The Montessori Teacher: Primary (4-6yr old)/ Elementary (6-9yr old)

We are looking for a Montessori credentialed teacher or a teacher in a Montessori credentialing program who holds a California Multiple Subject Credential. We will consider all applicants with future aspirations in achieving their Montessori credential and with some training in a Montessori classroom. We have both full and part-time positions in our Primary program.

The Montessori lead teacher is a passive facilitator of learning. She/He supervises and nurtures the student/ adults by providing a safe atmosphere; guides the teachers on a path of self-discovery and development; and observes the teachers progress keeping detailed records.  She/He presents training to adults and is a role model for collaboration and implementation of the vision and mission of the program/school.

The Montessori lead teaching encourages individualized learning, intellectual curiosity, self-motivation, inner discipline, independence and freedom with responsibility with the students as well as the teaching staff.

The lead teacher is instrumental in keeping the daily operation of a classroom progressing forward.

The following expectations are included for a Lead Teacher in a Pre K/K/6-9 program. The list may be amended as student need expands.

The lead teacher in a Montessori influenced environment will:

• Plan multi-graded curriculum with a team of teachers.
• Collaborate with elementary/primary teachers.
• Teaches reading/writing/math program.
• Plan events and themes of study with a team of teachers.
• Plan/attend field trips with team teachers to locations that relate to theme.
• Learn technology useful to teaching and communication.
• Learn and apply the ACA philosophies and structures.
• Attend /Teach Montessori trainings (in-house).
• Attend Montessori conferences/ teach home version of the conference.
• Attend Primary/Elementary meetings.
• Attend all staff meetings. Attend all Staff Development Days.
• Apply/ support Positive Discipline Theory.
• Give lessons in small groups, large group and individual.
• Assist in teaching the (Wednesday/Friday) special program in the Kindergarten program.
• Flexible with schedule and expectations.
• Resourceful with curriculum and presentation.
• Willing to learn from students, parents and other colleagues. Provide learning opportunities for parents, staff, and community as needed.
• Participate in parent conferences and parent interactions in addition to her own class.
• Is instrumental in leading Student Study Team meetings, setting up 504 plans, and working with Special Education students when needed.
• Montessori credential recommended and desired. Willing to self-train and attend training deemed necessary for the position.
• Attend all scheduled faculty meetings, combined meetings, WASC work days, and staff development days.
• Participate in WASC study and on WASC study teams.

Perform additional duties as needed.

The lead teacher will demonstrate independence and collaboration when executing expectations.

A lead teacher needs be a support and a mentor to all 6-9 instructors in the school setting.  The lead teacher will be responsible for keeping the Montessori philosophy and expectations foremost in the program’s design.

Applicant should review the school charter to become familiar with the mission, goals, and educational philosophy of the Antioch Charter Academy. www.AntiochCharterAcademy.org.

Applicant should submit a personal statement addressing the strengths, experience, and philosophies you would bring to the position with an emphasis on how your philosophies complement the Antioch Charter Academy mission and vision, a resume, and 3 letters of recommendation. Submit to Humanresource.ACA@gmail.com.

We strongly suggest applicants take a school tour at either ACA or ACA II. Call the school(s) for tour days and times. ACA 925-755-7311; Andi Stahler or ACAII 925-755-1252; Sheri Thompson. A tour does not guarantee a future interview.

We offer full and part-time positions in our Primary program. Please apply for only the position that you prefer.

Starting Salary Range: (1.0 FTE) $46,110-$95,574 depending on experience and education.

Starting Salary Range: (0.5 FTE)  $23,055-47,787-depending on experience and education.