Position: Lead Teacher for our 2-3 year old class, part-time (mornings)

Location: Hinsdale, IL

Start Date: August 15 for the 2023-2024 school year and possibly 8 weeks of summer camp

Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Infant/Toddler Montessori certification (AMS or AMI) required

• Spanish speaking preferred, but not required

Description of Position: 

The Lead Teacher is responsible for preparing the classroom environment with clean, beautiful, inspiring, and developmentally rich Montessori materials. And is also responsible for cleaning the materials and environment each day.

The Lead Teacher possesses working knowledge of the Montessori philosophy and understands they are the first environment needing preparation each day.

The Lead Teacher takes copious notes on each student daily and provides each child the support and care they require each day, in a loving and patient manner.

The Lead Teacher communicates clearly and kindly with parents and is responsible for answering parent emails each day.

Qualities of the Ideal Applicant:

• Communicates kindly and respectfully with co-workers and staff, students, and families.

• Is a team player and supportive of co-workers and staff.

• Is a child advocate and dedicated educator.

• Is in good physical health and able to bend-over, lift 25 lbs, run/walk, and clean environment.

About Children’s Montessori Language Academy:

Established in 2000, Children’s Montessori Language Academy has provided an enriching, loving, and supportive academic experience for our staff, students, and their families for the last 23 years!

We are a small school, with a staff of ten Montessorians and child advocates. We are a fully equipped, traditional Montessori school, providing classes for children ages 2 to 6 years old. We also teach Spanish through music and movement in all of our programs.

We are located within a beautiful wooded park of 52 acres, located in the beautiful western suburb of Chicago. This AMS Accredited School offers half-day programs for 2 to 6 year olds, as well as summer camp. We do have a few students ages 4 and older attending full day.

Check out our website: www.childrensmla.com

Contact Rosalinda Turner at: rosalinda@childrensmla.com

Montessori Private Academy is committed to attracting, cultivating, and retaining a diverse faculty that embraces difference and celebrates connection. As such, your unique identity and experiences bring tremendous value to our school and are integral to fostering an inclusive community that honors and nurtures the expansive potential of both children and adults alike.

Objective

The Substitute Teacher understands and promotes MPA’s mission, vision, objectives and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. The Substitute Teacher is responsible for supporting a Montessori classroom environment and curriculum that supports the individual needs of the children in accordance with MPA’s mission, policies and procedures, and AMS Code of Ethics. In addition, the Substitute Teacher will ensure compliance in accordance with state, federal, DCFS, and local regulations.  

Qualifications and Responsibilities

• The teacher will be respectful of children, parents, and colleagues, modeling Grace and Courtesy in all interactions. 

• The Substitute Teacher, under the direction of the acting Lead Teacher, will ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, regularly inspected, and well-maintained. 

• Demonstrates an ability to relate sensitively to people of all ages and varied backgrounds. 

• Possesses a professional manner, personal characteristics and mental abilities necessary to work with young children, including: respect for each child and their background, sensitivity to individual’s needs and learning styles, ability to follow the acting Lead Teachers guidance with appropriate challenges to meet each child’s learning development, and exceptional amount of patience and flexibility.

• Meets all staff requirements of local and state regulatory agencies including DCFS. 

• Maintains current First Aid and Pediatric CPR certification.

• Shares responsibility for the care, maintenance, and cleanliness of the classroom, playground, and materials. 

• When student-teacher ratio is allowed, SubstituteTeachers are expected to assist with tasks necessary for maintenance of the facility and the instructional program, as assigned by the acting Lead Teacher, Head of School, or designated Administrative staff.

• Comes directly to the Head of School or acting HOS with concerns

• Fulfills cleaning responsibilities as applicable.

• A Substitute Teacher must have the ability to see and hear children and to safely lift 15 pounds. 

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a final comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Schedule: MPA is open from 7:30-5:30. Depending on where you are needed will determine the hours.

Work Location and Contact Information: Montessori Private Academy is an AMS Accredited school and a Member of AIMS. We are located in Rockford, Illinois, which is approximately an hour from Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. To find out more about this exciting opportunity for the 2023-2024 school year, please contact Jennifer at Jennifer@montessoriprivateacademy.com or call 815-332-8101, Ext:111.

Montessori Private Academy  is committed to attracting, cultivating, and retaining a diverse faculty that embraces difference and celebrates connection. As such, your unique identity and experiences bring tremendous value to our school and are integral to fostering an inclusive community that honors and nurtures the expansive potential of both children and adults alike

Objective

The Assistant Teacher understands and promotes the school’s mission, vision, objectives and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. The teacher is responsible for supporting a Montessori classroom environment and curriculum that supports the individual needs of the children. Candidates must actively embrace lifelong learning as well as a collaborative approach to education balanced with a strong sense of autonomy. A passion for outdoor education and a belief in deeply respectful parenting/teaching philosophies and restorative practices are a must.

Qualifications and Responsibilities

• The Assistant Teacher will be respectful of children, parents, and colleagues, modeling Grace and Courtesy in all interactions. 

• The Assistant Teacher, under the direction of the Lead Teacher, will ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe, regularly inspected, and well-maintained. 

• Demonstrates an ability to relate sensitively to people of all ages and varied backgrounds. 

• Possesses a professional manner, personal characteristics and mental abilities necessary to work with young children, including: respect for each child and their background, sensitivity to individual’s needs and learning styles, ability to follow the Lead Teachers guidance with appropriate challenges to meet each child’s learning development, and exceptional amount of patience and flexibility.

