Upper Elementary Teacher

Montessori guide, Upper Elementary

Sherwood Montessori Charter School

2024-2025 School Year

Submit resume, cover letter, & statement of teaching philosophy to: michelle@sherwoodmontessori.org

Subject line: "Montessori Teacher Pool Application"

Apply by May 1st.

Sherwood Montessori is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Each teacher at Sherwood Montessori must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited, degree-granting institution and a valid authorization from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) to serve as a California Credentialed teacher. Teachers with Montessori training from a Montessori-accredited institution would be given strong preference. Experienced Montessori -trained teachers who possess an Intern Credential will be considered while working toward the completion of their California credential.

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited, to the following:
1. Implement research-based programs that show consistent and continued gains in student learning and mastery of academic skills.
2. Design and develop an educational environment that accommodates an instructional learning program for students based on Montessori principles and research-based practices.
3. Implement grade level appropriate instructional techniques to foster self-esteem and academic success for students.
4. Use academically culturally appropriate resources and curriculum to guide instruction.
5. Collaboratively develop and responsibly implement individualized educational plans (IEP).
6. Facilitate community outreach.
7. Support and participate in activities of Sherwood Montessori Parent Organization.
8. Collaborate as a member of an educational Professional Learning Community.
9. Set up accountability systems for formative assessments and evaluations of progress, achievement, attitude and/or behavior differences of students.
10. Work with staff, volunteers, tutors, interns, and parents to assist with program implementation.
11. Participate in professional in-service training activities.
12. Use multiple assessments to identify, monitor, assess, and evaluate academic achievement of students.

Sherwood Montessori is committed to hiring the most qualified individuals that can demonstrate responsibility for providing both an excellent education and a nurturing environment that is reflective of the school’s mission.