Credentialed Early Childhood/Primary Montessori Guide (3 to 6 Years Old) | AMI Signing Bonus Availa

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $50,000 to $60,000 annually, based on credentials, educational background, and relevant experience (signing bonus for those with an AMI Credential).

STEAMsparkis seeking a Credentialed Early Childhood/Primary Montessori Guide to serve students from the ages of 3 to 6 Years Old. The Montessori Guide plays a multifaceted role in the classroom, supporting each child's holistic development and fostering a love of learning that extends far beyond the classroom walls.

Job Overview

• Do you want to be that spark in the classroom that inspires students' love of learning?
• Are you passionate about the Montessori method and all it has to offer for students' physical, social, and emotional development?
• Do you want to be part of something special?

If this is you, we want you on our STEAMspark team.

We are looking for a certified Montessori guide with the talent to enrich the learning environment with the STEAMspark curriculum, incorporating age-appropriate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics concepts.

AMI Credentialed Guides may be eligible for a signing bonus based on credential level, experience, and start date.

Please note: Signing bonuses are exclusively available to guides holding an AMI Montessori credential.

Role and Responsibilities

• Ignite the spark in the classroom.
• Complete school-sponsored AMS Montessori training.
• Implement the Montessori philosophy and curriculum into a multi-age learning environment.
• Prepare and present lesson plans accommodating for differences in student learning styles.
• Plan appropriate activities with materials that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Introduce strategies and resources, including technology, that keep students engaged.
• Conduct and document ongoing formal and informal assessments of student achievement.
• Create a peaceful classroom environment conducive to learning through appropriate classroom management strategies.
• Establish and maintain open and effective communication channels with students, parents, staff, and the administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Associate's degree
• 3+ years experience as a classroom teacher, Montessori Guide, and/or Montessori Assistant
• Montessori Credential from a MACTE accredited center
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• AMI Credential
  

Salary

• $50,000 to $60,000 annually, based on credentials, educational background, and relevant experience.
• Signing bonus available for qualified AMI Credentialed Guides

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit on the floor for presenting lessons.
• Able to lift at least 25 pounds.

About our Organization

STEAMsparkis anAMI/USA Affiliated School, with AMI/USA Affiliated recognition currently extending to our Primary program serving children ages 3 to 6, and is committed to developing a fully AMI recognized Montessori continuum for children ages 18 months through 12 years.STEAMsparkis also acandidateforAMS School Accreditationand is fully accredited throughCognia, including NCA CASI, NWAC, and SACS CASI. These distinctions allow us to serve children from 6 weeks old through 12th grade.

STEAMsparkis committed to:

• Preparing students to become top academic performers throughout their education.
• Positioning them to take on more advanced courses in secondary school.
• Enabling them to pursue higher education opportunities successfully.
• Igniting a passion for learning at an early age, our Montessori driven, STEAM integrated, age-appropriate, highly interactive curricula taught by Montessori credentialed and/or state certified educators dedicated to our students.

Here are some of the benefits of working atSTEAMspark:

• Medical (whereSTEAMsparkpicks up a generous amount of the cost), Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
• Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Mentorship Opportunities
• Continuing education opportunities through AMS affiliated programs