Description
Guide children's academic, practical life, and social development using Montessori methods in a prepared, mixed-age classroom that fosters independence, curiosity, and community.
- • Prepare and maintain a child-centered Montessori environment and materials.
- • Present Montessori lessons individually and in small groups using the three-period lesson.
- • Observe students daily and document readiness, interests, and mastery.
- • Create individualized work plans and adapt materials to diverse needs.
- • Establish norms of grace, courtesy, and collaborative problem-solving.
- • Protect uninterrupted work cycles while offering choice within clear limits.
- • Integrate language, math, sensorial, practical life, cultural, art, and science studies.
- • Guide care of self, others, and the environment to build independence.
- • Conduct read-alouds, literature circles, and storytelling to develop language.
- • Provide formative feedback and portfolio-based assessment in place of grades where possible.
- • Communicate lesson objectives and expectations clearly to students.
- • Confer regularly with parents or guardians to share progress and goals.
- • Maintain accurate records and prepare narrative progress reports.
- • Collaborate with assistants and colleagues to plan, rotate, and sequence materials.
- • Plan and supervise cultural celebrations, field studies, and community service.
- • Teach proper use and care of materials and ensure classroom safety.
- • Incorporate outdoor learning, movement, and practical life activities.
- • Use technology and audiovisual aids purposefully to extend learning.
- • Provide targeted intervention or enrichment; coordinate support services as needed.
- • Support inclusion and accommodations in partnership with specialists and families.
- • Lead peace education, community meetings, and conflict resolution lessons.
- • Facilitate student-led conferences and curate learning portfolios.
- • Organize, inventory, and order Montessori materials and supplies.
- • Attend staff meetings, professional development, and accreditation activities.
- • Prepare and submit required plans, records, and compliance reports.
- • Coordinate and supervise assistants, volunteers, and parent participation.
- • Participate in school duties such as arrival, recess, lunch, and dismissal.
- • Align practice with Montessori scope and sequence and school curricula.
- • Administer required assessments and interpret results to inform instruction.
- • Prepare classroom displays that highlight process and student ownership.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
