Montessori Lead Teacher 24/25 SY

TITLE: Montessori Lead Teacher

WHO WE ARE:

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to succeed and the power to create their own future.

Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the Indianapolis community.

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:

The Lead Teacher will guide his or her grade level team to ensure that curriculum, materials, and pedagogy are in alignment with the IPS Montessori Program as well as the Montessori philosophy and core values.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like.

Core Duties and Responsibilities
• Assumes responsibility for the implementation and development of the curriculum within the spirit of the schools’ mission statement and program philosophy.
• Serves as a member of the Montessori Advisory Council, helping to develop the strategic plan and IPS Montessori mission.
• Organizes, manages, and supports teachers with classroom instruction that is aligned with Montessori philosophies and Indiana Academic Standards.
• Ensures that Montessori teachers have access to, are properly trained in the use of, and implement with fidelity the use of Montessori materials as detailed in the Guidebook and curriculum guides.
• Collaborates with the building administrators to provide instructional leadership for grade level band Montessori teachers.
• Serves as a mentor for all general education Montessori teachers, focusing especially on those in training or newly trained, through peer support, goal evaluations, and team-teaching opportunities.
• Lead in developing, reviewing, and implementing guiding documents and policies aligned with the values of IPS and Montessori for each grade band.
• Other duties as assigned.

“Day In the Life” Overview

On a regular day, as the Lead Teacher, you might:
• Attends or leads a PLC meeting to help with the revision of a unit plan and support instructional practices.
• Meet with the Montessori Advisory Council (MAC) to plan for Faculty Professional Development.
• Review with the other lead teachers and administrative team to identify teachers needing additional support.
• Work with admin and other coaches in support of faculty as they learn Montessori practice, philosophy, and mission.
• Serve as the lead teacher at the assigned grade level band.
• Facilitate multi-grade co-planning.
• Support the design of unit planning and ensure alignment with established scope and sequence.
• WHAT YOU’LL BRING: SKILLS AND MINDSETS

As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following:
• Support the Montessori philosophy, mission, procedures and policies in alignment with IPS mission, providing high-quality learning opportunities for all students.
• Student-first focus based on equity of access and support of all learners.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
• Experienced credentialed Montessori teacher and/or Montessori building administrator with at least 3 years of experience.
• Valid State of Indiana Teacher’s License.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

Non-Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK:

No. This is a site-based position to support the daily activities and needs of a school and is not eligible for remote work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to find, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

EEOC STATEMENT:

Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

DISCLAIMER:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this

position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.

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