Preprimary Montessori Teacher

BROOKFIELD ACADEMY 

Brookfield Academy - Troy a Bright Horizons Montessori School, is seeking an Preprimary Montessori Teacher to create engaging learning experiences that help elementary-aged students reach their full potential. In this role, you'll create a student-centered learning environment that encourages independence, curiosity, problem-solving, and academic achievement. Through individualized instruction and meaningful relationships, you'll help students develop the confidence, skills, and love of learning that prepare them for long-term success. 

Responsibilities: 

• Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences that support academic achievement, creativity, and a love of learning 

• Support students' academic, social, and emotional growth through individualized instruction and meaningful classroom interactions 

• Build strong partnerships with families and colleagues to foster student success and a connected school community 

• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes curiosity, confidence, and well-being 

Qualifications: 

• Must be 18 years of age

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Elementary Education or related field preferred

• State teaching certificate preferred

• Meet federal, as well as individual state requirements and maintain credentials for the position

• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum

• Montessori Certification Preferred

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.

Physical Requirements:
This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training.

If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.

• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds

• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities

• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies

• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements

The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/job-descriptions. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

This position requires in-person work in the Troy, MI area.

Brookfield Academy  - Troy
3950 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI 48083

Compensation:
The annual rate for this position is between $41,200 - $46,350. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

This position is also eligible for a hiring incentive of $1,250.00 full time payable upon 100 days of employment.

Benefits: 
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave 

• 401(k) retirement plan  

• Long-term and short-term disability insurance 

• Life insurance 

• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools 

• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program 

• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family 

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