Creative Education Teacher (24-25 school year)

Mountain City Public Montessori is a tuition-free public Montessori Charter school for children in grades kindergarten through 7th grade in Asheville, North Carolina. Our mission is to provide equitable access to a high-quality, relevant Montessori education to meet the needs of all students and to strengthen our community. An integral part of our mission as an organization is to operate with a lens of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Our organizational structure is one of shared leadership that gives our staff the support they need to provide the best learning environment and experience for the students, and allows each individual to focus their attention, energy, and skills on what they do best. Shared leadership enables the school to draw on a larger pool of talent, wisdom, expertise, and experience beyond a single administrator, and nurtures the development of leadership experience and skills within the school, thereby cultivating the next generation of leaders. 

Position Description/Duties: 

As a Montessori Creative Education Teacher, your primary responsibility is to create a stimulating and engaging learning environment for young children, fostering their creative development through the principles of the Montessori method. You will be responsible for designing and implementing developmentally appropriate creative education activities that align with Montessori philosophy and educational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Curriculum Development:
  • Develop and adapt a creative education curriculum (music, art, drama, etc.) based on Montessori principles, considering the unique needs and developmental stages of children aged 5 to 12 years.
• Lesson Planning:
  • Plan and organize daily and weekly creative expression lessons that promote skill and concept development, cultural awareness and the history of the craft.
  • Design activities that encourage independent exploration, self-discovery, and problem-solving, in line with Montessori philosophy. These activities will be available to the students for exploration on their own.

• Instruction and Guidance:
  • Deliver engaging and age-appropriate creative education lessons, providing clear instructions and demonstrations to help children understand and perform activities correctly.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where children feel safe, motivated, and encouraged to participate.
• Individualized Approach:
  • Observe each child’s unique developmental progress and tailor activities to meet their individual needs, interests, and abilities.
  • Offer guidance and support to children who require additional attention or adaptations in physical activities.
• Equipment Management:
  • Ensure the availability and proper maintenance of equipment, ensuring a safe and organized environment for creative activities.
  • Introduce children to a variety of developmentally appropriate equipment and materials that encourage creativity and exploration.
• Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with other Montessori teachers and staff to align creative education activities with the curriculum and classroom needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience working with children.

• Strong understanding of the creative process and skills within at least two types of creative expression.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with children, parents, and colleagues effectively.
• Patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for nurturing children’s physical development.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Associates Degree or equivalent 
• Experience teaching Creative Education in a classroom setting
• Experience that aligns with Montessori educational philosophy/pedagogy

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Experience in working with/promoting a diverse environment

Hours:

Part time 21 hours per week (hours are Mon, Tues, Thurs 11:00- 4:00; 11:00-5:00 Wed)

$22 per hour