Fort Washington, Maryland

The Beddow Montessori School, founded in 1980 in Fort Washington, MD, has an immediate opening for a Montessori Elementary Teacher.Starting Salary 60k plus Candidates should hold an AMI or AMS certification in Elementary with experience working in a Montessori classroom.

The Beddow School is a private, non-sectarian school for children from 2½ years of age through age 12 that sits on 5 acres of land conveniently located close to the DC, Northern VA and Southern MD. Our philosophy is based on the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori.

Elementary Montessori Teacher Job Description: It is expected that Montessori teachers, in accordance with their albums, shall be responsible for the following: Organization and maintenance of the Prepared Environment/Classroom. Planning and developing age-appropriate curricula that promote intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth of the student, to include the school year lesson plans, special units, projects, and field trips. Maintaining ongoing knowledge of Montessori principles. Maintain needed skills to guide and direct elementary students, ages 6-12. Keep student information confidential, be professional and positive in all dealings with children and their parents. Communicating with families so that their understanding of the Montessori curriculum grows as the year progresses. Encouraging families to observe and have conferences during the year. Participating in all-School Community activities to demonstrate their commitment to Montessori principles and to their students. Keeping appropriate records so that a Student Progress Report, completed in April, will accurately reflect the arc of the student’s work throughout the year. The Report should be the basis for the Spring conference with the parents. Cooperating with other staff members in supervising dismissal and playground duty according to an agreed-upon schedule.

Qualifications: Bachelors Degree AMS or AMI Elementary Certification Experience working in a Montessori Classroom Valid CPR/First Aide Certificate

Location
8600 Loughran Rd 
Fort Washington, MD
 20744-6783

Contact Information for Applicants
Visit our website at www.thebeddowschool.org
mail your resume: [email protected]

Vienna, VA

JollyPlace Montessori School is searching for a reliable, trustworthy, and innovative Primary Montessori teacher to join our excellent school.

The Montessori teacher’s responsibilities include creating lesson plans and curricula focused on developing social, physical, intellectual, and emotional skills, assessing children’s individual needs, and communicating with parents as required. You should be able to create a nurturing, stimulating classroom where every child feels included following Montessori guidelines. To be successful as a Montessori teacher, you should be a lifelong learner who inspires a love for learning in your students. Outstanding candidates are able to accept failure, learn from their mistakes, and embrace creativity and independence.

Montessori Teacher 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. 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. 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. Interviewing and assisting with the training of all new teachers. Montessori Teacher Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood teaching, education, or a related discipline is recommended. Completed training at an accredited Montessori Center. Additional courses or training in education would be advantageous. Passionate about alternative education. An ability to teach groups of children of varying ages, needs, and abilities. Patience and excellent observational, communication, and diagnostic skills. The ability to multitask, keep calm under pressure, and treat everyone with love and respect. Excellent planning and organizational skills. A lifelong learner who can be a good role model for children.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $47,840 - $52,000 per year

Contact Information for Applicants
JollyPlace Montessori School
8530 Amanda Pl.
Vienna VA 22180
www.jollyplace.com

​Richmond

Providence Montessori Christian School, a primary Montessori school in Richmond, Virginia, is looking for a lead teacher to join our staff for the 2021-22 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. Staff members are committed to providing an authentic Christian Montessori experience to families in Richmond.
Annual Salary: $25,000 to $35,000, depending on experience Hours: approx. 30 hours per week, 8:00am and 2:00pm, during the school year (late August-early June)

Responsibilities: -Establish and maintain a classroom environment that is in keeping with both Montessori methodology and the Christian faith -Plan and prepare units of study, lessons, etc. for a classroom of primary students -Provide guidance and instructions to students in ways that encourage independence and demonstrate respect for their individuality -Maintain ongoing records of students’ individual progress and areas of need -Communicate regularly and effectively with families Requirements -A strong commitment to Christ and a desire to share faith with the next generation -Montessori certification -Experience working with young children, ideally in an educational setting -Up-to-date pediatric CPR certification or willingness to obtain -Familiarity with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is desirable

Contact Information for Applicants
Please send résumé and three references to [email protected]

Alexandria

Do you believe that community shapes a child? The Montessori School of Alexandria (MSA) has that special something...that secret sauce... that pixie dust, if you will... that has built a community and inspired passion and loyalty from our families for 50 years. Founded in 1970 and serving children ages 3-12, MSA’s vision is to be the foundation for a peaceful community of socially responsible, independent thinkers and self-motivated lifelong learners. We respect the learning journey and style of each child and of each other; we provide learning experiences that promote a sense of belonging, confidence, independence and agency; and we foster a prepared environment in and out of the classroom. We are seeking a thoughtful, visionary, full-time Head of School that will shepherd our small but mighty school into its next fifty years. Our ideal candidate will be a strong, seasoned educational leader who combines a deep understanding of Montessori pedagogy and practice, a results-driven management style, strong communication skills, creative problem solving, and an orientation toward long-term strategic thinking.

Skills Required ● Montessori certified: official training completed and a belief in Montessori ideals in theory and practice ● A Growth Mindset: hearing, “We’ve always done it that way” should fire up your creative juices ● Decisiveness: ability to get things done balanced with a sensitivity for nuance ● Creative problem-solving: thinking big-picture, focusing in on the priorities hidden amid the noise, working efficiently, delegating deftly, and delivering strong, sustainable results ● Strong communication skills: ability to tailor a written or spoken message succinctly and tactfully to any audience, with transparency when possible and discretion when necessary ● Strong, visionary fund-raising: be a relationship builder with a savvy ability to engage donors and alumni ● A passion for equity: both in staff and student recruitment, as well as policy creation and implementation ● Strategic Thinking: a talent for thinking long-term and guiding the school forward without compromising Montessori principles or the shared vision of our community What the Job Entails Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Head of School will be a beacon for Montessori pedagogy and practice, while overseeing the day to day operations of the school including: ● Administrative management and operation of the school, supported by the current administrative staff ● Budget & cost management ● Oversight and refinement of the admissions process to include creative recruiting and retention strategies ● Fostering a school culture that provides the best possible educational experience for our students and staff ● Serving as the main point of contact/face of the school to internal and external audiences ● Working closely with staff to evolve Montessori curriculum at MSA, and to educate our parents about Montessori philosophy ● Consistent, clear communication with all internal and external stakeholders ● Representing the school to all relevant audiences ● Curating staff development opportunities ● Development/fundraising activity ● Oversight of facilities to include vendor management and management of repair requests

In conjunction with the Board, staff, and parent community, our Head of School will also be active in further crafting and refining our proposed multi-year strategic planning process, adding their own vision and expertise to help us leverage the strength of our legacy as we look toward our next fifty years.

Contact Information for Applicants
If you're excited to join us on this journey, please submit your résumé to [email protected]