We are currently accepting applications from qualified applicants for 2019-2020 school year:

• Lower Elementary Teacher Assistant

• Upper Elementary Teacher Assistant

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For more information please visit EdJoin at: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/Jobs?districtID=4543&catID=0

Interested in teaching at Bella Mente Montessori Academy?

Requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree

• Professional Clear or Intern California State Teaching Credential (Teacher can begin California Credential Intern program their first year at Bella Mente fulfilling this requirement)

• Montessori Certification from a Montessori Accreditation Committee for Teacher Education (MACTE) approved program (AMS, AMI, NCME, etc.) appropriate to age level being taught; AMS preferred.

• Current California First Aid and CPR Training

• Minimum of 5 years Montessori classroom teaching experience preferred

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Major areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

• Understanding and promoting the school’s vision, mission, and goals to students, parents, and community.

• Working with the community of administrators, teachers, parents, students, and board of directors, in articulating and maintaining the integrity and scope of the Montessori method.

• Preparing the Montessori classroom environment to meet the students’ needs and interests.

• Presenting consistent individual and group lessons to the students and supporting each child’s direction and success.

• Meeting regularly with students to work with them in assessing their own success and facilitating an individual path of progress.

• Working with students of varying abilities assigned to the classroom, including those with learning difficulties as diagnosed, as well as attending meetings to support children who require it.

• Maintaining student records, reports, evaluations, inventories, and tests.

• Participate in field trips and overnights if necessary.

• Attending board meetings, committee, and any other meetings relevant to teaching as necessary.

• Continuing professional development and participating in recommended conferences, training programs, courses, and other areas of professional growth.

To Apply:

A complete application consists of the following:

• A cover letter specific to your qualifications for the position

• A résumé

• Copy of your credentials- CA and Montessori (CA credential -please provide document #)

• Unofficial copy of transcripts showing degrees awarded (official transcripts will be required at time of employment)

• A list of three references (Parent, Co-worker, Administrator) and letters of recommendation.

• Current and Desired compensation levels.

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Before submitting, please ensure you have included all requested items above.

Complete applications should be submitted through:

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Bella Mente Montessori Academy

Attn: Human Resources
1737 W. Vista Way
Vista, CA 92083

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