Montessori Teacher, E1-Lower Elementary (grades 1, 2, and 3)
Duties of the Position: Develop and implement lessons that reflect the district Essential Learning Standards while integrating age and developmentally appropriate practices for elementary students through the Montessori approach to education.
Special Skills/Education Required: Must be certified or eligible to be certified by the Wisconsin DPI to teach children in grades 1, 2, and 3. Must be willing to teach in a multi-age environment using the Montessori principles of education with fidelity. Must be trained or willing to be trained at the Lower Elementary level in Montessori. Must be child-centered and able to work cooperatively with staff.
Additional Comments: Special consideration given to persons trained through an American Montessori Society approved training site. Prefer knowledge of/experience with Responsive Classroom, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), Response to Intervention (RtI), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)and/or Restorative Practices. This person will also play an essential role in the promotion and continued development of Sparta Montessori School, which is a public charter school within the Sparta Area School District.
Eligible License Types: Must be certified or eligible to be certified by the Wisconsin DPI to teach pre-kindergarten and kindergarten aged children through one or more of the following pathways:
70 Early Childhood (EC) PK-3,
71 Early Childhood-Middle Childhood (EC-MC) PK-6
74 Early Childhood-Adolescence (EC-A) PK-12
19 Charter School Instructional Staff Permit
WI Montessori License
Work Schedule of the Position: 7:30-3:30, School year calendar
Anticipated Start Date: New teacher inservice August, Montessori Training if needed
Application Deadline: June 30 or until filled
Contact Person/Supervisor: Dr. Wendy Bernett (608)366-3468
To Apply: Please submit standard application form, online cover letter, resume’, all transcripts, and three letters (only three) of recommendation via WECAN.
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