Middle School Montessori Generalist Science Guide (Part-time)

Job Description:

The Lillian and Betty Ratner Montessori School, an independent Montessori school for toddlers through eighth grade, seeks an engaging and dynamic Montessori teacher with a background in science for its middle school program (grades 7-8). The ideal candidate is passionate about working with and empowering adolescents, embraces the Montessori method of teaching, and is committed to a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to education that supports the academic, emotional and personal growth of each student. Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree as a minimum and would ideally be Montessori certified from a MACTE accredited program. Applicants who do not hold a MACTE accredited Montessori credential at the Secondary level must be willing to start training. Experience in teaching science at the middle school level is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Middle School teaching team, assist in establishing and maintaining an authentic Montessori culture of learning that promotes self-directed work and normalization.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining classroom expectations that are appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of the students.
• Lead a Literature Group with socratic seminar
• Lead Occupations quarter long projects (science based project learning)
• Guiding children through the conflict resolution process when necessary, fostering their independence in maneuvering the process.
• Supporting authentic Montessori lessons with the Montessori materials according to guidelines established by AMS.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, head of school, and teachers.
• Participate in writing progress reports and parent-teacher
• Participate in professional learning in social-emotional development and other areas as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree as a minimum
• Montessori certification from a MACTE accredited program (or willingness to start training)
• Experience in teaching science at the middle school level (preferred)