Montessori Classroom Instructor Substitute

The Montessori Classroom Instructor Substitute is a classified, exempt position with Community Montessori Charter School (CMCS) which is operated by Element Education, Inc.  The Montessori Classroom Instructor Substitute is responsible for providing a comprehensive Montessori education and facilitating student learning which includes, but is not limited to, assessing, developing, planning, organizing, and monitoring a comprehensive educational plan for the desired success of each student in the absence of their instructor.  The Montessori Classroom Instructor Substitute will work collaboratively with other Educational Facilitators, instructors, the Regional Manager, and the School Director to ensure students achieve the outcomes in the charter as needed.    

Essential Functions

Educational Facilitation

1. Collaborate with parents and students on goals, objectives, and assignments which integrate state standards with student interests and talents 
2. Collaborate with parents and students on methods of study which best fit students’ learning styles and academic needs while offering opportunities for mastery, autonomy, and a sense of purpose
3. Collaborate with parents and students on preparing the learning environment in accordance with students’ learning styles and school’s philosophy
4. Provide appropriate learning resources needed to complete assignments related to Personalized Learning Plan (PLP) in a timely manner
5. Assess regularly for academic growth and planning 
6. Communicate academic assessment to parents and student through regular reports and semester report cards
7. Monitor Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives
8. Meet with student and parent as needed, at least the minimum required by the school, to discuss progress made on learning plan
9. Assist parent and student in maintenance of learning portfolio
10. Collaborate with specialized instructors as needed to meet the needs of all students

Accountability

1. Maintain student records in accordance with school policies and procedures
2. Manage school resources in accordance with school policies and procedures
3. Attend all required meetings and trainings
4. Support students in preparation for and completion of state standardized tests

Professional Development

1. Read a minimum of two books from required/recommended reading lists annually
2. Engage in continual professional growth related to constructive education and other aspects of school’s philosophy and practices
3. Seek innovative approaches to self-directed learning
4. Practice reflective observation regularly
5. Meet with mentors and supervisors as outlined in professional development plan

Community

1. Communicate school highlights and activities to parents
2. Seek opportunities for parents and students to connect with and support each other

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

1. Strong written & verbal communication and human relations skills
2. Effective organizational and time management skills; able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
3. Proficient technological skills, including MS Office (including Outlook)
4. Positive and collaborate team member
5. Responsible and motivated worker with ability to solve problems independently
6. Must exercise emotional maturity in communicating with students, parents, and other staff
7. Deep-rooted understanding and practice of the Montessori philosophy

1. Strong organizational skills

Requirements

1. Possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
2. Possess a current, clear or preliminary, multiple or single subject, California teaching credential.  Candidate with a preliminary credential will be required to participate in a teacher induction program after offer of employment is made.   Candidate without a teaching credential may be considered with an agreement that candidate will participate in an intern credential program the first two years of employment. 
3. Possess or will obtain Montessori certification within first year or employment
4. Phone and internet for school business
5. Reliable vehicle and 100/300 auto insurance coverage
6. First Aid/CPR/AED certification
7. Proof that employee is free of active tuberculosis (i.e. TB risk assessment, TB test, X-ray, etc.)

FT Salary (10 month):  $41,862 - $56,099 

Work Schedule: part-time, as needed 

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to read, speak, see, and hear well enough to communicate by telephone, electronically, in person, and in the classroom.  Employee must also regularly be able to write, file, type, and operate a computer, telephone, general office equipment, and classroom equipment. While in the classroom, the employee is also regularly required to extend arm with upper extremities to write on white board which may require neck rotation to look back at the class.  The employee is frequently required to stand and walk throughout the classroom while maneuvering in tight spaces as well as frequently kneel, stoop, or crouch when working with classroom equipment, helping students, etc.  A moderate amount of work is completed on electronic mobile and desktop devices.  The employee will occasionally sit for an extended period of time which is done at a desk with forward bending from the waist, leaning on forearms, and looking down which requires neck flexion.  It is necessary to grasp and manipulate pens, markers, scissors, staplers, etc., occasionally or frequently, depending on the day.  Employee might occasionally move materials and classroom furniture to manipulate the classroom layout and be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position works in a variety of settings including classrooms and outdoors and may experience heat or cold extremes as well as fumes, odors, and dust.  Noise level is moderate to loud.

This document is an outline of the primary tasks assigned and may be revised at the discretion of the School Director, with Executive Director approval. This job description does not constitute an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

 EEI is an equal opportunity employer. 

Revised 9/2015