Montessori Lead Primary Guide, Go Like The Wind Montessori

School: Go Like The Wind Montessori

Location: Whitmore Lake, MI

Job Title: Montessori Lead Primary Guide

Description: WHO WE ARE:

Whitmore Lake Public Schools' Montessori Magnet Program, Go Like the Wind Montessori School, is a diverse community of learners and compassionate educators. Our dedicated team provides an authentic Montessori education where children from birth to 6th grade can become independent thinkers, collaborative learners, creative problem solvers and compassionate citizens. Since being founded in 1987, GLTW has been a not-for-profit tuition-based school. In 2022, it merged with Whitmore Lake Public Schools to become a public Montessori school. The program remains tuition based for infant, toddler and young primary students (3 and 4 years olds) with a tuition-free Magnet program for grades K-6th. We are eager to grow our program to include Middle School and beyond.

The Whitmore Lake Public School District is dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized education to all students. Beyond the classroom, we are committed to serving the needs of families in Whitmore Lake and the surrounding communities, At the heart of everything we do is our tight-knit Trojan community, including our students, families and our staff. We work hard and take pride in making every day a great day to be a Trojan, whether with a traditional or Montessori approach. #TrojanPride

Come be a part of our community as we inspire a lifelong love of learning.

SCHEDULE DETAILS:

Full-Time, Monday through Friday, during the school year (summer work available)

8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Possible scheduled weekend and evening hours throughout the school year

WORK LOCATION:

Go Like the Wind Montessori School, at WLPS Main Street Campus

8845 Main Street, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

WHO WE NEED:

We are seeking a qualified, enthusiastic, and nurturing individual who will be responsible for presenting lessons using an authentic Montessori method of instruction for children ages 3-6 years old. We want someone who can celebrate a child’s natural desire to learn, facilitate each student moving at their own pace through the curriculum, and embrace each student’s unique learning style. You will need to be able to differentiate instruction for each individual student based on their academic growth plan. With the support of a teacher assistant, you will be responsible for guiding and assessing learning, managing the classroom and supporting the children and families daily. We are seeking someone who is/has:

Nurturing, calm, and respectful with an open attitude towards all children and families

Kind, thoughtful, and strong at guiding children in self-motivated learning, and helping stimulate their natural desire to learn

Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive

Willing to integrate lessons and assessments with traditional Montessori curriculum

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Successfully completed a background check

WHAT YOU NEED:

Bachelor’s Degree required

Primary (3 - 6) Montessori Teacher Certification (AMS or AMI) required

At least one-year full-time experience teaching children required

WE WILL LOVE IT IF YOU HAVE

A Valid Michigan Teacher certificate with proper endorsement and subject area OR enrollment in a Michigan-approved alternative route to teacher certification program

IN THIS ROLE:

Planning, Preparation and Instruction:

Plan and implement age-appropriate Montessori curriculum in the classroom and outdoors for children 3-6 years old

Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence using materials and activities that are rotated throughout the year

Maintain a safe, clean, and caregiving environment that implements the practices of hand washing and safe food handling procedures, and assures the well-being and safety of all of the children in that environment

Set classroom expectations for students, parents, and paraprofessionals modeling appropriate behavior

Help the children to think creatively, solve problems independently, and respect themselves and others with Grace and Courtesy lessons

Set up and clean up the classroom at the beginning/end of the school year, as well as implementing a daily cleaning schedule with support staff

Maintain and order (or request from administration) materials and supplies within classroom budget

Supervise and guide paraprofessionals (assistant teachers) as needed

Direct and implement all aspects of the daily activities including the daily Montessori work cycle

Ensure the Montessori philosophy is the undercurrent of daily routines, including snack and lunch set up and clean up, dressing and undressing, toileting needs, nap time, practical life activities, sensorial work and cooking projects and outdoor play

Maintain a record keeping system to track the children’s progress.

Set up a Teacher Observation Log with support staff and submit this to Administration routinely

Observe, record, and report significant learning/behavior concerns of children to the Director of Montessori Education & Childcare

Communication

Maintain respectful and open lines of communication with parents.

Respond to parent concerns and questions in a timely manner

Create weekly email newsletters highlighting the week’s activities, upcoming events and Montessori curriculum with photos of the students for parents.

Meet regularly with team teacher(s) for planning weekly.monthly lessons, reviewing children, revitalizing/revising classroom

Communicate openly and professionally with team teacher(s) and other staff members

Professional Responsibility

Maintains teaching skill and participates in professional development activities

Complies with all continuing education requirements

Attends staff meetings, professional days and other activities designed to make the school a productive learning community

Adheres to all school policies and guidelines established by the employee handbook

Assists in the development of and participates in school functions, including Open Houses, Orientations, whole school events, parent education events, etc.

Contact Method: Karen Barney (Head of School) at: karen.barney.@wlps.net