Montessori Lead for Preschool

Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Montessori Preschool Teacher to join our team at a vibrant nursery in the heart of the community. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and nurturing young minds.

Montessori Teacher Responsibilities:

• Observing, guiding, supervising, and assessing children while they learn in the classroom environment.
• Developing lesson plans, independent learning exercises, curricula, and methods that cater to the needs of the individual child.
• Creating and maintaining a safe, clean, stimulating classroom where all children feel safe and valued.
• Establishing rapport and building relationships with students based on trust.
• Setting an excellent example for children and instilling good values in them like honesty, accountability, understanding, tolerance, respect, love, and kindness.
• Monitoring and assessing children’s progress and writing up reports.
• Ensuring classroom supplies and equipment are available and in working condition.
• Updating records on the school database and handling various other administrative tasks.

Montessori Teacher Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood teaching, education, or a related discipline is recommended.
• Completed training at an accredited Montessori Center.
• Additional courses or training in education would be advantageous.
• Passionate about alternative education.
• An ability to teach groups of children of varying ages, needs, and abilities.
• Patience and excellent observational, communication, and diagnostic skills.
• The ability to multitask, keep calm under pressure, and treat everyone with love and respect.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• A lifelong learner who can be a good role model for children.
• Communicate effectively with parents, providing regular updates on their child's progress.
• Drive continuous improvement in teaching methods and classroom activities

Join us in shaping the future generation by providing quality education and care to our preschoolers. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £12.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

School type:

• Day nursery
• Preschool
• Private nursery school

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
• Management: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person