Montessori Coach

**The Opportunity**

Are you an early childhood educator and Montessorian looking for that next step in your career? Are you ready to begin a new journey in Early Childhood Education and make a difference in the world? Are you passionate about teaching children and are driven by a desire to enhance early childhood education?
- If so, Fueling Brains Academies (formerly Kids U Inc) is the place for you_

Fueling Brains is a growing, vibrant organization poised to change the narrative of Early Childhood Education.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about transforming the world of early childhood education through a holistic, whole-brain approach to development of young children. Children impacted by our program will grow into well-rounded, well-regulated and joyful adults who serve their community and shape the future. We bring together the best of educational science, technology and childcare expertise to unveil the child's infinite potential.

At Fueling Brains, we are currently looking to add Montessori Instructional Coaches (Early childhood educator) to our team who will work with teachers in School Districts and Headstart programs to enhance the academic success of their students.

**Are you someone who**
- Believes in having fun
- Thinks outside the box
- Is open-minded
- Desires to inspire
- Willing to give their best
- Can be trusted by others
- Prepared to change diapers, thoroughly clean, multi-task, and do what it takes to get the job done
- Is a naturally gifted teacher
- Patient, calm, and professional in every situation
- Desires to be a part of something larger than themselves
- Works hard and plays hard
- Ambition to grow with the company
- Qualified with credentials for the position and/or willing to become qualified

**Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities**:
1. Implementation of Curriculum and Classroom Support: Assisting teachers with materials, tools, information, to support classroom instruction. Facilitating discussions resulting in the collaborative, reflective, accountable, self-evaluative and participative practices that support the educational processes of all students.

2. Data Coach: A liaison between research and practice and supporting teachers in using data to improve instruction at all levels.

3. Instructional Specialist: Montessori or Reggio-inspired experts collaborating with teachers in designing instruction to meet the needs of all students.

4. Mentor: Focusing on improving teachers' strengths, collaborating and discussing common issues of concern and being a shoulder to bounce off ideas.

5. Catalyst for Change: Motivating teachers and encouraging them to "think out of the box".

6. Role Model: Modeling continuous learning and creating learning communities.

**Preferred Skills and Qualifications**:

- Ideally 5-7 years of Montessori teaching experience.
- At least 5-7 years of Early childhood education coaching and mentoring experience is imperative.
- Montessori certification from a reputable institute
- At least 7-10 years of preK, 1st and 2nd grade teaching experience is desirable
- 5-7 years of experience of working in Texas public schools is essential.
- Knowledge of Texas PreK and state school guidelines is desirable
- A Bachelor’s preferred. However, and a Montessori certificate is a MUST.
- Adaptable, flexible and able to learn from other team members to create new content for curriculum, professional development, online modules, teacher handbooks, etc.
- Understand, practice and reflect servant leadership with all stakeholders.
- Learner Mindset
- Passionate about Coaching and Mentoring at all tier levels including, teachers, principals and district administration
- Problem Solver
- Critical Thinker
- Willingness to learn and grow
- Should be a team player
- Excellent Research, Analytical, Technical Writing, Training Content Development
- Flexible on inter and outer state travel

**_ We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those applicants for further consideration will be contacted._