Montessori Teacher - Senior Directress & Support Directress

The Children's House Primary is currently hiring for a Senior Directress and a Support Directress for the Junior Class, 3 - 6 year olds.

About the school:

The Children’s House Primary – a Montessori School for children aged 3-12, is a very unique school, situated in the heart for Stillorgan Village, Co Dublin.

Established in 1952, our main goal is to create a home away from home for the children where they are stimulated, inspired, grow and flourish while learning how to be well rounded human beings who are prepared for the world of tomorrow.

We have approximately 80 children in four different classes with mixed age groups. Each class has two trained teachers, with two classes for 3-6 year olds, one for 6-9 year olds and one for 9-12 year olds. Our students, staff and families are a valued part of our school community.

In true Montessori style, the children are guided/taught according to their needs and by the time they leave this school, they have covered all curriculum areas and beyond. In a nurturing environment, children are supported in becoming team workers, individual thinkers, problem solvers and lovers of learning. They are also caring of others, curious and adaptable.

• Pre-Primary 3-6 years

• Primary 6-9 and 9-12 years

Despite the fact that we are often described as a ‘quiet oasis’, we very much see ourselves as having the responsibility of preparing children in the best way possible for their futures after primary school. We are thus well connected to the outside world.

We very much care about helping each child ‘develop to their maximum potential’ as Maria Montessori said. We have a longstanding and committed staff who care about each individual child.

• We take pride in our work.

• We care about the school.

• We believe in the importance of education.

• We work together with parents in the service of the child.

• We strive to enable each child to develop to their maximum potential.

About the Junior Class:

Our Montessori 3-6 class programme is set over a three-year period, with children usually commencing around their third birthday and remaining at school for nine terms until they are about six. The third year coincides with Senior Infants at other schools. It is very important that the children stay for this third year as it consolidates their knowledge and gives them a strong sense of responsibility. Our extended day programme until 3pm is available to all children over the age of 3 who are ready for the longer day.

During the first three years of life the child is learning life skills. the Montessori 3-6 environments provide opportunities for children of this age to explore and grow.

The three year cycle continues into Primary, where the groupings are generally ages 6-9 and 9-12. We have a flexible intake into Primary from the Pre-Primary 3-6 class, according to the child’s readiness. Again, it is important to commit to the three year cycles so that the child gets the most out of the developmental stage, having a turn at being the youngest as well as the oldest in the class.

About you:

You will have a number of years experience, teaching in a Montessori school, and be AMI or St. Nicholas qualified.

If you would like more information on either position, please contact us for a more detailed job description.

Starting Date: End of August 2024 or earlier if possible to commence the Onboarding programme

Please send through a cover letter and your CV either through this link, by email or by post.

Details are as follows:

The Chairperson / The Principal

The Children's House Primary 

Lower Kilmacud Road

Stillorgan

Co. Dublin A94P499

E-mail info@childrenshouseschool.ie

Phone: 01 2880417