Spanish Montessori Preschool Teacher
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Full-time
Description
Position: Spanish Preschool Teacher with Montessori and or IB PYP Experience
Location: Pine Street School, a member of Green Ivy Schools
About Pine Street School
Pine Street School, a member of Green Ivy Schools, is an internationally-minded community dedicated to providing an innovative, engaging, multilingual, and multicultural education that inspires and empowers our students to take mindful action for equity and the environment, making a positive impact on the world. We prioritize authentic student learning, activism, community engagement, and ethical enthusiasm for emerging technology. We offer both Spanish and Mandarin immersion programs for students in grades preschool through 8th grade.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Preschool Teacher who has a passion for both Montessori and International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) teaching methodologies. In this role, you will teach and inspire children aged 2-5, incorporating both Montessori principles and IB PYP practices. The classroom environment will be structured around Montessori values, while simultaneously integrating IB PYP philosophy into daily teaching and learning experiences.
About You
You are an innovative, globally-minded educator who thrives in a bilingual, multicultural setting. You possess a passion for early childhood education and a deep commitment to nurturing young learners. As a collaborative and reflective professional, you are eager to grow your teaching practice while contributing to a dynamic team. If you're an educator committed to shaping the future with curiosity, creativity, and a global mindset, we would love to hear from you.
Key qualities you bring to the role:
- A strong commitment to constructivist, inquiry-driven teaching
- Passion for language immersion practices and a deep understanding of their impact
- Excellent communication skills, both with colleagues and parents
- A collaborative spirit, always seeking to work with others to create meaningful and engaging curriculum
- A proactive, organized, and solution-oriented approach to teaching
- Enthusiasm for incorporating city-as-classroom learning and service-learning opportunities
- Ability to assess, document, and use student data to shape teaching and learning practices
How You Will Contribute to Pine Street School
- Create and maintain a nurturing, inclusive, and dynamic classroom environment that reflects both Montessori and IB PYP approaches
- Develop and implement engaging curricula that integrates both educational philosophies
- Collaborate with fellow teachers to ensure curriculum coherence and continuity
- Foster an atmosphere of inquiry, curiosity, and exploration in line with Montessori and IB PYP principles
- Manage classroom logistics and operational tasks effectively while problem-solving with colleagues
- Document, assess, and report on student progress, providing meaningful feedback to families
- Participate in school-wide initiatives, meetings, and professional development opportunities
Why Work at Pine Street School?
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans
- Generous paid time off policies to support work-life balance
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% matching contributions
- Tuition discounts for employees' children
- Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- A collaborative and supportive team of dedicated educators who are passionate about making a difference
Requirements
- Fluency in Spanish required
- Montessori teaching experience preferred
- International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) experience preferred
- Valid teaching certification (or equivalent)
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education or related field
- Fluency in English (able to successfully attend workshops, read professional information and work collaboratively in English.)
- Proficient user of Mac computers, iPad, and iPhone and fluency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Mac applications (Pages, Numbers, Keynote)
- Ability to work collaboratively with others
- Strong organizational and management skills
- Legally authorized to work now and in the future in the United States
Salary Description
$55,000-$85,000
- Location:
- New York
- Job Type:
- FullTime
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