ALEXANDRIA

The Aquinas Montessori School in Alexandria, Virginia has an immediate opening for a Montessori-trained floater/substitute to assist mainly with our primary program. This position offers a great deal of flexibility and creativity for an experienced teacher or recent graduate. This position can be structured to be full or part time. We welcome applicants with AMS or AMI qualifications.

The Aquinas Montessori School is situated on nearly two wooded acres on property formerly owned by George Washington. Located in Mount Vernon area near Washington, DC, five minutes from the Potomac River and half an hour from the National Mall, we are close to the outdoors as well as to the best museums, theatres and restaurants.

We seek an organized, warm, flexible primary guide with AMS or AMI qualifications who is authorized to work in the US and is able to communicate effectively and professionally with parents, students, and staff. A positive attitude and sensitivity to confidentiality are essential characteristics for the ideal candidate.

Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience and competitive with private Montessori schools in the area.

Please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]
to the attention of Celeste Baucom.

Chantilly, Fairfax

Montessori School of Fairfax is seeking an AMS or AMI certified Early Childhood lead teacher. Benefits and salaried pay.
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Contact Information for Applicants
Please email Pontea Amiri at [email protected]

Richmond, VA
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Providence Montessori Christian School, a Primary Montessori School in Richmond, Virginia, is looking for an assistant teacher to join our staff for the 2019-2020 school year.

PMCS is a community of enthusiastic educators and committed parents who work together to provide excellence in all facets of a child’s growth and development, including the spiritual, intellectual, physical, and emotional. Trained, certified, and experienced staff members believe that the years of early childhood are formative in a person’s life, and are committed to providing an authentic Christian Montessori experience to families in Richmond.

Applicants will be loyal, invested in their work, and have a desire for professional development in the Montessori field.

Experience and Education Requirements
- Experience working with young children
- Experience in a Montessori and/or Christian learning environment is desirable
- Knowledge of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd model is desirable.
- Completion of an Early Childhood Education Program is desirable.
- Completion of a Baccalaureate degree is required
- Willingness to learn and practice the Christian and Montessori principles of the PMCS program, specifically including a willingness to read, take notes, and practice techniques to support success in this role as modeled by our trained lead teacher and director.

Qualifications
- Organized and able to manage time appropriately
- Reliable, timely, patient, energetic, and clear thinking
- Maturity in handling conflicts
- Proactive in handing tasks; good deductive reasoning skills; self-motivated
- Ability to create and facilitate activities for children
- Willingness to take initiative and follow through with tasks
- After training and some experience, able to follow through with tasks and work appropriately and efficiently with children without reminders

Requirements
Willingness to make a one year commitment with a strong desire for a long-term commitment Work will begin in mid-August for training and help with the last session of summer camp. Between September and mid-June, work time will be 8am- 2pm
Monday through Friday.

Attendance of occasional staff meetings and running some school errands are expected. Other requirements include helping to set up the classroom beginning in mid-August, participating in training and leading the classroom when our lead teacher is out.

Contact Information for Applicants
Please send letters of inquiry, resume and references to [email protected],
or
Mary Jones
Providence Montessori Christian School
1200 Wilmington Ave.
Richmond, VA 23227

www.pmcsrichmond.org

The Plains, VA

Grace Montessori School, located in the charming village of The Plains, Virginia will open a unique faith-based Montessori school. The school will serve children ages 18 mos-6 years old in Fauquier and Prince William counties in the Fall of 2019. We are currently accepting resumes for our Early Childhood (3-6) Classroom.

Applicants must have a Montessori EC credential from a MACTE accredited program and a minimum of 2 years teaching experience in a Montessori environment. Must have taken or have a willingness to complete Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 1 training as the spiritual guide for the school. College degree preferred but not required. In addition, ideal candidates should be positive, patient, flexible, a team-player and have a sense of humor. We offer an excellent and very supportive work environment as well as competitive salary and benefits.

If you are dedicated to the Montessori philosophy and energized by the adventure of starting a new school Grace Montessori could be the place for you! If you are This is a 10-month position. Summers off!

Contact Information for Applicants
Micah Earle
[email protected]