The Specialist understands and promotes the school’s mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. The Specialist is responsible for providing a Montessori classroom instructional program that supports the individual needs of the children in accordance with the school’s mission and vision. 

 

Specialist Qualifications:

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• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent, preferred.

• Minimum of two to three years related experience, preferred.

• Specialized training, licenses or certifications that are required by state law or regulatory agencies. 

• Proficient in the area of specialty, such as language instruction, outdoor education, music, art, drama, and physical education such as dance, exercise, or yoga.

• General understanding of Montessori theory, as it impacts the style of lesson giving.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Evidence of continuing education and professional growth to include meeting all necessary requirements as established by state law and regulatory agencies.

• Must be able to pass a background check.

• Within first 30 days of employment must be able to meet all necessary requirements as established by state law and regulatory agencies.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Implements the area of specialty utilizing individual, small group, and whole class lessons.

• Designs and creates a curriculum suitable for the varying ages of the children.

• Prepares specialist lessons prior to instructional time.

• Introduce children to language instruction, outdoor education, music, art, drama, and physical education or other area of specialty through singing, playing instruments, performance, movement, and hands-on outdoor adventures.

• Collaborate with the Montessori Guide to integrate area of specialty with current classroom works.

• Provide materials and different cultures at age-appropriate levels, developmental planes, and interests.

• Incorporate all instruction with the Montessori philosophy and curriculum.

• Introduce activities to create a curiosity and interest in the children.

• Models and implements positive classroom leadership.

• Attend and participate in staff meetings, when appropriate.

• Other duties, as assigned.

 

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, bend, lift and work in an outdoor playground environment for extended periods of time while supervising children.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.