Lead Elementary Teacher
Position Summary:
The lead Montessori teacher is responsible for providing a safe, child-centered,
research-aligned program that promotes intellectual, social, emotional and physical
development. At MSE we use the head, heart and the hand to help our children reach
their full potential. As the lead teacher, you will be responsible for leading the planning
and implementation of the Montessori core program and creating powerful learning
experiences for your cohort of students in partnership with your assistant teacher.
Key Responsibilities:
● Strong understanding of Montessori methods and ability to effectively integrate
other best practices with the Montessori method
● Strong understanding of literacy and math development in children and ability to
build children's individualized learning plans that identify their current level of
development
● Strong understanding of how to use multiple forms of assessment in informing and
driving instruction
● Able to build immediate and loving rapport with children of all ages; strong
understanding of child and adolescent development
● Passion for teaching and working with students from urban communities, with
specific knowledge and understanding of the needs of students from different
experiences, languages and backgrounds
● Driven adult learner dedicated to his or her own professional growth with an inquiry
orientation to his or her own practice
● Able to lead a team and effectively maximize adults and supports in a classroom
setting
● Enthusiasm and commitment to participating in the cooperative effort to launch
MSE, with a dedication to the vision, mission and powerful practices of the school
● Sense of humor, high ethical professional standards, equity perspective
● Able to work in a creative and demanding learning environment, including the
ability to problem-solve and manage ambiguity and adversity
● Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills; high sense of
commitment; ability to work as part of a team
Stephanie Toon, Academic Director
6936 S. Hermitage, Chicago, IL Phone: 773.535.9255
www.tmsoe.org
Duties
● Takes leadership in guiding support staff; ensures all adults are maximized in the
classroom
● Establishes a classroom environment that fosters curiosity, self-control and kindness
● Demonstrates knowledge of and supports MSE's mission, vision and values
● Establishes a classroom environment that is organized and engaging, with systems
and procedures that manage student behavior, movement, and learning
● Partners effectively with the lead teacher to ensure children are growing and
achieving at high levels
● Establishes a strong classroom culture where children can reach their potential by
setting high expectations for themselves and others
● Shows a classroom culture that allows the children to become self-motivated and
self-directed, have an appreciation for themselves and their communities, and
where children value and love learning
● Plan and execute small and whole group lesson plans and classroom activities
consistent with Montessori philosophy and MSE instructional guidelines
● Assesses students in accordance with MSE Assessment Plan, examines student data,
and refines lesson plans to differentiate instruction for each student
● Collaborates with MSE team to improve own and others instructional practices;
shares learning and best practices
● Actively participates in all professional development activities
● Demonstrates knowledge of, and supports MSE's standards, policies, operating
instructions, confidentiality protocols, and maintains ethical standards
Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s Degree
● Montessori Certification Preferred
● PEL PreferredR
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person