Montessori Teacher

Childre’ Hous Lea Guid i Oaxac, Méxic.

**Paz Montessori is seeking a Primary Lead Guide / Montessori Teacher for its Montessori Program.**

**DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION MONTESSORI (DLIM)**

We offer a **Dual Language Immersion Montessori **program that offers complete education for the hand, heart, and mind in Spanish and English.

Paz’s Dual Language Immersion Montessori program opened in 2015 and we currently have our Children's House or “Casa” (2.5- to 6-year-olds) and Lower and Upper
Elementary or “Taller” (6-12+-year-olds).

Paz Montessori is seeking a Children’s House Montessori Guide who is committed to getting it right for children from the start. We are looking for energetic, compassionate educators who delight in marveling with children and introducing the world to them. At
Paz Montessori we know the power of passionate educators when it comes to unleashing children’s potential. We are a community who seek to grow together to ensure that we meet children’s needs.

This position is for a Montessori guide who is fluent in English to lead the curriculum in our dual language immersion primary (3-6) classrooms. Montessori certification in 3-6 is preferred. If not currently certified, the applicant must be enrolled in or willing to enroll in a Montessori training program.

**Dual Language Immersion is true bilingual education.**

The goal of Dual Language Immersion is that the child becomes completely bilingual, biliterate and bicultural. This means being able to understand, speak, write and read both Spanish and English, and also to develop an understanding of and appreciation for the cultures that speak these languages.

In a Dual Language Immersion class, lessons are carefully planned, sequenced and given in both languages using second language instructional techniques such as TPRI, cloze, themes and comprehensible input. Children who are native English speakers and children who are native Spanish speakers work together as much as possible. Both
Spanish and English are given equal status and are used as a medium of instruction.
**That means that the second language isn’t just taught in isolation, academic content is also taught in the child’s second language**

Additionally, as much as possible, we would like to expose children to languages indigenous to Oaxaca as well as other foreign languages.

**Position summary**:
**The Lead Montessori Teacher **will implement curriculum in a safe, healthy and nurturing classroom environment that supports each child’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth and development.
- Facilitate classroom activities.
- Create engaging, age-appropriate lessons while holding true to the Montessori

Model.
- Establish classroom management utilizing positive coaching.
- Encourage and assist in positive social interactions.
- Ensure safety and well-being of children at all times.

**Experience and Education**:

- Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field or equivalent professional experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree or progress in course for Early Childhood Education.
- A Montessori Teaching Credential from a MACTE-recognized teacher education center at the Primary level.
- Knowledgeable about Montessori philosophy and materials.
- Prior experience with 0-5 year olds.
- Experience leading a Primary classroom and establishing clear communication with school families
- Experience in recording student progress and lesson planning
- Technical skills that support recordkeeping and communication.
- Experience working in a certified child development center.
- Specific requirements set by minimum state standards and/or accreditation.

**Professional commitment**:

- Preparation of the classroom and materials for student use following Montessori philosophy.
- Respectful and supportive role as a member of our teaching team - collaborating and sharing a growth mindset.
- Participate in a supportive professional development pathway
- Support and enhance the positive climate and community presence of our school program.

Salary and compensation will be commensurate with experience and education.

Benefits include: professional development opportunities, eligibility for tuition scholarship for staff children, flexible work environment and Oaxacan and multi cultural community.

This is Paz:
Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completo

Salario: A partir de $5,000.00 al mes

Horario:

- Turno de 8 horas

Prestaciones:

- Bebidas gratis
- Servicio de comedor
- Vacaciones adicionales o permisos con goce de sueldo

Tipos de compensaciones:

- Bono anual
- Bono de permanencia

Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial

Fecha límite para postularse: 01/08/2023
Fecha de inicio prevista: 15/08/2023