JOB SUMMARY: Palmyra-Eagle Montessori is seeking an Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher for students ages 6 weeks - 36 months. It is a full time year round position. The Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher will be able to interpret and assess individual children's needs, communicate clearly and collaboratively with families and colleagues, and work under the supervision of the Program Director.
QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified candidates will have 2 years experience or education in Early Childhood and/or Montessori philosophy and can demonstrate excellent communication skills. Meeting the standards for a Teacher or Assistant Teacher according to the Wisconsin DCF Rule 251. Having or obtaining a current and accessible WI Registry file is helpful. A valid early childhood education certification or equivalent state-recognized credential is required. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic and passionate about early childhood education and the Montessori philosophy, with strong classroom management skills, an understanding of child development, and the ability to work as a team. Must pass a criminal background check. Montessori credentialing or willing to enter Montessori training is mandatory for this role.
Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:
Physical requirements include the ability to sit on the floor with students, squat down to a child's eye level, kneel, and lift and carry up to 30 pounds
Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate with co-workers and children with honesty, kindness, and patience
Use relevant materials and technology to differentiate instruction
Observe and evaluate students' performance and development using Transparent Classroom
Participate in department, school, district, and family meetings, orientations, trainings, and professional development
Ultimately assist in creating and modeling a classroom environment and culture that aligns with the school's vision
Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:
Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds
Encourage family and community involvement, obtain information for families when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails
Participate in appropriate professional activities and professional development
Meet professional education requirements of school, district, and state
Proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
Ability to establish and maintain cooperate, collaborative and effective working relationships with others
The Palmyra-Eagle Area School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment against properly qualified and eligible
individuals by reason of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, citizenship, religion, sex, age, handicap, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability, membership in the national guard, state defense force, or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin, arrest record, conviction record not substantially related to a person''s job or activity in school, or the use of lawful products by individuals off school premises during non-working hours, as required by Wisconsin Statute 118.12, 118.13 or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy also prohibits discrimination as defined by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (sex), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race and national origin), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability).
Notice to applicants: If you require accommodation(s) in the application and/or interview process, please inform us.