Job Description Non-Affiliated Position
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Michigan teaching certificate
- Recent and relevant Montessori training
- Preferences for ZA/ZS endorsements
- CPR certified
- Montessori based skill sets and philosophies are essential foundations for concepts including but not limited to instructional methodologies
- Ability to work collaboratively with parents and staff
- Responsible for Kindergarten instruction and oversee instruction for preschoolers
- Program licensed through the Michigan Department of Human Services
DESCRIPTION:
- Valid Elementary Michigan Teacher Certificate AMA Montessori Credentials (Pre-Primary preferred)
- Successful teaching experience (early childhood experience preferred)
- The district is seeking a highly effective pre-primary and kindergarten teacher to work within the Messmore Montessori program
- Willingness to embrace and advance the Montessori philosophies and instructional concepts is required
- Classes are multi age - 3, 4, and 5-year-olds (Kindergarten)
- The program is coordinated through Utica Community Schools Community Education Department and licensed by the Department of Human Services, Division of Child Day Care Licensing
- Other duties as assigned
- Current Montessori credentials are preferred; however, consideration will be given to those enrolled in an approved Montessori certification program this summer
Applicants must apply online at https://uticak12.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. Please scan your letter of application, resume, transcripts, credentials, letters of recommendation, and certificates and upload to your online application. Any questions may be directed via phone at 586.797.1130.
NONDISCRIMINATION It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, nation origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educational agency.