Montessori Trained Primary Teacher, MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF LAKE FOREST
School: MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF LAKE FOREST
Location: Lake Forest, IL
Job Title: Montessori Trained Primary Teacher
Description: Montessori Trained Primary Teacher
MSLF is an authentic Montessori school seeking a Montessori-trained Primary Teacher to lead a classroom of children ages 3-6 years starting in August 2024.
The ideal candidate is AMI or AMS certified and will lead a Primary classroom. Using the Montessori Method, the teacher’s responsibilities include work with each child to meet their developmental social, physical, intellectual, and emotional needs while nurturing each child’s natural desire for knowledge, understanding, and respect. The ideal candidate will also be reliable, innovative, and possess a patient, positive, and respectful manner toward children in their care.
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Key Candidate Skills and Attributes:
Ability to maintain confidentiality and supportive respect for colleagues, children and families
Alignment with school’s mission and values
Passion for the Montessori pedagogy and practice working with Primary-aged children
Exhibit patience, organization, and leadership in the classroom
Ability to coach/mentor colleagues
Receptive to input, feedback, and ideas
Work collaboratively and cooperatively with their colleagues, including the other Primary teachers
Willing and able to creatively and proactively solve problems
Commitment to continuous professional development and growth
Qualifications include:
Bachelor’s degree
AMS or AMI certified at the Primary level (3-6) or currently in a training program
Experience working in a Montessori classroom
Meet the DCFS or ISBE requirements for a teacher as applicable
Good communication skills and strong work ethic
Investment in continuous learning and development
Ability to collaborate, multi-task, and learn through observation and modeling
Passion for Montessori education
We are a strong school community, dedicated to Montessori principles, committed to inspiring independence, self-confidence, respect, and academic excellence.
Full-time position available for start of the 2024-2025 school year
Competitive salary and benefits package
Benefit eligible, including optional health, dental, and vision benefits, employer-paid long-term disability insurance and AD&D insurance, 403B match after one year of employment, discounted tuition
Mentor program and paid professional development
Generous budgets for Montessori materials, classroom supplies, and field trips
Position start date August 2024
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
School type:
Montessori
Private school
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
working in a Montessori classroom: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Montessori Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Contact Method: Submit your resume to Executive Director, Hope Allegretti (hope@mslf.org)
