Substitute Guide / Teacher – Upstone Montessori School – Nashua, NH

The substitute guide shares responsibilities with, and follows the lead of, the lead guide to oversee all aspects of a mixed-age Montessori classroom of 3- to 6-year-olds. They must know how to create and maintain a classroom culture which values respect, safety, and engaged learning. Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing and maintaining the environment, recording student progress, making and recording student observations, leading circle-time activities, and interfacing with caregivers.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized and prepared yet can think on their feet and adapt to new situations; have the ability to notice, assess, and solve problems; have a good sense of when and when not to intervene for a child; have strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport with children and adults alike; have the ability to successfully navigate a cooperative team-teaching environment; be able to contribute in a collaborative environment designed to meet the needs and interests of young children; and have a personal philosophy that aligns with that of Upstone.

Position Details
Year-round position
Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience
Approximately 6 days a month, hours are inconsistent and will be as early as 7:30 AM, or may go as late as 6 PM, with occasional nights and weekends as a possibility

Qualifications
Teaching experience in a Montessori classroom is ideal
Experience working with young children
Able to lift a 3- to 6-year-old child if necessary

Review our website and submit a resume, cover letter, and any additional application materials to careers [at] upstoneschool [dot] org.

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Other

Hours per week:

• Less than 10
• 10-19

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Remotely:

• No