About Our School

Intercultural Montessori is a Dual Language Montessori School for students age 3 through the 8th Grade. Our unique program combines dual language education with the Montessori approach. We develop global citizens ready to succeed in the multicultural, multilingual world of the future. The school is located in Chicago's West Loop Neighborhood. Our school is a diverse international community and a wonderful place to work!

Job Description

Lower Elementary Lead teacher should demonstrate knowledge and internalization of the core beliefs of Montessori philosophy, such as respect for the individual learner; preparation of self and the environment; fostering independence, order and concentration in the student; respect for and recognition of sensitive periods, planes of development and intrinsic motivation of the student. Candidates should demonstrate fundamental communication skills to support the social and emotional development of students and to communicate with parents about student's social/emotional and academic progress.

Applicant Qualifications:

● Candidates should hold a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree.

● Authorized to work in the US.

● Applicants should be patient, flexible and have a positive attitude in working with all children.

● Strong interpersonal and collaboration/teamwork skills.

● While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, knee or crouch.

● Understand and promote the school's mission and values at all times.

Duties & Responsibilities:

● Reinforce lessons presented by lead teachers by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups.

● Reinforce school and class rules to maintain a safe environment and help students develop positive behavior.

● Help supervise students in class, during lunch and recess, and on field trips and be responsible for the children's safety in their care.

● Assist in maintaining a clean and organized classroom environment.

● Enthusiastically support and enforce school policies and regulations.

● Designs and uses instructional strategies, innovations, and activities that are observation-and research-based, meet student needs, and reflect Montessori best practice.

● Observes the overall classroom environment during individual lessons and records observations.

● Supports students in assessing their work as developmentally appropriate.

● Uses various methods of communication to discuss student development with parents.

● Implements accommodations and interventions to help students meet expectations for student learning, in consultation with school administrators and parents.

● Adhere to overarching policies of confidentiality and respect

● Provide equitable publicity's and practices in the classroom

● Maintain an ongoing conversation with additional staff members and parents regarding how to best coordinate curriculum

● Participate in meetings, training and planning in order to meet the needs of each child

● Be responsible for the safety of the children in their care

● Ensure that the physical environment is safe from all health and safety concerns

● Encourage students to find joy in the learning process

● Keep classroom organized, maintain student academic and observation records

● Apply classroom management skills, plan lessons based on the curriculum and use assessment in planning in concert with student

● Excellent written and oral communication skills

● Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Schedule

● Full time (40 hours), 10 months per year (late August - Early June).

● Hours: 7:30am - 3:30pm

Salary Based on Education and Experience

Contact: Karen Weiss

Phone: 312-265-1514

Email: careers@interculturalmontessori.org

Address: 114 S Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607

About Our School

Intercultural Montessori is a Dual Language Montessori School for students age 3 through the 8th Grade. Our unique program combines dual language education with the Montessori approach. We develop global citizens ready to succeed in the multicultural, multilingual world of the future. The school is located in Chicago’s West Loop Neighborhood. Our school is a diverse international community and a wonderful place to work!

Job Description:

Intercultural is seeking candidates who are passionate about working with children ages 3 to 6 years old. If you are a college student who is seeking employment in Early Childhood Education, this is the perfect opportunity.

● Applicants should have a positive and open attitude towards children.

● Ability to work with students of varying abilities assigned to the classroom.

● Candidates must have great classroom management and great communication.

● Good interpersonal and collaborative skills are preferred.

● Our preferred candidates have an Early Childhood Education degree, or working towards one.

● Preferred but not required, proficient in Spanish, Chinese or Japanese.

● Authorized to work in US

Location: 114 S Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607

Schedule: Monday to Friday 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Interested candidates send their resume to careers@interculturalmontessori.org

About Our School

Intercultural Montessori is a Dual Language Montessori School for students aged 3 through the 8th Grade. Our unique program combines dual language education with the Montessori approach. We develop global citizens ready to succeed in the multicultural, multilingual world of the future. The school is located in Chicago’s West Loop Neighborhood. Our school is a diverse international community and a wonderful place to work!

