MMCA is a 315 student, preK-8th grade program located in Rocklin, CA.  Recognized as a California Distinguished School, MMCA combines Montessori methodologies and materials with traditional 'public school materials', all within the accountability and framework of the California state standards. Classroom teaching is done within a co-teaching environment (i.e., 2 full-time teachers per classrooms of approximately 34 students) with multiple grade level classrooms (K-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6, 7-8). The school is continuing expansion at its campus, located at 1850 Wildcat Blvd. in Rocklin.

Job Description (rev. 2014)

MMCA TEACHER

 Description

• Provides an educational program for pupils in grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or combination thereof, and assists as needed in other school programs. 

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates effective classroom management skills.
• Instruct students in Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Sciences, Practical Life, PE, Character Education, Music, Health, and Technology.
• Provides for pupil motivation through stimulating learning experience and choice.
• Develops appropriate written work plans and utilizes instructional materials in order to adapt the curriculum to the developmental needs of the individual student.
• Maintains written documentation of each student’s progress and abilities.
• Provides weekly lesson plans to the Executive Director (a sample lesson plan follows)
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior conducive to a functional, comfortable, learning atmosphere.
• Creates a functional and attractive environment for learning.
• Administers group tests in accordance with the school-testing program.
• Abides by School policies and administrative regulations.
• Cooperates with other professionals in identifying and meeting the unique needs of pupils.
• Supports staff decisions regarding projects, programs and procedures.
• Communicates effectively with parents regarding pupil progress through a variety of means.
• Increases professional competence through participation in school, district, and self-selected in-service activities.
• Equitably shares in the sponsorship of student activities.
• Attends teacher’s meetings.
• Contributes to constructive relationships between the school and community.
• Performs basic attendance accounting and business services as required.

 Education / Training / Experience

 Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree;
• California Clear multi-subject Credential
• At least (2) years paid work experience within a classroom
• Preferred qualifications:
  • Exposure to the Montessori philosophy / methodology
  • Montessori Certification for either 6-9 or 9-12
  • At least (3) years credentialed experience with Montessori certification

 Skills needed for this position

§  Patient, firm, assertive, flexible determined attitude

§  Steady temperament: ability to focus on goals in what might be a political and diverse climate of needs and desires

§  Strong leadership and initiative

§  Open and direct communication style

§   Demonstrates professionalism and respect in relations with all levels of staff and community