Spanish. 
• Has experience with Google Drive and other on-line applications such as Brigthwheel and Canva. 

Benefits

This is a twelve-month full time exempt position with full benefits including 401K, paid vacation and paid school closures and PTO. 

The daily hours are from 7:30AM to 4:00PM with 30 minutes for lunch. 

Teachers report directly to the HoS. 

About Us

A bilingual English and Spanish Montessori program where children 4 months-5 years of age develop a love of learning.

"We shall walk together on this path of life, for all things are part of the universe and are connected with each other to form one whole unity."- Dr. Maria Montessori