About Our School

Intercultural Montessori is a Dual Language Montessori School for students age 3 through the 8th Grade. Our unique program combines dual language education with the Montessori approach. We develop global citizens ready to succeed in the multicultural, multilingual world of the future. The school is located in Chicago's West Loop Neighborhood. Our school is a diverse international community and a wonderful place to work!

Job Description

Lower Elementary Lead teacher should demonstrate knowledge and internalization of the core beliefs of Montessori philosophy, such as respect for the individual learner; preparation of self and the environment; fostering independence, order and concentration in the student; respect for and recognition of sensitive periods, planes of development and intrinsic motivation of the student. Candidates should demonstrate fundamental communication skills to support the social and emotional development of students and to communicate with parents about student's social/emotional and academic progress.

Applicant Qualifications:

● Candidates should hold a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree.

● Authorized to work in the US.

● Fluent in Mandarin

● Applicants should be patient, flexible and have a positive attitude in working with all children.

● Strong interpersonal and collaboration/teamwork skills.

● While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, knee or crouch.

● Understand and promote the school's mission and values at all times.

Duties & Responsibilities:

● Reinforce lessons presented by lead teachers by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups.

● Reinforce school and class rules to maintain a safe environment and help students develop positive behavior.

● Help supervise students in class, during lunch and recess, and on field trips and be responsible for the children's safety in their care.

● Assist in maintaining a clean and organized classroom environment.

● Enthusiastically support and enforce school policies and regulations.

● Designs and uses instructional strategies, innovations, and activities that are observation-and research-based, meet student needs, and reflect Montessori best practice.

● Observes the overall classroom environment during individual lessons and records observations.

● Supports students in assessing their work as developmentally appropriate.

● Uses various methods of communication to discuss student development with parents.

● Implements accommodations and interventions to help students meet expectations for student learning, in consultation with school administrators and parents.

● Adhere to overarching policies of confidentiality and respect

● Provide equitable publicity's and practices in the classroom

● Maintain an ongoing conversation with additional staff members and parents regarding how to best coordinate curriculum

● Participate in meetings, training and planning in order to meet the needs of each child

● Be responsible for the safety of the children in their care

● Ensure that the physical environment is safe from all health and safety concerns

● Encourage students to find joy in the learning process

● Keep classroom organized, maintain student academic and observation records

● Apply classroom management skills, plan lessons based on the curriculum and use assessment in planning in concert with student

● Excellent written and oral communication skills

● Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Schedule

● Full time (40 hours), 10 months per year (late August - Early June).

● Hours: 7:30am - 3:30pm

Salary: Based on Education and Experience

Contact: Karen Weiss

Phone: 312-265-1514

Email: careers@interculturalmontessori.org

Address: 114 S Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607

About Our School

Intercultural Montessori is a Dual Language Montessori School for students aged 3 through the 8th Grade. Our unique program combines dual language education with the Montessori approach. We develop global citizens ready to succeed in the multicultural, multilingual world of the future. The school is located in Chicago’s West Loop Neighborhood. Our school is a diverse international community and a wonderful place to work!

Job Description

Intercultural Montessori Language School is seeking an English teacher / Reading Specialist to work with our Early-Childhood and Kindergarten students. The English teacher will play an important role supporting English Language learning and literacy for students in a language immersion context. Candidates will need to have the strong organizational and collaborative skills essential for team teaching within a dual language curriculum.

Qualifications:

● Candidate must have a Bachelor degree in Early-Childhood or Elementary

● Candidates must have a valid Teacher's license.

● Candidates must have related teaching experience such as literacy instruction.

● Montessori Certified preferred but not required

● Willing to work towards Montessori Certification

● Patient, flexible and have a positive attitude in working with all children.

● Strong classroom management skills.

● Ability to communicate with parents and staff effectively.

● Ability to delegate responsibility.

● Good interpersonal and collaborative skills are necessary.

● A positive and open attitude toward all children.

● The ability to work with students of varying abilities assigned to the classroom,

including those with learning exceptionalities.

● Ability to work as part of a diverse international teaching team.

● Montessori Teaching Certificate preferred.

● Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Zoom and email programs.

● While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, or crouch. The employee must be able to lift up to a 35-pound child.

