Early Childhood (3-6)Guide

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Are you a collaborative, creative Montessorian who is passionate about working with early childhood students (ages 3-6)? Do you find purpose in guiding students to be their best selves socially, emotionally, and academically in a progressive and respectful community? Casa Ranch Montessori is searching for an Early Childhood Guide for the 2021-2022 academic year. Our co-op values the rich cultures, traditions, and ethnicities our families come from, and we are looking for diverse applicants who represent these backgrounds.

We are looking for professionals who:

• Are inspired by our mission

• Embrace outdoor experiences in all kinds of conditions

• Love children and support their development

• Have a commitment to high quality care and learning

• Welcome opportunities to stretch yourself by learning and implementing new techniques and strategies to support children with learning differences or behavioral challenges

• Are a skilled classroom manager, inspiring children to be their best selves and patiently coaching them through solution-finding processes

• Delight in the details of maintaining a classroom space (both physical space and virtual space) for children to thrive

• Are a highly relational and effective communicator

• Are able to multi-task and manage a variety of responsibilities

• Have a positive attitude and are able to roll with a dynamic and creative organization

• Care about equity, diversity, and social and environmental justice

• Enjoy working in a progressive, relational, collaborative, and nature-loving team of dedicated and talented individuals

Principle Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain a healthy, safe, and positive environment for children

• Support social-emotional learning and solution-finding opportunities using the Positive Discipline framework

• Take initiative and communicate with EC team about project and curriculum ideas

• Observe and assess individual student growth and progress, and follow up with teaching team and administration when there are areas of concern

• Collaborate with Casa Ranch Montessori staff to foster a sense of community and belonging

• Implement daily practices and routines within the classroom and throughout the outdoor environment

• Observe, document, and facilitate children’s progress in the areas of their social, emotional, physical, creative, and cognitive skills

• Organize classroom materials and clean, disinfect, and sanitize the workspace to facilitating the learning process for each child

• Model safe and responsible behavior during outdoor activities, and motivate students to participate in all types of weather

• Help guide the child through self-directed activities, allowing the child to develop at their own pace

• Foster a nurturing and stimulating non-competitive environment

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree and AMI, AMS, or MACTE certification (3-6/Early Childhood)

• Student teachers working toward Montessori certification are also invited to apply to this position for a paid practicum

• Experience working with elementary-aged children and families in a group setting

• CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens certified or be willing to obtain

• Positive Discipline training, or willing to take

• Forest School/Nature-based training, or willing to take

• Anti-biased/Anti-racist training, or willing to take

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• AMI, AMS, or MACTE certification for 3-6 Early Childhood

• Strong communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues

• Strong decision-making skills to respond to risk management, emergencies, or difficult situations

• Ability and desire to support children with learning differences

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and roles, patiently and professionally

Desired Behavioral Traits and Attitudes:
Joyful, leader, team player, passionate, organized, flexible, creative, resourceful, critical thinker, and intrinsically motivated. Aligned with Casa Ranch Montessori’s mission and environmentally conscientious.

Benefits and Compensation:
Our salary is based on an 11-month work period and will be based on your education and experience. Additional compensation for master's degree in education and/or state teaching certification. This is a full-time commitment and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to grow professionally as our school expands.

To apply, please submit resume with cover letter to Priscilla Yuill, Founder & Educational Director.