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Montessori Lead Pre-Kindergarten - Elementary Teacher

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Summary Information:
Employer: Detroit Public Schools
Position Type: Teaching
Categories: Early Childhood Education
Lead Teacher/Dept. Head
Montessori
Pre-Kindergarten
School / Org: Detroit Public Schools
Location Detroit, Michigan
FTE: 1
No. of Positions: 1
Reference #: EAN292251
Posting Date: 28 September 2018
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Details:
Detroit Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the following position(s):

Certified Montessori Lead Pre-Kindergarten - Elementary Teacher - To Establish Eligibility Pool

Location: Various School Locations

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Range: DFT Salary Schedule

In accordance with the Agreement between the Detroit Federation of Teachers and the Detroit Public Schools Community District, the following vacancy is announced:

Benefits Eligibility: Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, as well as illness days.

Reports to: Principal/Designee

Education
Must possess a valid Michigan Teacher Certificate) with an endorsement in Elementary (K5 self contained). Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by the North Central Association of colleges and secondary schools or equivalent agency. Successful candidates who possess beyond a Bachelor’s degree will be eligible for a salary differential.

Must possess the MACTE accredited credential or be willing to train during the 2018 summer (or equivalent time frame as applicable).

Experience:
· Ability to relate positively with students, teachers and parents.
· Ability to work with other professionals in a collaborative manner.
· High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
· Time management and administrative skills.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to handle challenging behavior.
· Ability to motivate a group of students and explain things as creative as possible.

Position Summary:
The Montessori Teacher is a guide who helps direct her/his students' activities academically, emotionally, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment that challenges each student to reach her/his fullest developmental potential in accordance with Montessori philosophy, techniques, and procedures.

Essential Functions:
Under the direction of the principal, the teacher will:

· Cooperate with teachers, parents and community members.
· Enhance teaching team practice and grow professionally.
· Offer rigorous curriculum aligning with MONTESSORI guidelines.
· Provide alternative force choice and creative assessment for students.
· Enable field studies to improve classroom curriculum.
· Offer input and assist grade level, subject matter and leader led conferences.
· Oversee school uniform ad discipline policies.
· Develop parent and family involvement in school life and curriculum.
· Engage and lead professional development programs.
· Offer individual help to students to ensure satisfactory progress.
· Synthesize with colleagues on school activities to ensure academic success.
· Discuss with parents on student progress and academic achievements.
· Instruct rules of conduct and ensure classroom and campus discipline.
· Counsel students during academic and adjustment problems.
· Handle attendance, progress reports and grade records.
· Plan study programs to meet students’ needs, interests and abilities.
· Design curriculum as per the needs of the students.
· Evaluate and assess students’ progress on a periodic basis.
· Monitor individual student’s progress.
· Take corrective measures to enhance student-learning abilities
· Instruct students on proper use of equipment, materials, and textbooks.
· Maintain inventory of instructional materials, aids and equipment.
· Maintain accurate complete student records and prepare reports.

Attendance:
Regular Attendance is critical; must have an exemplary attendance record.

Citizenship:
Must be able to verify whether U.S. citizen, resident alien, or otherwise authorized to accept employment in the U.S.

Physical Condition:
Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with or without accommodations including but not limited to getting down on the child’s eye level, actively engaging in the child’s play, accompanying children outdoors twice daily and participating in outdoor play.


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