Early Childhood Montessori Teacher
Inner Sydney Montessori School - Balmain Campus
Balmain, New South Wales
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- April 2021
- Apply by:
- 21 April 2021
Job overview
Early Childhood Montessori Teacher
(commencing early Term 2 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter)
The Principal of Inner Sydney Montessori School (ISMS) invites applications for the position of Early Childhood Teacher, from age 3 – 6 Montessori trained teachers, for this Teacher (Director) position in a 3 – 6 years classroom. This is an excellent opportunity for an educator who has a passion for child-focused, kinaesthetic and project-based learning.
We facilitate a child-centred pedagogical model tailored to individualised and independent learning with respect to the social, emotional and intellectual development of the child.
About Us
Well located in the vibrant suburbs of Balmain and Lilyfield in Sydney, ISMS has an enviable, small school reputation whilst being one of the largest Montessori schools in Australia. ISMS is a friendly and dynamic Pre and Primary School with students at the heart of everything they do. The staff create nurturing classrooms where each child develops a healthy self-concept, positive values, strong skills, a deep academic understanding, curiosity and an appreciation of nature and the world around them.
Recognised as one of Australia’s leading Montessori registered schools, this child focused Pre and Primary School is at enrolment capacity with around 300 students between the ages of 3-12. In addition, around 100 students are enrolled per term in the Infant Community Program for 0-3 year olds.
About You
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic educator with an embedded understanding and appreciation of the Montessori philosophy. You will have a reputable Montessori 3 - 6 Diploma and hold a relevant teaching qualification. You must have full Australian working rights, with no restrictions.
You will have NESA accreditation, a Working With Children Check number, a Child Protection Certificate (CHCPRT001) and a valid ACECQA recognised first-aid qualification (or be willing to obtain one), supported by the School.
You will demonstrate:
- A passion for Montessori education and a strong desire to work within a collaborative, authentic Montessori environment;
- The ability to promote a positive and supportive ethos for pupils where all are valued, encouraged and challenged to achieve the best they can;
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
About Inner Sydney Montessori School - Balmain Campus
- Inner Sydney Montessori School - Balmain Campus
- 44 Smith Street, Balmain
- New South Wales
- 2041
- Australia
Inner Sydney Montessori School is an independent Pre-school to Year 6, operating according to the philosophy and principles of Dr Maria Montessori who believed children have a natural love of learning and experience great exhilaration and satisfaction if allowed to complete tasks that they have freely chosen. The school, that had its beginnings in 1981, commenced in its current form in 2009 after a series of expansion and relocation events. Today it is Sydney’s largest Montessori School, operating 7 primary and 5 pre-school classes across two campuses in the Sydney suburbs of Balmain and Lilyfield with a total student enrolment of 292.
Principal
Mrs Zoe Ezzard
Facilities
The school comprises campuses that abound in a wide range of exceptional, modern facilities and teaching and learning resources. The first campus comprises three pre-primary classes and seven primary classes and is located in Balmain. The classrooms here overlook leafy play areas and are large, bright and air-conditioned. Nearby Punch Park is utilised for lunchtime play and sport activities. The second campus At Lilyfield is comprised two pre-primary classes that operate in spacious air-conditioned classrooms that overlook a playground and a permaculture garden.
Curriculum
The Montessori curriculum does not impose a limitation on the student’s learning. From 0-6 years the students, being tactile learners, may explore any part of their world they are drawn to, whilst from 6-12 years, imaginations and their curiosities extend beyond their world to their universe. The Montessori curriculum interprets all subjects and concepts taught within the Australian Curriculum and also extends the children beyond these concepts.
School ethos
Inner Sydney Montessori School is an authentic Montessori community where students are inspired as learners to grow into peaceful, influential and self-reliant young people who create a better world.
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