Montessori Guide or Early Learning Teacher

Position Information

Position Title Montessori Guide or Early Learning Teacher Division Finance & Administration Department/Office Early Childhood Center Position Summary Information

Advertisement St. Catherine University and our Early Childhood Education program invite applications for a full-time, Montessori Guide or Early Learning Teacher position.

Our Early Childhood Center has a Four Star Parent Aware rating, the highest possible rating. The Center offers a Montessori Children's House and an Early Learning Program. The Montessori Children's House supports children in developing independence through choice of purposeful work. We provide an exemplary Early Learning experience for children ages 33 months to 5 years for families within and outside of the St. Catherine University community. Our teachers facilitate children's play and exploration in order to help them learn new skills, concepts, social skills, and critical thinking skills. We serve children ages 33 months to 6 years for families within and outside of the St. Catherine University community.

This position develops, leads and maintains a model program facilitating children's self-creation and fosters social, spiritual, emotional, cognitive, physical and critical thinking skill development.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing vision, direction and development for the Early Learning or Montessori Children's House model of early childhood education
• Develop curriculum and observation/assessment plans in alignment with the NAEYC Accreditation and Parent Aware expectations.
• Lead and guide staff in the program, including training new staff and students.
• Conduct team meetings with program staff.
• Maintain standards of practice for the program, ensuring that the program meets the requirements of NAEYC, Parent Aware, and DHS licensing (Rule 3).
• Teach in the classroom and record children's progress.
• Prepare the classroom prior to start of school year, set up new activities for the environment throughout the year, and clean up at year's end.
• Maintain an organized classroom and personal work space.
• Participate in preparation for regulatory audits and accreditation renewal.
• Attend professional development activities, train assistant teachers, participate in staff meetings and meetings with director and assistants.
• Engage parents through writing newsletters, sharing articles of interest, and preparing and conducting conferences.
• Keep current with new and effective early childhood practices and theories.

St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine University enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications Any ONE of the following:

• Diploma from the American Montessori Institute (AMI) or American Montessori Society (AMS) preprimary credential, primary diploma

OR

• Baccalaureate degree in early childhood education, child development, elementary education or early childhood special education from an accredited college or university.

OR

• Baccalaureate degree in any field with 18 quarter credits or 12 semester credits in DHS approved coursework.

OR

• License from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) for elementary education without kindergarten endorsement with 6 quarter credits within one year of initial employment teaching children under school age

OR

• License from MDE for prekindergarten or a license for elementary education with a kindergarten endorsement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in any field from an accredited college or university with (36) credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education and/or early childhood special education is preferred.
• Forty (40) weeks or more experience working with children as a teacher or assistant teacher.
• Classroom management skills, including, ability to guide and discipline children in a respectful manner
• Experience successfully collaborating with peers
• Flexibility and patience in responding to the changing needs of the classroom

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service. EEO Statement St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to "love of neighbor without distinction" and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at or . Application instructions for STAFF Visit St. Kate Careers to apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment. For information, contact Sharon Johnson at .

Given the way campus life inherently puts people in close proximity to each other, including residence and dining halls, classrooms, and gatherings, the University has determined that a vaccination requirement is the best way to keep our community safe and prevent potential outbreaks as we return to more regular, in-person operations. St. Catherine University is requiring all students, faculty (including adjuncts contracted for the fall semester and beyond), staff, and residents age 12 and older to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series, including a booster, unless the University approves a medical or religious accommodation or other accommodation/exemption as required by applicable law. New employees must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exemption/accommodation before beginning work. For more information, visit stkate.edu/coronavirus-info/vaccine .

St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number -STAFF

Posting Start Date 05/24/2022

Application Deadline 06/07/2022