Qualifications: 

• Montessori teaching credential for at least one level; preference will be given to candidates with more than one level and/or intent to obtain additional training after hire. 
• At least five years full-time as a lead teacher in a Montessori school
• College degree (minimum BA/BS)
• All required clearances

Benefits: Competitive compensation. Health, dental & vision insurance. Retirement plan and term life.

To apply: Email to Head of School Sarah Sweeney-Denham,  ssweeneydenham@gtms.org:  a letter of interest, resume, and either:  a writing sample related to Montessori education, or a presentation you have given about Montessori education, such as you might share with professional colleagues or families.

Deadline: 4/1/21. Position start date: 7/1/21. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Additional responsibilities include: 

Program:

• Developing programs and setting priorities/goals for each academic year with Level Coordinators and Lead Teachers
• Summer Camp oversight with Camp Director
• Participate in student evaluation meetings with faculty, parents, specialists/consultants and mediate action plans for students with faculty and parents
• Coordinate School Psychologist and corresponding schedule
• Coordinate teachers’ support for children at home in case of school closure through virtual learning program

Faculty:

• Faculty/Staff coordination—working with level coordinators, approving requests for time off, coordinating staffing for all breaks, responding to individual issues and concerns of staff members, overseeing/training substitutes
• Faculty communication/Professional Development—staff meetings, planning in-services days, reading recommendations/reports, faculty/staff training, etc.
• Faculty hiring—Review resumes, conduct initial interviews, coordinate and conduct committee interviews, tour candidates, complete reference checks. 
• In collaboration with the HOS, coordinate faculty training regarding requirements and guidelines in response to COVID-19 from CDC and DHS.
• Summer mailing to faculty/staff of all necessary communication regarding the beginning of school with support of Administrative Assistants.
• With Level Coordinators, coordinate mentoring program for new Faculty/Staff members
• Faculty/Staff supervision—observation, feedback, professional goal setting, evaluation 
• Observe classrooms and meeting with teaching teams at least twice each year

Parent:

• Parent communication—responding to concerns, attending parent meetings and functions, etc.
• Follow up with parents through “new parent” orientation
• Meet with parents as needed

Administrative:

• Work with Enrollment Management Director on admissions
• Participate in PAIS/AMS accreditation and DHS licensing 
• Participate in related Committees, e.g.: Parent Association 
• Assist in drafting and finalizing the calendar for the year
• Complete 6 hours minimum professional training annually—workshops, webinars, conferences, etc.-not always during scheduled work hours
• Assist with other related functions and activities as may be requested by the Head of School

Events:

• Professional Development planning w HoS (Childcare for Primary students-Eileen)
• Grandparents/Special Friends Day
• Classroom visits
• LT & Specialists evaluations—system needs to be refined
• Parent Association with Directors of Communications & Enrollment Management
• Faculty meetings
• Internal marketing (shared by all directors, faculty)
• K to K coffee (MED, EMD)
• After School Enrichment (w Eileen)
• K Overview Night
• K Celebration (w Primary Coordinators)