<p>Southern Montessori School is an independent, non-denominational ELC to Year 9 school. We follow the Montessori philosophy and implement a Montessori curriculum alongside the Australian Curriculum. Maria Montessori’s view of education was child centered. It was her intention to develop a method of education that allows children to develop their potential in a non-competitive, nurturing and carefully prepared environment, free of rewards and punishments.</p> <p>We are currently seeking two passionate Primary School Teachers to join our team—one to teach Cycle 2 (Years 1–3) and one to teach Cycle 3 (Years 4–6).</p> <p><strong>CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Create a safe, healthy, clean and organised learning environment conducive to learning through the application of Montessori principles and practices</li> <li>Create a positive, nurturing, and appropriately challenging learning environment which facilitates personalised learning and fosters agency, engagement, choice and independence</li> <li>Hold high expectations of each student</li> <li>Implement humanistic intervention strategies so as to guide students to become self-regulated, resilient, responsible and caring members of the school and wider community</li> <li>Plan, implement and evaluate a high-quality Montessori program that simultaneously addresses all areas of learning as required by State and Commonwealth curriculum guidelines</li> <li>Prepare and submit unit plans in line with school expectations</li> <li>Maintain accurate and timely records of student progress and achievement</li> <li>Develop and implement appropriate evaluation and assessment strategies and procedures including the use of observation as a tool to monitor learning</li> <li>Uphold the school’s vision, mission, philosophy and values and act at all times to ensure that the school’s reputation is maintained</li> <li>Comply with all school policies and procedures</li> <li>Establish and maintain effective communication with colleagues</li> <li>Engage in appropriate communication with parents as required</li> </ul> <p><strong>ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul> <li>South Australian Teacher’s Registration</li> <li>Working with Children Check</li> <li>Mandatory Notification Training (RRHAN-EC Masterclass)</li> <li>First Aid qualification (incl. CPR)</li> <li>Protective Practices Training</li> <li>Montessori experience is considered favourably</li> </ul> <p>Full Position Description is available on our website <a href="https://southernmontessori.sa.edu.au/our-school/employment-opportunities/" rel="nofollow">here.</a></p>