Certified Primary Montessori Teacher

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Certified Primary Montessori Teacher

Company: Sundrops Montessori School-Palmetto Campus


Description: SummarySundrops Montessori School – Palmetto Campus is seeking a nurturing, enthusiastic, flexible individual who is passionate about working with young children. We are seeking a Montessori Certified Lead Teacher for our Casa classroom (3-6 years in age). This will be YOUR classroom with classroom assistants to make up your team. We have a cosmic curriculum that we work from, so you have as much guidance as you need or want.Our teachers must understand the developmental needs of children in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are respected individually and trusted to develop naturally. Individuals must be comfortable doing the daily cleaning required, changing bathroom accidents, lifting and assisting children, as well as enforcing child safety measures while using gentle positive redirection. Open and honest communication is key to maintaining a cohesive team environment and a requirement for working at Sundrops.Duties

• Lead by example; encourage success through modeling proper verbal and physical actions
• Prepare and maintain a beautiful, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Observe and assess children?s development to provide individualized guidance and support.
• Foster independence, confidence, and a love of learning in young children.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with parents, offering guidance and support.
• Collaborate with assistants, staff, and administration to ensure a cohesive learning environment.
• Uphold the school?s mission and values, creating a warm and inclusive community.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are being met
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment including but not limited to; appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards along with safety and security of children
• Participate in professional development trainings to meet DSS requirements

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Primary Montessori Certification
• Ability to work well with others(staff, children and parents) to create a positive team environment
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30lbs
• Willingness to follow Montessori Principles
• Must clear full background check
• Must pass health screening
• Ability to use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels
• Ability to kneel, bend, squat, crawl or consistently sit on the floor

Nice To Haves

• Experience in early childhood education
• Experience in a Montessori environment
• Second language with willingness to help implement in the classroom
• First Aid and CPR Certification

Benefits

• 401K
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development Assistance
• Employee Discount

Salary:

Location: Charleston, SC

Date: Sun, 08 Jun 2025 05:36:42 GMT


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