Job description

About us

Steamboat Montessori is a small school in Steamboat Springs, CO. We are a free public charter school striving to nurture each student’s intellectual curiosity through a prepared and peaceful Montessori environment. Our culture is rooted in kindness, belonging, and relentlessly pursuing learning and growing together as global citizens. Steamboat Montessori offers programs for preschool through 6th grade, and provides an authentic Montessori experience to children in the beautiful Yampa Valley. Established in 2016, we serve 160 students in the resort town of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. We offer locally competitive salaries and benefits. Steamboat Montessori is always looking for great people to join our team, and we encourage you to reach out at any time. General inquiries can be sent to frontdesk@steamboatmontessori.org. Parties applying to specific vacancies should email application materials in PDF format to Emily Barnhart, Head of School. Our school is continually seeking to meet dynamic individuals with energy and enthusiasm for the following positions: .

Our work environment includes:

Ongoing professional development

A network of supportive peers and mentors who regularly share best practices

● Comprehensive benefits package including PERA

● The opportunity to contribute to a high-quality educational program that serves the individual needs of each child

● Prioritization of staff wellness and satisfaction

● Contract Days (178)

ELEMENTARY LEAD RESPONSIBILITIES

● Develop and implement curriculum according to curriculum guidelines of the Montessori method, Steamboat Montessori, and the Colorado Academic Standards. ● Engage in the teaching and learning cycle to adapt and meet the individual needs of students. ● Demonstrate understanding of and ability to implement Montessori teaching strategies plus a broad repertoire of teaching strategies that honor varied needs of children. ● Assess student performance frequently and objectively and implement an effective record keeping system of student progress in line with Montessori best practices and school-wide policies. ● Prepare an environment in which materials are complete and correspond to the needs of the group; for maintaining a clear, orderly, and attractive Montessori environment, including the care and maintenance of classroom materials and equipment, and maintaining inventory of classroom materials. ● Create an environment that demonstrates rapport with and respect and kindness for all students, as well as between students. The teacher will model and teach conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies in the classroom. ● Facilitates resolution of problems that might arise with students and parents ● Accept responsibility for the safety of the children left in their charge until dismissed to a responsible adult. ● The teacher will participate in a regular evaluation process including classroom observations, feedback conferences, and an annual self-evaluation toward goals set by the teacher and / or in conjunction with the Head of School ● Participate in professional development activities (both within the school community and via attendance at conferences, workshops, etc.) ● Establish relationships and regularly communicates with parents of students and maintains regular communication with parents regarding their child’s progress ● Provide for parent conferences, meetings and communication throughout the school year in accordance with school policy and procedures. ● Participating in community outreach activities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• English
• History
• Math
• Reading
• Science
• Social Studies

School type:

• Charter school
• Montessori
• Public school

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Steamboat Springs, CO 80487: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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