Montessori Directress/teacher

_**2024 Hiring Season is in full swing We are currently in search of rockstar teammates for 2024 #AlwaysGrowing**_

**DSM is looking for a superstar Teacher to teach the 3-6 group at our Norwood Pre-school school to start in January 2024** This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic teacher to empower students using an Montessori's independent learning approach and to be a part of an innovative network of schools.

**About the Role**:We are looking for a Teacher to teach the 3-6 group.

**Key responsibilities for the role include**:

- A sound understanding of, and passion for the Montessori philosophy
- Pediatric First Aid Training
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Willingness to supplement, enrich and support our current programme
- Experience in a Montessori pre-school or primary classroom
- Montessori 3-6 training
- A love of children
- A calm, warm, cheerful, energetic disposition
- Punctual and reliable
- Kind and gentle, upholding the commandments of Dr Maria Montessori in all interactions with children
- BEd or other relevant degree and PGCE (applicants with this will be favoured)

**Self-driven with organisational and classroom management skills**:

- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A thorough understanding of the developmental and holistic needs of pre-primary aged children
- Knowledge/experience of environmental matters and sustainability is important.

**Key attributes to succeed in the role**:

- You love teaching and care deeply about the success of each and every student
- You have an understanding of and passion for enquiry based, student-centered learning
- You have a deep understanding of children and you know how to connect with the specific age group that you teach
- You are deeply committed to your development as a teacher and welcome constructive feedback, translating feedback into improvements and innovations in your approach and in your classroom
- You are able to work within a team-based environment and collaborate with other resident teachers, apprentice teachers and deans
- You communicate openly and effectively with your colleagues
- You are adept at using technology for instruction

**Additional Requirements**:

- Valid Police Clearance (no older than 6 months)
- ID Copy / Passport
- Work Permit (if applicable)
- SACE certificate

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

**Salary**: From R10,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

- "Do you have a Montessori qualification and from which college?"

**Education**:

- Bachelors (preferred)

**Experience**:

- teaching: 3 years (required)

Application Deadline: 2023/12/15