Lead Primary Montessori Teacher

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Family Star is currently seeking a Lead Primary Montessori Teacher for our Denver locations. If you want to make a difference in the lives of some of Denver's most vulnerable population, Family Star is the place for you!

LEAD PRIMARY TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Interact with children in an open, honest, and loving manner, with dignity and respect, being sensitive to cultural and socioeconomic background.

•Respectfully, courteously, and professionally include families in our Montessori environment and actively encourage and support family participation in program activities.

•Efficiently plan, and calmly supervise and implement the curriculum for the children in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the school.

•Serve as a positive and consistent leader for classroom staff, families, and the organization.

•Believe the child's potential will reveal itself; trust that the child is able to do things by themselves.

•Responsible for ensuring the safety, health, physical and social/emotion well-being of the children at all times.

•Schedule and complete all regular conferences, home visits, phone calls, monthly curriculum journals and developmental screenings as needed for each child timely.

•Effectively communicate and collaborate with classroom teammates.

•Complete all supervisory responsibilities for classroom staff including but not limited to recruiting, one-on-one supervisions, performance evaluations, goals, and accountability.

•Participate in community and public relations events involving the school.

•Participate in continuous training programs, educational conferences, professional days, staff meetings, and other courses pertinent to professional growth.

•Daily complete all child-related paperwork.

•Maintain required credentials.

•Maintain confidentiality with children, families, and staff

Requirements


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

About Family Star:

For over 30 years, Family Star Montessori's two Denver locations have been transforming early childhood education by uniquely combining Montessori philosophy with Early Head Start/Head Start programing. We believe in creating inclusive and nurturing spaces to every child, which is essential in preparation for a successful future and of a lifetime of learning. Family Star supports the individual needs of each child and empowers them to achieve their human potential, resulting in students who grow up to be more confident, enthusiastic, and self-directed learners and citizen - accountable to both themselves and their community who think critically, work collaboratively, and act boldly and with integrity. Family Star provides to eligible employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance as well as 401(k) Retirement plan with company match, and generous paid holidays and PTO.

Be part of the Family at Family Star by applying today!

Benefits include:


Salary Description

$50,000 - $55,000 annually
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Location:
Denver

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