Montessori Teacher Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Montessori Teacher includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Observing, guiding, supervising, and assessing children while they learn in the classroom environment.
  • Developing lesson plans, independent learning exercises, curricula, and methods that cater to the needs of the individual child.
  • Creating and maintaining a safe, clean, stimulating classroom where all children feel safe and valued.
  • Ensuring classroom supplies and equipment are available and in working condition.
  • Updating records on the school database and handling various other administrative tasks.
  • Participating in school activities and accompanying students on field trips.
  • Establishing rapport and building relationships with students based on trust.
  • Setting an excellent example for students and instilling good values in them like honesty, accountability, understanding, tolerance, respect, love, and kindness.
  • Monitoring and assessing student progress and writing up reports.
  • Interviewing and assisting with the training of all new teachers.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Montessori Teacher duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Montessori Teacher roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.