Certified Montessori Teacher (6-9,9-12) - 2024/2025 Academic Year

Certified Montessori teacher (6-9,9-12) (2024-2025)

The Island Private School of Limassol in Cyprus opened for the first 500 students in September 2022. As an ambitious polysystemic school we are now planning to launch our Montessori curriculum and we are now looking for competent, experienced and, above all, passionate Certified Montessori teacher (6-9,9-12) to join our team for the academic year 2024-2025. 

In this sunny, safe and by the sea side of the earth, we are also in the process of planning our new school campus on a beautiful 50,000 m2 site to be completed approximately by end of 2025, that will include kindergartens, elementary and high schools, an international boarding school, and accommodation for teachers. This is a great opportunity to join a growing school on the cusp of a major turning point.

The Position:

General responsibilities:

• Observing, guiding, supervising, and assessing children while they learn in the classroom environment.
• Developing lesson plans, independent learning exercises, curricula, and methods that cater to the needs of the individual child.
• Creating and maintaining a safe, clean, stimulating classroom where all children feel safe and valued.
• Establishing rapport and building relationships with students based on trust.
• Setting an excellent example for students and instilling good values in them like honesty, accountability, understanding, tolerance, respect, love, and kindness.
• Monitoring and assessing student progress and writing up reports.
• Ensuring classroom supplies and equipment are available and in working condition.
• Updating records on the school database and handling various other administrative tasks.
• Participating in school activities and accompanying students on field trips.
• Interviewing and assisting with the training of all new teachers.

Qualifications:

• Montessori certified Lower (6-9) and Upper (9-12) (Elementary years)
• Bachelor’s degree in education would be considered an advantage
• Professional Educator Diploma or other teacher qualification if available would be advantageous (e.g. QTS, PGCE).
• At least three years of experience in a Montessori classroom is a must 
• Passionate about alternative education.
• An ability to teach groups of children of varying ages, needs, and abilities.
• Patience and excellent observational, communication, and diagnostic skills.
• The ability to multitask, keep calm under pressure, and treat everyone with love and respect.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• A lifelong learner who can be a good role model for children.

Benefits:

• A unique opportunity for a career in a fast-growing polysystemic school
• Competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience
• Paid Vacation
• Discounted tuition fees for children (if applicable)
• Full Assistance with Migration Application process for the whole family
• Modern & Professional Work Environment
• Paid flat & Car Rental for 2 weeks - Assistance to find your own place will be provided
• Optional participation in the Company’s Group Medical Scheme
• Opportunities to learn and develop yourself

Position Working Days/hours: 

Monday to Friday, 8:00-16:00

Applications must include a brief statement (no longer than a page) describing the key features of your philosophy of education and approach to working with young people. Please indicate clearly in your application how your experience and expertise might align with the expectations we have highlighted. 

Safeguarding: At The Island Private School of Limassol, we follow safer recruitment practices and we are committed to the Safeguarding of our students. As such this post is subject to reference and police checks. 

GDPR: Applicants should note that based on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), all applications/CVs are kept in our database based on the consent period each candidate applied for. In case you have forwarded us your CV in the past and you are interested in this position, please apply again