Montessori Infant/Toddler Course Level Coordinator

Spring Education Group's Early Childhood Education Division includes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre-K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after-school programs. Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches - including our proprietary Links to Learning curriculum that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early-age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods - AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) and AMS (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish.

Eagle Montessori Teaching Academy, part of Spring Education Group family of schools, is seeking a Montessori Infant/Toddler Course Level Coordinator for the teacher training program. They are responsible for managing the course level for which the Program Director does not have a Montessori credential. This is a Part Time, year round position with an estimated 5hr/week.

It Takes a Village....

Eagle Montessori Teaching Academy (EMTA) is dedicated to training Montessori teachers with the fundamental principles upon which Maria Montessori centered her philosophy. EMTA is committed to provide adult learners with a positive learning environment, enriched with opportunities to work, and learn with highly qualified Montessori teachers in a beautiful classroom setting.

Responsibilities...

Managing the Infant/Toddler course level including the development of the Infant/Toddler curriculum.

Maintaining standards required for accreditation and affiliation through MACTE and AMS.

Collaborating closely with the EMTA Program Director and instructors to foster teamwork and promote accountability.

Building connections with Montessori community members including instructors, adult learners, and Spring Education shared services.

Continuously recognizing and developing plans to address content gaps in the EMTA Infant/Toddler Program.

Developing and executing program offerings under the guidance of the VP of School of Operations and the EMTA Program Director.

Managing, strategizing, and prioritizing AMS Infant/Toddler training programs for EMTA.

Assessing, evaluating, and supporting faculty members.

Tracking and assessing the advancement of adult learners using Schoology.

Coordinating field consultant visits.

The Essentials...

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. College/University or its equivalent.( If the degree is from a regionally accredited college/university outside of the U.S., a transcript must be submitted to a U.S. credentialing agency for credit evaluation. If the evaluation determines that the non-U.S. transcript is equivalent to a Bachelor's degree or higher in the U.S., the requirement will be met.)

A MACTE Montessori Infant/Toddler credential.

30 hours of continuing professional development for the last three years.

Professional experience in the last 5 years.(Examples include letters of recommendation, examples of curriculum development, publications, and professional presentations.)

At least three years of consistent teaching experience with children in a Montessori classroom after receiving the credential at the level the coordinator represents.

Experience teaching adults, educational administration, and curriculum development.

Current AMS Membership.

Excellent oral, written, presentation, and communication skills.

Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments with attention to details.

Experience managing others while developing a strong sense of team.

Proficiency with computer and web skills, including but not limited to G-Suite, MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint.

Significant experience managing complex projects.

Must successfully clear criminal background check without exception.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must be willing to travel for 5 week summer residency

But wait, there's more...

https://www.eaglemontessoriteachingacademy.com/

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

Other details

• Job Function: Montessori
• Pay Type: Salary