PRESCHOOL/TODDLER TEACHER

Preschool/Toddler Teacher, under Mabuhay-Montessori School Inc., reporting to the School Administrator and Executives. With their support and supervision, the teacher establishes and maintains a quality educational program that follows the Montessori philosophy and pedagogy — leading the classroom, safeguarding the children's safety and well-being, teaching and guiding assistant/substitute teachers, keeping accurate records, and communicating closely with families. Internal stakeholders are all Head Office departments; external stakeholders are clients, students, and partners. 

Classroom teaching & leadership

• Teach and supervise all students in the Montessori Method and curriculum across academic and specialty areas
• Prepare classroom materials and keep them clean and in good repair
• Plan and implement a classroom schedule with fair, equitable distribution of responsibilities among the adults
• Supervise, guide, and teach all assistant and substitute teachers in the Montessori method; co-lead teachers work cooperatively to achieve all responsibilities
• Assume leadership through appropriate, professional behavior at all times — in the building, during class and outdoor time, and in the surrounding neighborhood

Child safety & well-being

• Be responsible for the safety and physical well-being of all students at all times
• Report all accidents/incidents immediately with a written report (date, time, nature, action taken)
• Report unexplained injuries or suspected child abuse to the Education Director
• Maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration training
• Relate joyfully to children and demonstrate emotional maturity and stability

Lesson planning & records

• Prepare weekly lesson plans and record students' progress
• Prepare and submit the weekly "Peek at the Week" summary to the School Administrator by Thursday noon
• Maintain current records (communication logs, conference summaries, observation notes), available on request and kept confidential; record observations using the school's required system
• Organize notes and write reports for outside agencies and receiving schools, plus timely end-of-year reports for eligible students

Communication, parents & meetings

• Address parent, team, and child issues immediately; proactively share Montessori and child-development knowledge with parents
• Maintain ongoing team communication and share weekly staff-meeting information with the team
• Return parent calls/texts same day, reply to emails within 24 hours, and check classroom messages twice daily
• Attend all staff and after-hour parent meetings, admissions events, and classroom socials
• Prepare and participate in parent conferences at least three times per school year (including two Parent Education / Town Hall sessions)
• Organize daily time for recordkeeping and meetings with co-teachers, the Administrator, and parents

Compliance & conduct

• Follow all school policies and the Employee Handbook / Rules and Regulations
• Follow all standards of the American Montessori Society, the Department of Education, and the Department of Health
• Perform additional duties as determined by the Education or Executive Directors

• Education: Graduate of a Bachelor of Special Needs Education
• Experience: Previous experience teaching kindergarten, grade school, or students with special needs; Montessori teaching experience is an advantage but not required