Job Role: Montessori Teacher
Location: DLF Phase 1, Gurgaon
Key Responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
- Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with the school's curriculum and Montessori philosophy.
- Facilitate individualized learning by observing students interests, abilities, and developmental readiness.
- Guide students through hands-on activities that promote conceptual understanding and practical application.
- Foster literacy, numeracy, scientific thinking, creativity, and problem-solving through experiential learning.
- Encourage inquiry, exploration, and independent thinking while providing appropriate guidance and support.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
- Integrate technology and innovative teaching strategies where appropriate to enrich learning.
Classroom Environment
- Prepare and maintain an organized, attractive, and engaging Montessori learning environment.
- Ensure that Montessori materials and classroom resources are accessible, well maintained, and purposefully used.
- Establish routines that promote independence, responsibility, collaboration, and respect.
- Create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom culture where every child feels valued.
Student Development
- Observe and document each student's academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.
- Support students in developing confidence, resilience, self-discipline, and positive relationships.
- Encourage leadership, responsibility, and respect for others.
- Work collaboratively with learning support teams when additional interventions are required.
Assessment and Documentation
- Monitor student progress through continuous observation, portfolio assessments, and classroom-based evaluations.
- Maintain accurate records of student learning and development.
- Prepare progress reports and participate in parent-teacher conferences.
- Use assessment data to inform future planning and individualized support.
Professional Responsibilities
- Participate actively in professional development programmes and Montessori training.
- Collaborate with colleagues to plan curriculum, share best practices, and enhance student learning.
- Contribute to school events, exhibitions, assemblies, field trips, and co-curricular activities.
- Uphold school policies, safeguarding practices, and professional standards at all times.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Education or a relevant discipline.
- B.Ed. or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Montessori Certification (AMI, AMS, or another recognized Montessori training programme).
- Minimum 2–5 years of teaching experience in a Montessori or progressive primary school, preferably with Grades 1–3.
