Southern Montessori School is an independent, non-denominational ELC to Year 9 school. We follow the Montessori philosophy and implement a Montessori curriculum alongside the Australian Curriculum. Maria Montessori’s view of education was child centered. It was her intention to develop a method of education that allows children to develop their potential in a non-competitive, nurturing and carefully prepared environment, free of rewards and punishments.

We are currently Seeking a Primary School Teacher for Years 4,5,6 on Maternity Cover Position.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Create a safe, healthy, clean and organised learning environment conducive to learning through the application of Montessori principles and practices

· Create a positive, nurturing, and appropriately challenging learning environment which facilitates personalised learning and fosters agency, engagement, choice and independence

· Hold high expectations of each student

· Implement humanistic intervention strategies so as to guide students to become self-regulated, resilient, responsible and caring members of the school and wider community

· Plan, implement and evaluate a high-quality Montessori program that simultaneously addresses all areas of learning as required by State and Commonwealth curriculum guidelines

· Prepare and submit unit plans in line with school expectations

· Maintain accurate and timely records of student progress and achievement

· Develop and implement appropriate evaluation and assessment strategies and procedures including the use of observation as a tool to monitor learning

· Uphold the school’s vision, mission, philosophy and values and act at all times to ensure that the school’s reputation is maintained

· Comply with all school policies and procedures

· Establish and maintain effective communication with colleagues

· Engage in appropriate communication with parents as required

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

· South Australian Teacher’s Registration

· Working with Children Check

· Mandatory Notification Training

· First Aid qualification

· Protective Practices Training

· Montessori experience is considered favourably

Full Position Description is available on our website:

https://southernmontessori.sa.edu.au/our-school/employment-opportunities/