Duties & Responsibilities:

● Help develop research-based, Montessori-informed English Language programming for 4-6 year old students.

● Ensure programming for Kindergarten students meets or exceeds the goals of the Illinois Standards for Kindergarten students.

● Collaborates with other teachers on curriculum integration and implementation

● Give appropriate presentations and deliver English language curriculum. Supports each student developing literacy skills.

● Establish a record keeping system to track students' progress.

● Facilitate a respectful environment for children and adults by advocating conflict resolution and Grace and Courtesy lessons.

● Ensure respectful and open lines of communication with parents. Be available to parents through written communication, setting up conferences, and educating parents in Montessori philosophy.

● Comply with all continuing education requirements.

● Always adheres to confidentiality.

● Supervises students in their care and maintains a safe and positive classroom environment.

● Enthusiastically supports and enforces school policies and regulations.

● Understands and promotes the school's mission and values at all times

Facility/classroom:

● Assure all areas of the facility are well kept, clean, and organized at all times.

● Assure fire drill/tornado drills and center inspections are conducted monthly and logs are kept up to date.

● Enforcing facility confidentiality/security.

● Responsible for completing monthly inspection and assuring form is completed and kept in binder.

● Familiar with the CDC, COVID recommendations for in-person teaching

Schedule:

● Full time (40 hours), (10 month) employment September to June

● Hours: Hours: 7:45 AM - 3:45 PM or 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Interested candidates submit their resume to careers@interculturalmontessori.org

Contact: Karen Weiss Phone: 312-265-1514

About Our School

Intercultural Montessori is a Dual Language Montessori School for students ages 3 through 6 years old. Our unique program combines dual language education with the Montessori approach. We develop global citizens ready to succeed in the multicultural, multilingual world of the future. The school is located in the Oak Park Neighborhood. Our school is a diverse international community and a wonderful place to work!

Job Description:

Intercultural is seeking candidates who are passionate about working with children ages 3 to 6 years old. If you are a college student who is seeking employment in Early Childhood Education, this is the perfect opportunity.

● Applicants should have a positive and open attitude towards children.

● Ability to work with students of varying abilities assigned to the classroom.

● Candidates must have great classroom management and great communication.

● Good interpersonal and collaborative skills are preferred.

● Our preferred candidates have an Early Childhood Education degree, or working

towards one.

● Preferred but not required, proficient in Spanish, Chinese or Japanese.

● Authorized to work in US

Location: 301 S Ridgeland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

Schedule: Monday to Friday 3:15 PM to 5:30 PM

Interested candidates send their resume to careers@interculturalmontessori.org

About Our School

Intercultural Montessori is a Dual Language Montessori School for students age 3 through the 8th Grade. Our unique program combines dual language education with the Montessori approach. We develop global citizens ready to succeed in the multicultural, multilingual world of the future. The school is located in Chicago’s West Loop Neighborhood. Our school is a diverse international community and a wonderful place to work!

Job Description

Intercultural is seeking for a highly motivated and passionate individual who will be working with Elementary students who have strong classroom management skills.

Qualifications:

● Our preferred candidates have an Early Childhood Education degree, or working towards one.

● Preferred but not required, candidates speak Spanish, Mandarin or Japanese

● Patient, flexible and have a positive attitude in working with all children.

● Strong classroom management skills.

● Ability to work with students of varying abilities assigned to the classroom.

● Ability to communicate with parents and staff effectively.

● Good interpersonal and collaborative skills are preferred.

● Ability to delegate responsibility.

● Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite and email programs.

● While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift up to a 35-pound child.

● Authorized to work in the US.

● Enthusiastically supports and enforces school policies and regulations.

● Understands and promotes the school’s mission and values at all times.

● Assure all areas of the facility are well kept, clean, and organized at all times.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Location: 114 S Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607

Interested Candidates: Send resume to careers@inteculturalmontessori.org

University Village Montessori is seeking a lead teacher for one of our Primary (3-6 year old) classrooms. This is a full time, year round position. The teacher should possess: an understanding of early childhood development; patience and respect for children; the ability to encourage children to be independent; model for them appropriate behavior; cultivate an environment rich with Montessori philosophy that is both safe and engaging for children; provide opportunities that enhance the child's social, physical and intellectual development; exhibit excellent interpersonal skills; and can effectively collaborate with students, parents, and staff to nurture a passion for learning in the young child.

