Montessori Teacher at Role Model School

Job Summary

• The Montessori Teacher will be responsible for using specialized learning techniques and exercises, as well as specialized learning materials, to teach children.
• He/she is expected to teach the pupils through Montessori methods and also create independent learning environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop interdisciplinary instructional units in order to meet the individual needs of students
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with other teachers and coordinators to handle curriculum integration and implementation
• Work with individual students to gauge abilities and work towards catering to these abilities
• Use various assessment tools to evaluate each student’s capabilities within the classroom
• Prepare an environment conducive to learning and social and academic development
• Maintain a classroom environment by ensuring that appropriate behavior rules are followed and the lesson plan is followed
• Ensure the availability of materials and resources needed to further educational programs
• Ensure the safety and emotional security of students and ensure that the physical environment of the classroom is under health and security directives of the school
• Establish a positive relationship with parents by providing regular and positive communication
• Timely create progress reports of each student
• Develop and participate in school functions such as orientations, projects, and carnivals
• Train teacher assistants in order to make sure that they are ready to perform in their roles
• Maintain classroom supplies inventory and stock
• Complete and maintain student records in the school’s database
• Ensure the privacy of student information

Job Requirements
Person's Specification:

• Education: Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Education
• A PGDE /Masters in Education and a background in Montessori education will be an added advantage
• Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) certificate will be an added advantage
• Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education(MACTE)
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years' work experience in a good school.

Job Competence:

• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Ability to act as mediator between children
• Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
• Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen