Lead Montessori Teacher - Infant Classroom

Montessori Global Research Institute is a vibrant, diverse, and nurturing community committed to providing a Montessori education to children. Our school fosters independence, curiosity, and a love for learning in each child. We are dedicated to creating an environment where both students and educators thrive.

As an Assistant Teacher, you will work closely with the Lead Teacher to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for our young learners. Your primary responsibility will be to support the implementation of the Montessori curriculum, fostering the social, emotional, and cognitive development of each child.

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum
• Planning: Develop and implement developmentally appropriate Montessori-inspired curriculum and activities tailored to the needs and interests of infants, fostering their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
• Classroom
• Management: Create a safe, nurturing, and organized environment that promotes exploration, discovery, and independence among infants, maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in the classroom.
• Individualized
• Learning: Observe each infant closely to understand their unique strengths, interests, and developmental milestones, and adapt teaching strategies and materials accordingly to support their individualized learning journey.
• Parent
• Communication: Establish and maintain open, positive, and collaborative communication with parents/guardians, providing regular updates on their child's progress, achievements, and any concerns or milestones.
• Staff
• Collaboration: Work closely with assistant teachers and other staff members to coordinate daily activities, share observations, and collaborate on curriculum planning and implementation, fostering a supportive team environment.
• Professional
• Development: Engage in continuous professional development to stay informed about best practices in infant education, Montessori philosophy, and child development, and incorporate new knowledge and skills into classroom practices.
• Assessment and
• Documentation: Conduct ongoing assessments of infants' development and progress, documenting observations, milestones, and achievements in individualized portfolios or progress reports to share with parents and colleagues.
• Parent
• Education: Provide guidance, support, and resources to parents/guardians on topics related to infant development, Montessori principles, and parenting strategies, fostering a partnership between home and school.