Preschool Teacher - River Park Campus - South Jordan

Dancing Moose is an 18-month through 2nd grade program, and looking for a preschool teacher to join their team.
Dancing Moose and members of their team have been recognized as Best of State for several years for a variety of contributions in early childhood education.
Dancing Moose Montessori School welcomes applicants who have: * A high school diploma; * Experience working with children; * A capacity to think creatively and collaborate with peers; * An ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, teachers and administrators; * A desire to engage in in-service training to enhance knowledge of teaching and learning; * Enthusiasm to work with children in child-directed learning activities; * Preference to applicants with Montessori experience and/or training.
Duties and Responsibilities * Ensure the health and safety of all students at all times; * Maintain a peaceful, calm demeanor at all times to build trust with students; * Accompany children to the playground and gym as required; * Maintain constant supervision of all children assigned to their care; * Maintain a clean and orderly classroom environment; * Participate in community events and classroom programs; * Demonstrate willingness to continually learn and improve professional practice, including the accomplishment of annual goals; * Facilitate children’s exploration and discovery of knowledge with Montessori materials; * Follow through with consequences that are consistent with Positive Discipline while always modeling acceptable behavior; * Exhibit professionalism in attendance, dress, demeanor and policies.
Critical Competencies * An empathetic, selfless and kind personality that puts the needs of children first; * A consistent, positive attitude with genuine interest in children’s academic, social and emotional growth; * An ability to be inherently organized with a desire to go the extra-mile to support the child and school culture.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.
00 - $17.
50 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Paid time off Schedule: * Monday to Friday Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Ability to Relocate: * South Jordan, UT 84095: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person