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Charlottesville, VA
Mountaintop Montessori seeks a Lower Elementary Guide (lead teacher) for the 2024-25 school year, beginning mid-August 2024. This is a full-time, school-year position. We seek a committed Montessorian excited to work collaboratively within the elementary team. As the lead guide, this position applies their expertise to create, inspire, and direct learning to meet the needs of children in a multi-age environment (6-9 years old). This position is supported by an assistant and works closely with families to ensure that they experience what is possible from an authentic Montessori education. Qualifications ● Montessori elementary (6-12, 6-9) certification from an accredited organization (AMI, AMS, MACTE, etc.) and a Bachelor's Degree in Education (or similar). ● Experience working with diverse students and families ● A passion for supporting children's cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth ● Strong verbal and written communication skills ● Experience with leading classroom communications, including emails, parent letters, and classroom updates. ● Previous experience in working in an elementary environment is highly desired. ● Ability to analyze student behavior and apply appropriate intervention ● Strong organizational and classroom management skills, ability to multi-task, and self- initiative required ABOUT Mountaintop Montessori Mountaintop is an independent school that has educated children for over 40 years. The school is situated on a beautiful 9-acre garden campus in the Pantops area of Charlottesville, VA, where an authentic Montessori education is offered for children from 18 months through the eighth grade. BENEFITS Mountaintop offers a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off and professional development opportunities, financial aid to qualified employees, beautiful working environments, and the opportunity to work with a passionate community of educators who are dedicated to nourishing children's natural love of learning. COMPENSATION Annual compensation starting at $48,500, with adjustments based on education and experience. TO APPLY To learn more about Mountaintop please visit our website https://mountaintopmontessori.org. Please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed as received. Contact Information for Applicants Patricia Colby Head of School [email protected] 434-979-8886
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McLean, VA
The Montessori School of McLean (MSM) is seeking an additional certified Lower Elementary Lead Teacher to join our dynamic team for the 2024-2025 school year. MSM was founded in 1973 with one elementary and one primary classroom. Over the past 50 years, it has grown into a thriving school community with 225 students from Toddler through Upper Elementary. Located in the town of McLean, Virginia, MSM attracts families from across Fairfax and Arlington Counties. With four spacious acres, MSM offers an AMS-accredited learning environment for students ages 2-12 with two toddler classrooms, five primary classrooms, three lower elementary classrooms, and one upper elementary classroom. In addition to the core Montessori philosophy, MSM students are fortunate to enjoy a broad enrichment curriculum that includes supportive features such as: Outdoor Classroom with gardens and a greenhouse Science lab Technology and Robotics lab Art studio and makerspace Large Multi-Purpose Room for indoor PE, with sound and lighting for musical and dramatic performances Spanish center Library with a wide range fiction and non-fiction Large campus with natural features, a playground, and a sports court and soccer field for outdoor physical education Successful Candidates will possess the following:
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Application: Please send a cover letter and resume to Meredith LeGrand at [email protected]. Lovettsville (Loudoun County), VA
Lovettsville Montessori School is in search of an Elementary guide in a classroom serving children ages 6 to 12 years old for the 2024 -2025 school year. The candidate should be kind, patient, work well as a team member, and have a positive attitude. This is a great place to work with others who want to help children work toward their potential. We encourage our team members to challenge themselves and grow in the position. Your talents and skills will be valued. The children are wonderful and the families are supportive. The Montessori Elementary Teacher will be responsible for preparing the environment for the different levels of development for the elementary child, promoting independence and a love for learning. Lovettsville Montessori School is a school that promotes outdoor education. The children have created an outdoor classroom, and they can choose to spend much of their day outside with their Montessori materials, reading, writing, playing music or playing games. The Montessori teacher should feel comfortable being outdoors and being active. We have a great deal of opportunities to go out and about for PE or other activities as we are located near the Appalachian Trail, the C&O canal, the Potomac River and other natural and historical locations. The Montessori guide should have experience and an understanding of Montessori pedagogy and will have an easy nature with the children in their care. They should have good written and spoken communication skills to communicate with the children, lead the children as a group and individually and communicate by email and in person with the parents of the children. They will guide the children through the educational goals and prepare and present lessons individually or in groups. Skills that we are looking for:
