Lead Montessori Teacher - Hickory Hope ELC

Job Description

Job Description

Job title: Lead Teacher

Work schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday

Location: The Early Learning Center at Hickory Hope – Southwood Community

Pay: Based on qualifications and experience

About the job

The Early Learning Center at Hickory Hope—MACAA’s newest program located in the new Hickory Hope housing complex—will provide the Southwood community with access to an affordable, bilingual Montessori education program for children ages 3-5. We are hiring a Lead Montessori Teacher. This teaching position is year-round and full-time. Apply today to be considered!

About us

Monticello Area Community Action Agency (MACAA) partners with individuals and families experiencing low income to eliminate the condition of poverty by promoting economic empowerment, equitable access to nutritional support, and the education and development of the whole family. We work alongside local leaders and community partners in our service area to leverage our collective resources and experiences and create sustainable solutions that connect more families to opportunity – and make our region a better place to live for everyone.

Job responsibilities

• Lead a beautifully prepared Montessori classroom that inspires independence, focus, and a love of learning.
• Implement individualized learning plans that honor each child’s unique development.
• Observe, assess, and adapt to students’ needs to support their academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with children and their families.
• Collaborate with fellow educators to maintain a consistent, nurturing environment.
• Communicate with families through conferences, newsletters, and community events.
• Participate in and occasionally lead family education nights and school-wide celebrations.
• Maintain a calm, organized, and enriching classroom in alignment with Montessori principles.

Qualifications

• AMI or AMS Montessori primary training.
• Effective communication skills – you can clearly convey information and ideas verbally and through a variety of media to individuals and groups in a manner that promotes engagement, understanding, and retention of the message.
• Collaboration skills—you work well in a team setting and with a partner to collectively solve a problem or make progress toward objectives.
• Multitasking skills—you excel at managing multiple responsibilities/priorities at once and managing your time efficiently.
• Relationship building skills—you can connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds in a way that establishes trust and mutual respect.
• Basic computer/technology skills.
• Ability to pass background checks, a physical exam, and TB screen or test.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs., work indoors and outdoors, and engage in activity with students.
• Must have reliable, independent transportation.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with dual language learners and/or bilingual language skills (English and Spanish).

Benefits

• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Voluntary group medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance coverage
• Retirement and health savings plan options

How to apply

Please submit your application through our career center at macaa.org/careers. Candidates must include a resume with their application. Please do not submit your application by email. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

MACAA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds and all walks of life to apply. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please call (434) 987-2236 and provide the nature of your request and your contact information.