About the Role
Urban Montessori Charter School is looking for a creative, flexible, and fun professional able to teach a diverse array of concepts, and able to communicate with both students and adults. Above all, this person has the enthusiasm and ability to learn how to deliver curriculum, spark curiosity, creativity and confidence in all students. The Elementary Program Leader is responsible for delivering high quality academic and enrichment instruction for up to 20 students in the 2023-2024 school year. The Program Leader will be part of a dynamic team charged with the delivery of creative, innovative, and enriching after school programs activities which will closely model the Montessori style of the day school.
Requirements
A desire to support students in improving their skills and interest
Experience working and/or volunteering with elementary-age students.
Experience with diverse families and communities.
Knowledge of or desire to learn about Montessori style teaching.
Capable of being part of an effective team
Energetic and motivational
Effective verbal and written communication skills necessary to work with children, teachers and volunteers.
Able to exercise good judgment and deal effectively with the public
Able to deal with stressful situations
Ability to spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence in students.
Ability to manage up to 20 students in a safe, respectful environment.
Open to gaining new knowledge and skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to bend, lift, and move up to 20 lbs.
Employment is contingent upon showing proof of 48 college units or passing the Instructor's Aide test.
Department of Justice clearance based on fingerprinting submission.
Proof of TB test within the last four years.
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
Supervise Program volunteers.
Prepare written and printed materials that support the after-school program and community.
Participate in staff development, consultation, training, and department meetings as well as plan and implement ongoing supervisions and meetings for Program Leaders.
About the Company
Urban Montessori Charter School's mission is to develop self-directed and engaged learners who are academically, socially and emotionally prepared to succeed in any high school. Nurturing the innovators of tomorrow to creatively meet the challenges of today's world with confidence, compassion and grace, Urban Montessori cultivates individual curiosities and strengths, while holding children to a high standard of excellence. At Urban Montessori, children deepen their understanding of what it means to live responsibly in a diverse urban community.
UMCS is a public charter school serving TK through 8th grade. The school is located in Oakland and is open to all children residing in the state of California. We serve a socio-economically, racially and culturally diverse community of children because we believe that all children learn about different backgrounds and perspectives by living and working with people from those backgrounds and perspectives.