We are an AMS full member school and are on working on Step 7 of the Pathway to AMS accreditation.

A bachelor's degree is required, in addition to being Montessori 3-6 certified by a MACTE accredited Montessori training program. A minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience as a lead teacher is desired

To indicate your interest in the position submit a resume and cover letter to the Executive Director, Kiran Devani, via email info@uvmontessori.com. You may also contact us directly at 773-800-9780

University Village Montessori School in Chicago is opening an Elementary Program in 2021 and is seeking a seasoned lead Elementary teacher to start the program. This is a full-time, year-round position. The teacher should possess: an understanding of child development, patience and respect for children; the ability to encourage children to be independent; model for them appropriate behavior; cultivate an elementary environment rich with Montessori philosophy that is both safe and engaging for the children; provide opportunities that enhance the child's social, physical and intellectual development; exhibit exceptional interpersonal skills; and can effectively collaborate with students, parents, and staff to nurture a passion for learning in the elementary child.

We are an AMS full member school and are working on Step 7 of the Pathway to Accreditation.

A Bachelor's degree is required along with Montessori certification at the Elementary level by an MACTE accredited Montessori training program. A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience as a lead teacher is desired.

To indicate your interest in the position, please email a cover letter and your resume to our Executive Director, Kiran Devani at kirandevani@uvmontessori.com. You may also contact us directly at 773-800-9780.

Drummond Montessori School is a Chicago Public School committed to a continuously developmental and collaborative process of learning that will foster academic growth, personal development, and produce intrinsically motivated learners. Drummond Montessori Magnet School, in practicing the principles set forth by Dr. Maria Montessori, is dedicated to higher levels of academic performance through active participation both inside the classroom and through exploration externally. We believe in and provide a positive, safe and diverse environment that supports learning, develops community and foster exploration and cultivation of global knowledge.

Drummond Montessori
1845 W Cortland St
Chicago, IL 60622

Minimum Qualifications:
● A Bachelor’s Degree, and valid Illinois State teaching certificate, MS Endorsement in Math/Science
● Experience working with diverse students and families, and a commitment for advocating for all children
● Growth mindset and belief that all children can learn and achieve at high levels
● Excellent relationship building and communication skills with adults and students alike
● Team player willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done
● Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
● Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
● Excellent organizational, planning and implementation skills
● Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills
● Credentialed or willing to become Montessori credentialed at the Adolescent level

All interested candidates should e-mail Principal Erica Kittle, efkittle@cps.edu with their resume.

Flossmoor Montessori School is actively seeking a full time Primary (3-6 years) certified Montessori teacher for immediate position. We work with 2 - 6 years old children and have two Primary classes for 3-6 years. The school is located in a growing community of Homewood-Flossmoor, a suburb of Chicago. Many young families move here due to family friendly community, proximity to Chicago and easy train commute.  Our mission is to create an environment for children following the path of Montessori education to meet their developmental needs, inspiring them to reach their highest potential and help them discover how they can best contribute to our world and culture.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be passionately dedicated to Montessori philosophy
• Possess a Montessori credential (AMI or AMS) for Primary (3-6 years) from a recognized program along with a Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrate experience as a lead teacher
• Passion for the Montessori pedagogy and working with young children
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and can effectively collaborate with students, parents and staff to create a collegial classroom environment.
• Have strong organization skills and experience to create and sustain the highest-quality educational environment
• Foster strong relationship with staff and parents through open, honest and frequent communication in a professional manner
• Show confidence and consistency in classroom management style
• Be diligent in planning lessons and keeping accurate student records

Compensation is based on certification and experience. We offer highly competitive salary, Paid time off, retirement plan, ongoing continued education for Professional Development and employee discount for the child attending our school.

Please email your resume to Bansari Modi at flossmoormontessorischool@gmail.com with a cover letter telling us about your passion working with young minds.