You will also represent the school to the families of the children and potential families in positive ways. Candidates will need to successfully complete state required background checks, CPR/First Aid training and at least 16 hours of professional development throughout the year. (We will help you with this.) Hours are 8:00 - 4:00, Monday - Friday. We are in session late August to early June. Contact Information for Applicants Please contact Allison Frederick Harteis at [email protected] for more information. We look forward to learning more about you. Richmond, VA
Richmond Montessori School, Richmond’s only independent dual-accredited Montessori school, seeks a head of school for July 2025. With a program deeply rooted in Montessori values and a future fueled by a clear vision, RMS is poised to become one of Virginia’s premier independent Montessori schools and a beacon of excellence in teaching and learning. RMS serves 310 students, toddler-8th grade. Located in the Tuckahoe section of Richmond, RMS has been one of Virginia's leading independent Montessori School for over 50 years. Contact Information for Applicants Email Jay Underwood at [email protected] for more information. Henrico, VA
The Opportunity For over fifty five years, Richmond Montessori School (RMS) has remained dedicated to providing an authentic Montessori education in a student-centered environment and has remained true to the mission of its founders and the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori. RMS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) independent school dually-accredited by the American Montessori Society and the Virginia Association of Independent Schools. The school serves approximately 310 students ages 18 months to 14 years on two adjacent campuses, which incorporate eleven acres of beautiful green space, located in the west end of Richmond, Virginia. The RMS team includes a diverse group of passionate faculty and staff, fully committed to our core values of Character, Community, Authenticity, Respect and Excellence. The RMS Culture The RMS culture supports:
Performance Objectives The Upper Elementary Montessori Assistant Teacher is responsible for all aspects related to supporting the teacher in their efforts to advance the education of the students under the teacher’s charge, utilizing the best principles and practices based on the Montessori pedagogy of education. The assistant supports the teacher in delivering the core Montessori philosophy of respect for the individual child, preparation of the environment, fostering independence, order, and concentration in the child, respect for sensitive periods, recognizing the importance of intrinsic motivation and the absorbent mind. Principal Responsibilities
Reports to: Lead Classroom Teacher This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time at the discretion of the Head of School. Requirements
This position is part-time, 8am-1pm, Monday through Friday, and begins August 14, 2024. Contact Information for Applicants https://www.richmont.org/contact-us/careers Henrico, VA
The Opportunity For over fifty five years, Richmond Montessori School (RMS) has remained dedicated to providing an authentic Montessori education in a student-centered environment and has remained true to the mission of its founders and the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori. RMS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) independent school dually-accredited by the American Montessori Society and the Virginia Association of Independent Schools. The school serves approximately 310 students ages 18 months to 14 years on two adjacent campuses, which incorporate eleven acres of beautiful green space, located in the west end of Richmond, Virginia. The RMS team includes a diverse group of passionate faculty and staff, fully committed to our core values of Character, Community, Authenticity, Respect and Excellence. The RMS Culture The RMS culture supports:
Performance Objectives The Lower Elementary Montessori Assistant Teacher is responsible for all aspects related to supporting the teacher in their efforts to advance the education of the students under the teacher’s charge, utilizing the best principles and practices based on the Montessori pedagogy of education. The assistant supports the teacher in delivering the core Montessori philosophy of respect for the individual child, preparation of the environment, fostering independence, order, and concentration in the child, respect for sensitive periods, recognizing the importance of intrinsic motivation and the absorbent mind. Principal Responsibilities
Reports to: Lead Classroom Teacher This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time at the discretion of the Head of School. Requirements
How to Apply Please submit a letter of interest, a resume including three references, and an Employment Application to [email protected]. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Position Classification 10-month, faculty, non-exempt, part-time hourly position from 8am-1pm Monday through Friday. The position begins on August 14, 2024. Contact Information for Applicants https://www.richmont.org/contact-us/careers |
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