Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
Must be dedicated and passionate about Montessori early childhood education
Able to speak English fluently and clearly
Minimum of 2 years – experience in a similar setting with similar age group
Preferably qualified Montessori Level 3 and bachelor’s degree in early childhood education
The Class Teacher / Directress is responsible for:
a) Implementing the educational programme to children under her care according to the Montessori method and vision & mission of ECC
b) Assessment of learning & progress (individual & group)
c) Preparing the learning environment
d) Class management
e) Promoting Positive Relationships & Well Being; carefully and actively monitoring the welfare and holistic development of every child
f) Following the Center policies and procedures to ensure children’s physical and emotional safety at all times
g) Safeguarding & daily risk assessment
h) Self – Directed Continual Professional Development
More specifically she will;
a) Implementing the FPM educational programme according to the Montessori method and FPM ECC vision & mission
Develop lesson plans and manage the learning experiences for students to ensure the needs of the individual students and groups are met. Plan activities which are based on the level of development of the children and child interests (in accordance with the Montessori method) and which are inclusive to every child’s needs
Observe children, assess learning needs and plan next steps as a continual process • Assist children toward self-directed learning and normalization
Keep assessment records and planning for individual children and groups of children at least fortnightly, setting individual targets in a clearly labeled folder, accessible to management in the classroom
Maintain Attendance and daily observations in a clearly labeled folder, accessible to management in the classroom
Maintain a Child File for each child with individualized tracking of children’s progress
Maintain Learning Journeys including a balance of photos, work samples, observations and other evidence of children’s progress
Keep a copy of daily / weekly activity plans in a Planning Folder in class: (In case of absence the replacement Teacher should have access to plans)
Submit weekly planning (either an outline of the week ahead or a ‘reflection’ plan of previous week – with next steps), to the Manager by Monday morning
b) Preparing the Learning Environment
Maintain a neat, well-organized, and attractive prepared environment consistent with Montessori pedagogy
Refresh the environment and assemble materials for the following instructional day and make minor material repairs as needed
Keep a copy of the Staff / Parent Handbook in the classroom for reference
Display a copy of the Weekly Schedule
Display a copy of the Weekly Activity Plan
Display the Learning Goal’s for each child
Inspect resources and materials daily and replace or report damaged or lost materials
Ensure that the materials and resources are maintained and displayed tidily with consistency, so that children can access resources easily
Ensure the Montessori materials and other resources are developmentally appropriate to the children’s age and stage of development
Create interesting and engaging display boards which depict the children’s interests and progress
c) Class Management
Ensure that all preparation (for art and other activities linked to the daily plan) is prepared before the children come into class – and will not prepare while children are present
Withdraw at regular intervals to observe and record observations and make formative assessment judgements in line with the Montessori activities the children are working with
Ensure expectations are set during the first term or first 6 weeks of settling such as routines, behavior, transitioning from area to area within the facility, tidying up, and other Montessori practices
Ensure that the Behaviour Management Policy is adhered to consistently between team members
Be in the setting at least 30 minutes before the start of the day
Never leave the children with only 1 adult – if a staff member must leave the classroom for any emergency reason, she must call another adult to join the class
At the end of each term, check the classroom inventory list and submit a copy along with any order requests to the Manager
d) Positive Relationships & Well Being
Participate in the induction and transition process, assisting new children and families in becoming familiar with the environment and practices
Communicate effectively with parents about learning progress, developments and concerns via Parent & Teacher Meetings, Progress Reports as well as additional meetings with particular parents as needed / requested
Supervise and support T.A’s and Class Assistants and student teachers, offering guidance and support by giving demonstration presentations as needed, mentoring in the Montessori philosophy and maintaining regular, productive dialogue about how they should support in the class
Convey information concerning the special needs of some children and propose possible strategies that will support positive behaviour and minimise negative behaviour
Maintain daily, open communication with other staff members: Inform the C.A’s and T.A’s of the daily / weekly plan (where appropriate) and outline the assistant duties for the day
Consult with other teachers for curriculum ideas, sharing materials, and scheduling common activities
Maintain a calm, pleasant and helpful disposition with parents, children and colleagues
Maintain respectful and positive relationships with Manager, T. A’s, Class Assistants and other staff members
Maintain confidentiality with regards to the children, the Parents, the Center and staff matters
Be a role model and ensure that the support staff are pleasant, gentle with the children, at all times
Treat children with unconditional positive regard and provide individualized care for needs
Observe class’s overall feeling and tone and remain in contact with the whole group and sense changing mood or activity
Protect working children from interference
Take care of and be aware of ‘self – care’ and ‘well – being’ both on and off duty
Be aware of the importance of building positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
Work to develop close and effective relationships with parents, including opportunities to discuss and understand the child’s individual progress
Encourage parents to become involved with Center initiatives and integrate with the wider Center community
e) Safeguarding the children
Report any suspect of child abuse or neglect to the Manager (in line with the Safeguarding Policy reporting procedure)
Maintain confidentiality in matters of Child Protection and Safeguarding
Keep an updated list of allergies, food intolerances and other (non – routine care) in a clearly displayed place for all other staff to view (incase the class is covered by another staff member)
Maintain a safe, healthy and clean environment and conduct daily risk assessment within the class
Monitor visitors to the class carefully such as volunteers and mentor new staff members during their induction period
Ensure the support staff are assisting and monitoring the children at all times of the day
Ensure daily attendance is maintained and a copy updated and carried around the setting as children transition (in case of sudden evacuation)
f) Professional Development
Attend in-service, Supervision meetings, planning and staff meetings when required
Maintain dress code and personal hygiene in accordance with Center Policies & Staff Handbook
Participate in professional activities designated by the Manager which may include workshops, insets, meetings, assessment, reporting to parents, planning and other professional pursuits
Attend up a combination of trainings which include those from an external provider, internal insets and self- directed learning as arranged according to own CPD Pathway
Take part in Peer Review sessions each term (observe a neighboring teacher)
Take part in the Staff Appraisal at the end of the Academic Year and discuss personal and professional goal setting with the Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: AED5,000.00 – AED7,000.00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
teaching (Preferred)