Early Childhood Lead Teacher-Montessori School

Company Description

Welcome to Sunset Montessori School, a 46-year-old Montessori school that is a subsidiary to the 87 year old nonprofit organization, The Hearing and Speech Center of Florida. Our SMS program follows Montessori Methodology and we seek dedicated credentialed staff members to grow and make our programs flourish. The school is quaint, small ratios, and has beautiful grounds for the staff, families and children to enjoy. 

Job Description

We are seeking a Head Teacher with DCF credentials (or in process of obtaining) to be the leader of the Educational Programming.

Candidate salary will be pending the current credentials: Top tier salary incudes Degree is Early childhood, Montessori certification (AMS/AMI) and DCF director credential; however, we will support other teachers in obtaining additional credentials.

The Head Teacher will be responsible for overseeing all the academic programmatic aspects, staffing, training and provisions of educational activities.

Head Teacher will work alongside administration team for development of programs and grant opportunities.

This position is a full time annual position;

S/he will provide quality and child directed education to children within small teacher /child ratios.

We will facilitate certifications in Montessori and DCF requirements if and as needed

BILINGUAL (English-Spanish language) a plus but English  Proficiency is Necessary!

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Experience as an early childhood teacher for the preschool aged children (3-6 certification)
• DCF staff certificate required to work with preschool aged children ; director credential a plus!
• Ability to work well with families and other team members.
• Dept. of Education teaching certificate a big plus! (salary will be raised with DOE teaching certificate)
• Montessori certification or ability to train and get certified-immediately.
• Complete understanding and ability to implement all regulatory processes.
• Participate in parent and staff meetings pertaining to programs you serve.
• Participation in grant(s)/ professional programming- we will train you if you are interetsed.
• Participation in programmatic planning for summer programs.

SMS offers training and tuition reimbursement benefits as applicable; benefits to full time staff; inclusive of extensive PTO, health care options and supplemental tuition for children of employees to attend the program. Salary for positions have a range and is based on educational degrees, certifications, and years of experience.; however, we will compete with current salary and market.

Please contact us for more information:

305-666-2008 School Direct line

305-271-7343-Ask for Education Programs Division

or email us your resume

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.