Location
New York
Salary
$55,000 - $85,000 / YEAR
The teacher is responsible for creating a stimulating Montessori learning environment and facilitating student development through observation and assessment. They will also collaborate with the faculty on curriculum development and maintain active communication with parents.
Candidates must have a minimum of two years of teaching experience and a Montessori certification. A Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field is required, with a preference for a Master's degree.
Description Battery Park Montessori is hiring a Preschool Montessori Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year beginning August 1, 2026.
Battery Park Montessori is a trilingual Montessori program with Spanish, Mandarin and English speaking teachers. We are proud to be a home for teachers with exceptional standards and a deep passion for engaged learning. We hold the belief that great teaching can make the world a better place. Our teachers see themselves as committed professionals and constantly develop skills in planning, classroom preparation, student facilitation and observation/assessment.
ABOUT YOU You are knowledgeable about the Montessori curriculum and philosophy and are able to successfully employ highly effective teaching practices You love to create welcoming and stimulating learning environments for infants and toddlers You are experienced in creating works – that are in line with the philosophy – intended to specifically teach language. You enjoy collaborating with fellow teachers to co-create curriculum You are dedicated to internationalism and anti-bias teaching practices and maintain a positive school culture for everyone in the community You have exceptional communication skills with children, teachers and parents and a nurturing, supportive approach You are trustworthy flexible, and dependable
ROLE OF THE MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL TEACHER Create welcoming, functional, safe, attractive, de-cluttered, stimulating and physically comfortable learning environments Assist children during bathroom or hygiene-related activities Work with the team to establish classroom procedures and protocols and shared responsibilities across the school (i.e. laundry duty, pantry clean-up, library organization, etc.) Conduct parent information sessions, parent education events, and attend parent social events that build community – most of which take place in the evenings Maintain observation records of student assessment over the year Communicate with parents, both formally and informally Participate collaboratively in curriculum development, program planning, school evaluation processes, and other faculty meetings as required by the school administration Participate in in-service educational activities provided by the school and/or self-elected professional growth activities.
Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance plans Generous paid time off policies 401K retirement account with up to 4% matching Tuition discounts to children of employees Professional development and training Professional, dedicated team of teachers who care deeply about our work
Montessori teaching experience required Education: Bachelors Degree in Education or a related field (Masters preferred) or candidates that meet the requirements of a Preschool group teacher in New York City Experience: Minimum of two (2) years teaching experience Fluent in English (able to successfully attend workshops, read professional information and work collaboratively in the language.) Strong oral and written communication skills Legally authorized to work now and in the future in the United States
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