SAFEGUARDING Aligned with the recommendations of the International Taskforce on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. Sakura Montessori Kindergarten, Tay Ho Tay campus, is now looking for one (01) Full-time Filipino Montessori Teacher. Candidates must have an international Montessori Certificate in order to apply. Please read below! POSITION TITLE: LEAD TEACHER (Montessori Teacher) REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL OR VICE PRINCIPAL

What we offer

• Visa/work permit sponsored, including spouse and up to 2 dependents • Paid personal leave days and public holidays • KPI (Key Performance Index) bonuses • The 11th salary as bonus for completion of 10 working months • Professional development opportunities • Ongoing support for new teachers, such as airport pickup, bank assistance, phone set-up, etc • Tuition discount for up to 2 children

Requirements 

• A Bachelor Degree in Education/ Early Childhood Studies
• MUST HAVE an International Montessori Certificate
• Must have teaching certification (TESOL, TEFL,…)
• Good English Communication Skill
• Treat the children with love and respect
• Flexible and able to adapt well in a classroom setting
• Good problem-solving skills, and planning and organizational skills
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn
• Passionate about Montessori Educational Philosophy
• Having at least 2-3 years in teaching Montessori kindergarten.

Main responsibilities for Montessori Teacher

Full and exact description of the Department’s/ Division’s main functions:

• Follow proper procedures to ensure children’s health and safety.
• Create and maintain a good and productive working environment in the class and with other departments.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the teachers in the class.
• Maintain classroom materials and equipment.
• Build and maintain good relationships and connection with parents in line with the school’s policies and procedures.

Daily

• Perform early duty and late duty as assigned by the School Board
• Demonstrate lessons to the children and record their progress and development
• Maintain a prepared classroom environment
• Coordinate with the other teachers in checking children for any signs of wound, scar or signs of illness (high body temperature) upon their arrival in class
• Coordinate with other teachers in checking the children’s bag and belongings
• Check the children’s meal and food ingredients (Note down children with history of food allergies) and assisting children who need help during meal time
• Check attendance using the hard copy and manage/demonstrate lessons during circle time
• Confirm attendance of the class using the hard copy and update Kids Online attendance for the day
• Coordinate with other teachers in ordering meals for the children and the teachers and checking request for children’s medicine and assisting in administering them
• Assign Montessori trained Teachers students that they can assist and monitor during Montessori work time.
• Do the second attendance update if needed (12:30-13:30)
• Coordinate with other teachers in responding to Kids Online messages and notices
• Support and give feedback/comments about the English teacher during English class time
• Coordinate with the other teachers and follow procedure during handover of students as well as follow bus handover procedure
• Coordinate with the other teachers and follow procedure on cleaning and check classroom equipment, electricity and overall condition of the classroom before leaving as a safety precaution
• Follow procedure for handover of children to late duty class

Weekly

• Submit weekly lesson plan and upload it on the Google Drive
• Ensure that the Gate Sign is properly posted outside the classroom
• Submit weekly notice to parents through Kids Online
• Attend the weekly department meetings
• Keep up-to-date of emails/information concerning the class and respond in a timely manner
• Check and monitor the weekly work assignment of the teachers
• Discuss and develop/ evaluate with the other Montessori Teachers and Interns the weekly lesson plan

Monthly

• Submit monthly individual feedback for all students through Kids Online
• Coordinate with the other teachers and complete the Weights and Measures checking of the children every month
• Participate in the evaluation of monthly work assignment results
• Conduct class meetings at least twice a month
• Discuss with the other Montessori Teacher and Montessori Intern the individual lesson plans of the children
• Participate and/or oversee in the preparation of teaching tools for other subjects
• Submit monthly stationery order
• Prepare the monthly work plan/ assignments for the teachers
• Ensure proper liquidation of class funds with Accounting Department

Semi Annual

• Prepare and conduct Parent-Teacher Conferences after every Semester
• Coordinate with other teachers and prepare the Progress Reports and Narratives of all students
• Coordinate with the other teachers and submit Montessori Materials Inventory

Annually

• Prepare Montessori curriculum
• Prepare and conduct Parent Orientation at the beginning of the school year