Full-Time Montessori Teacher

Position Overview:

Children’s House looking to hire positive and reliable individuals who have a love of teaching and are adaptable, caring, and team-oriented. Montessori experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities include:

• Plan, prepare, and implement engaging Montessori lessons and activities.
• Observe and assess individual student development and progress, tailoring instruction to meet each child’s needs.
• Prepare and maintain a clean, organized, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative atmosphere that supports social and emotional growth.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents, providing updates on student progress and classroom activities, including parent-teacher conferences and weekly newsletters.
• Supervise and mentor assistant teachers or support staff as needed.
• Participate in school events, professional development, and community-building activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
• 2+ of teaching experience in a Montessori environment.
• Strong understanding of Montessori philosophy and methodology.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their developmental journey

Preferred Qualifications:

• Montessori certification from a AMS-accredited program

Children's House of Columbia has been a Montessori school serving the Columbia community for the past 40 years. We have a student population of about 80 children, ages 2-6 years old and affiliated with AMS.

We also provide the possibility to pursue further education through Montessori training to become Montessori certified. Columbia is a great town to live in with 110,000 residents, and three college campuses. We are located on campus at the University of Missouri. There are plenty of art, cultural and educational opportunities. We have music and film festivals, sports events, indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, and numerous trails and nature areas. For additional information about our school, please visit our website www.comomontessori.com