ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Montessori teacher is a guide who helps direct his/her

students activities physically, emotionally, academically and socially in a prepared Montessori

environment that challenges each child individually to reach his/her fullest potential in these

developmental areas, in accordance with the Montessori philosophy and procedures for the Primary

classroom (ages 3-6)

• Presents individual and group lessons to the students, supporting each child’s direction and success, utilizing school curriculum, current research, and Montessori Albums
• Prepares the Montessori classroom and outdoor environment to meet the students’ needs and interests
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and provides parent reports per district policy
• Identifies pupil needs, makes appropriate referrals and implements strategies for individual education plans
• Collaborates daily with classroom assistant and provides direction for classroom maintenance,

management, and students’ academic and social progress

• Communicate with the school community about the classroom curriculum
• Maintains a safe environment for students, conducive to learning
• Participates in ongoing self-assessment and professional development
• Anticipates and effectively addresses crises according to School Crisis Plan
• Complies with State Law and District policies and regulations
• Performs all other duties as may be assigned or directed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills

and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Demonstrates knowledge of state and national standards, district curriculum and instructional materials and assessments
• Uses a variety of assessment tools on an ongoing basis in order to fairly evaluate and make further
• decisions about a child’s unfolding development
• Supports school and district mission and vision
• Utilizes effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates flexibility, dependability, organization and collaboration
• Establishes rapport with peers and parents
• Is willing to participate in district training
• Demonstrates lifelong learning
• Evidence of problem solving ability
• Resourceful and adaptable

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Arts Degree
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
• Primary Montessori Certificate: Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) or American Montessori
• Society (AMS)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Maintains valid certifications, fingerprint card and highly qualified status. Observes teacher calendar
• and all Osborn School District policies. Base salary determined at time of hire and evaluated yearly
• according to approved Governing Board ranges and approved professional growth.

EVALUATION

• Performance evaluated by building principal and/or other approved qualified evaluators.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises students, classroom employees and volunteers.