Montessori Substitute Teacher

Position Summary

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center (SLNSC) seeks a Substitute teacher for a temporary ninety-day position to cover a leave of absence. The Substitute Teacher supports the work of the lead and associate teachers in their interactions with children. They will start to develop their knowledge of the Montessori educational philosophy and the nature preschool approach. They observe and support the children and their classroom routines.

Role & Responsibilities

• Follow the direction of the lead and associate teacher when performing classroom duties
• Consistently interact with children in a kind, firm, and positive manner, in response to all behaviors
• Share child and classroom observations and recordkeeping with the lead teacher
• Help to prepare the classroom and activities each morning
• Help guide children to care for themselves, follow ground rules, and participate in activities indoors and outside
• Guide children to other areas of the Science Center with the teacher, naturalists, and volunteers
• Help with daily cleaning, organizing, and restocking after the school day has ended
• Participate in planning and executing activities
• Make materials as needed
• Observe and record children’s behavior and activities using the classroom’s shared recordkeeping system to record children’s behavior and progress
• Begin understanding and implementation of Montessori philosophy, nature preschool education, and the Positive Discipline approach to helping children learn to manage their behavior
• Participate in weekly and monthly staff meetings to resolve classroom issues and to plan activities and events

Education and Mandatory Requirements

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• A high school diploma or equivalency is required.
• An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree, or working towards one, is appreciated.
• Must be able to pass a background check as required by the NH Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS), the Child Care Licensing Unit (CCLU).

Details for background checks for Child Care Personnel can be found here: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/childcare-parenting-childbirth/child-care-licensing/background-checks-child-care