Description
Guide preschool-aged children in a Montessori classroom, using self-directed, hands-on materials and individualized lessons to promote independence, concentration, and social, physical, and intellectual growth.
- • Prepare and maintain a child-centered Montessori environment with accessible, orderly materials.
- • Present Montessori lessons in Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, and Cultural areas.
- • Observe children daily to identify interests, sensitive periods, and developmental needs.
- • Record observations and maintain individualized progress records and portfolios.
- • Create and adjust individualized work plans based on readiness and mastery.
- • Protect long, uninterrupted work cycles and support deep concentration.
- • Establish and uphold clear, respectful classroom ground rules (freedom within limits).
- • Model and teach grace and courtesy, conflict resolution, and peace education.
- • Guide care-of-self and care-of-environment routines, including hygiene and tidying.
- • Facilitate practical life activities such as food preparation, plant care, and sweeping.
- • Teach phonetic awareness and early literacy with Montessori materials.
- • Teach numeracy with concrete Montessori math materials before abstraction.
- • Read aloud and tell stories to individuals and small groups.
- • Plan and guide sensorial, art, music, and movement experiences.
- • Arrange indoor and outdoor spaces to support safe exploration and motor development.
- • Prepare, rotate, and repair materials to match developmental needs and interests.
- • Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about progress and home support.
- • Conduct parent conferences and provide Montessori education and resources.
- • Collaborate with assistants; train, schedule, and supervise their work.
- • Meet with specialists to discuss individual needs and coordinate support plans.
- • Identify potential developmental concerns and share observations with families and supervisors.
- • Maintain accurate attendance, health, and regulatory records per policy and licensing.
- • Ensure compliance with school policies, licensing, and safety procedures.
- • Plan and supervise field trips, nature walks, and community experiences.
- • Organize and display student work and classroom materials attractively and logically.
- • Select, order, and inventory Montessori materials, supplies, and classroom equipment.
- • Serve snacks consistent with nutritional guidelines; involve children in preparation and cleanup.
- • Adapt presentations and materials for varied abilities, languages, and interests.
- • Provide inclusive supports and reasonable accommodations as needed.
- • Develop enrichment and remedial activities aligned with Montessori principles.
- • Attend staff meetings, professional development, and Montessori conferences.
- • Collaborate with colleagues to evaluate and refine the Montessori program.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
