Upper Elementary Teacher (Leave Replacement) 1-Year

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School offers a challenging and comprehensive curriculum built on the philosophy of Maria Montessori to children aged two years through eighth grade. Students work and learn in mixed-age classes led by teaching teams of thoughtful and well-trained professionals. The students have exposure to a full range of academic and artistic courses. BHMS also offers an after-school program and a summer day camp. The School is housed in a beautiful facility in the Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn and is ideally located for convenient access to all parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn.  Brooklyn Heights Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer seeking candidates who will embrace the tenets of Montessori Education, including the principles of community, educational and professional excellence, social justice, and equity. Job Description: Upper Elementary Leave Replacement Teacher (grades 4-6) Start Date:            Late August 2025Reports to: Head of Elementary ProgramsBrief Description: The Upper Elementary Leave Replacement Associate Teacher is a one year, full-time, ten-month position. The Upper Elementary Associate Teacher will work in conjunction with the Head Teacher, Head of Elementary Programs, the Upper Elementary teaching team, the Learning Support Team, the Assistant Head of School, and the Head of School to educate Upper Elementary students in accordance with the BHMS mission, the Statement of Diversity, the principles of Montessori educational philosophy and practices, the curriculum, and BHMS policies. They will lead the classroom team in developing a warm, safe, and caring environment in which children may grow and flourish socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Guided by the Head Teacher, plan and teach curriculum for the classroom in accordance with the curriculum of Brooklyn Heights Montessori School, its mission, and Montessori philosophyLearn the Upper Elementary curriculum in partnership with the Head TeacherMaintain a prepared classroom environmentFacilitate the intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth of each childMaintain student record-keepingPlan and execute student field tripsBuild relationships and partner with familiesPrepare reports for parents and other schools in accordance with the established policies of Brooklyn Heights Montessori SchoolPrepare for and participate in regular parent-teacher conferences as set forth on the school calendarActively participate in scheduled program level and faculty and staff meetingsAttend and participate in various evening meetings, such as Back-to-School Night Parent Education, as well as Community eventsEstablish and maintain a positive and professional relationship with students, parents, and other teachers and school personnelPrepare annual statement of goals, and objectives for professional developmentSeek and act on feedbackStay abreast of educational trends and developmentsKnow and comply with the established policies and procedures of Brooklyn Heights Montessori School as stated in the Faculty & Staff HandbookPerform various reasonable tasks from time to time as requested by the Head of School or the Head of Elementary Programs or the Assistant Head of School SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:Two years elementary teaching experience, Montessori teaching experience preferredMontessori Elementary II Credential preferredBachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree preferred