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Fostering an Educated, Trained and Qualified Staff
At MLK Montessori School, we believe that our trained and qualified staff is the cornerstone for implementing our philosophy. Our teaching team and support personnel create a caring and nurturing atmosphere and foster each child’s creativity and positive self-image. We have identified the skills and competencies teachers must have to meet the early education needs of children. Members of our teaching team are carefully selected, trained, and evaluated. In addition, all staff members undergo background checks at the time of hire.
MLK Montessori School supports management, teachers and staff with ongoing training, resources and freedom to create unique learning experiences for students. We provide many opportunities for staff members to share ideas and grow professionally.
In addition to obtaining annual accreditation in CPR, First Aid and Universal Precautions, our staff’s key qualifications include:
Director – Masters in social work & BS in Early Childhood Education, BA in Education, MA in Human Relations, MS in Management, 12 Grad Hours in Early Childhood Education
Assistant Director – Montessori Early Childhood Certification, Associates Degree in Early Childhood Development, CDA (Child Development Accreditation) Certificate, 30 Hours of Child-Related Classes/Workshops (Annually)
Head Teachers – Montessori Teacher Certificate, CDA (Child Development Associate) Certificate, Associate’s, Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees
Assistant Teacher – High School Diploma, Montessori Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Certificate, CDA (Child Development Associate) Certificate. 30 Hours of Child-Related Classes/Workshops (Annually)
Family Services Health Coordinator – Bachelor's Degree
Bus Driver – High School Diploma, Commercial Drivers License (CDL), CDA (Child Development Accreditation) Certificate, 15 Hours of Child-Related Classes/Workshops (Annually)
Nurse – Bachelors Degree in Nursing, 25 Hours of Public Health Workshops (Annually), 6 Credit Hours of Nursing (Every 3 Years)
Volunteers – Criminal History Background Check, dedication to Early Childhood Education Services |
