Primary Teacher

Company: Administrative Assistant
Location: Fort Washington
Posted on: May 23, 2020

Job Description:

The Beddow Montessori School, a private, non sectarian school for children from 2 1/2 years of age through age 12 whose philosophy is based on the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori and is located in Fort Washington, MD is currently seeking a Primary Teacher. It is expected that Primary Montessori Teachers, in accordance with their albums, shall be responsible for the following: 1. Organization and maintenance of the Prepared Environment. 2. Organizing the following areas in the Classroom: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, and Cultural Subjects. 3. Introducing Art, Music, Movement, Grace and Courtesy, and Food Preparation to the students. 4. Training the Assistant to support the Teacher in the classroom so that lessons can be given without interruption. 5. Communicating with families so that their understanding of the Montessori curriculum grows as the year progresses. Encouraging families to observe and have conferences during the year. 6. Participating in all-School Community activities to demonstrate their commitment to Montessori principles and to their students. 7. Keeping appropriate records so that a Student Progress Report, completed in April, will accurately reflect the arc of the student's work throughout the year. The report should be the basis for the Spring conference with the parents. 8. Cooperating with other staff members in supervising dismissal and playground duty according to an agreed-upon schedule.

Keywords: Administrative Assistant, Washington DC , Primary Teacher, Education / Teaching , Fort Washington, DC