Montessori Elementary (6-12) Teacher
Drumnigh Montessori Primary School is seeking a Montessori Elementary Teacher (6-12) to join our team to foster independence, curiosity, and community in our students. This position is a maternity cover contract for the period January-June 2025; as one of two teaching staff, working in partnership with their co-lead. We have a friendly, experienced team and a strong, supportive parent community. We welcome applications from qualified teachers who demonstrate a thorough understanding of Montessori principles.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Montessori Diploma qualification from AMI, St Nicholas, AMS, or equivalent for 6-12 classroom. (Qualification must be equivalent to QQI Level 7 or above)
- Experience as a lead guide in a Montessori elementary classroom (6-12) setting is required, experience as a lead guide for upper elementary (9-12) is desired.
- Experience teaching the National Primary Curriculum (Ireland) is preferred. Ability to teach the Irish language (Gaeilge) curriculum is desired, but not necessary.
- An essential component for a successful guide is the ability to care for and nurture each child’s potential in a diverse community of learners.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with parents and staff, lesson planning, and good organizational skills are key components to this role.
- Experience managing certain administrative tasks, such as the enrolment process for Montessori schools, would be a bonus, but not necessary.
- Certificates in First Aid, Children First, and Manual Handling (or working towards them) will be required.
- Candidates should have residency or permission to work in Ireland. Garda vetting and other police vetting, reference validation and qualification check will be required as part of the selection process.
About Drumnigh Montessori Primary School:
Drumnigh Montessori Primary School is a private, child centred, non-denominational, primary school catering for children aged 3 to 12 in Raheny, Dublin, Ireland. Our small independent school provides a welcoming, collaborative, and supportive environment for students and staff catering for up to 66 students. We have two Montessori Primary (3-6 yrs) classrooms in addition to a Montessori Elementary (6-12 yrs) classroom.
Our Lead Guides are graduate level, authentically-trained Montessori Teachers. Each classroom has a minimum of two guides. The Irish national school curriculum is fully covered using the Montessori Method. Our school is a registered AATI (Association of AMI Teachers of Ireland) and an accredited IMEB (Irish Montessori Education Board) school.
Please forward your CV and cover letter to jobs@drumnighmontessori.com