• Meets all staff requirements of local and state regulatory agencies including DCFS. 

• Maintains current First Aid and Pediatric CPR certification.

• Fulfills cleaning responsibilities as applicable.

• Must have enough physical stamina to work effectively with young children

• An Assistant Teacher must have the ability to see and hear children and to safely lift 15 pounds. 

• Serves as an ambassador for Montessori Private Academy in all communications and interactions with stakeholders, guided by MSH core values and AMS Code of Ethics.

• Demonstrates a leadership capacity and growth mindset.

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a final comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education and/or Experience: A high school diploma is required. A Bachelor degree preferred and/or some college and prior experience working with children is preferred. Montessori experience is not necessary, but an understanding of the philosophy is required. Hands on training will be provided.

Schedule: This is a Full Time position, Monday-Friday: Hours to be determined 

Our Mission

Intercultural Montessori is a Dual Language Montessori School for students aged 2 years old to 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 has two campuses, one in the West Loop Neighborhood of Chicago and the other in the heart of Oak Park. Our school is a diverse international community and a wonderful place to work!

Job Description

Our Lower Elementary Lead Montessori 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. 

The Teacher 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. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uses Montessori curriculum current research and Montessori Albums to develop and implement units of instruction.

• 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.

• Share knowledge of child development concepts with all stakeholders

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

• Participate in meetings, training and planning to meet the needs of each child.

• Complete required progress reports in alignment with school timelines

• Participate in school functions, field trips and extracurricular activities.

• 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.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Lead teacher working towards or holding a credential for the level teaching that has been issued by an AMS, NCME, or AMI teacher education program, or any other MACTE-accredited course (or who are enrolled and in good standing in a qualifying Montessori teacher education program) and qualify with the minimum number of points required in the Teacher Requirements Verification form.     

Elementary Lead teachers must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university in the U.S., a degree that is deemed to be equivalent, or one that meets the nationally recognized post-secondary educational standard in the state, province, or country of issuance as determined by a recognized U.S. credentialing agency (i.e., a credentialing agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services). 

General Requirements for Personnel:

• Displays Cooperation and Teamwork.

• Models Grace and Courtesy in all interactions.

• Growth mindset and global curiosity.

• Flexible, understanding and patient.

• Prompt and reliable.

• Responsive to communications from school.

• Sensitive to socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds, and individual needs and capabilities of both students, staff and families.

Salary: Starting from $48,000. (10-month contract)

Interested candidates send resume and/or cover letter to: careers@interculturalmontessori.org

About Our School

Intercultural is a Dual Language Montessori School for students aged 2 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. Our school is a diverse international community and a wonderful place to work!

Job Description

The role of the Math Specialist is to provide individual or small group instruction to students who are in need of more attention in math. Strong candidates enjoy differentiating instruction in order to target specific learning goals, developing strong connections with students and teachers through consistent and positive communication, and working closely and actively as a member of a team. The individual works with the Elementary and Middle School Director to ensure lessons support the Montessori curriculum. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

● Uses school assessment data as a guide to provide targeted instruction

● Aligns instruction with standards, and student data

● Communicates regularly with the teacher regarding student progress

● Continuously monitors progress of students and adjusts instruction, groupings, etc. accordingly

● Provides support for all levels of Elementary Mathematics 

● Other duties as required 

Preferred Certification and Experience: 

● Experience as a Elementary and/or Middle School math teacher (grades 4-9) 

● Proven track record of successfully supporting students in math 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required

• At least 1 year of teaching experience required

• Professional Educator License (Illinois Teaching License) 

• Montessori Trained preferred 

• Authorized to work in the US

Schedule: Full-time, 10-month contract (September to June)

Salary: Based on education and experience

Reports to: Director of Elementary & Middle School

Interested candidates send resume and/or cover letter to: careers@interculturalmontessori.org

Summary/Objective

The Ancona School seeks a full-time Assistant Teacher at an accredited Montessori Preprimary program, beginning August, 2023. Assistant teachers at Ancona play an integral role in supporting high quality early childhood experiences rooted in the Montessori tradition. Our teachers provide the architecture for the academic and social/emotional development of young children. This is an excellent opportunity to work under the tutelage of a master teacher and observe the theories of progressive education—with an emphasis on social justice—in action throughout our vibrant learning community.

Specific Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Job Function

• Responsible to the head teacher and will assist in establishing and maintaining a harmonious classroom, supporting work cycles and discipline practices as modeled by the head teacher
• Help to establish and maintain Montessori classroom culture, pay particular attention to the needs of students
• Cooperate with head teacher to monitor children on the playground/outdoors
• Carefully observe and keep records on each student’s individual progression through the classroom, always available to offer gentle guidance
• Participate in weekly staff meetings
• Participate in all school events and conferences
• Model and demonstrate appropriate social courtesy and respect for children and adults, greeting children warmly each morning and throughout the day

Responsibilities to the Head Teacher:

• Assist the head teacher with the children in their learning and understanding of the Montessori materials
• Be informed and carry out duties as assigned by the head teacher
• Be familiar with school policies
• Inform the head teacher of any classroom issues, including discipline, health, equipment needs, repair and maintenance
• Meet with the head teacher to discuss goals for the class and individual students

Responsibilities to the Children and Parents:

• Keep information confidential
• Be professional and positive in all dealings with children and parents
• Share all information from parents with head teacher
• Support the children in being as independent as possible, encouraging their growth and development and only assisting them when needed.

Responsibilities to the Classroom:

• Clean-up of the classroom, ensuring that it is always tidy
• Update bulletin boards and student work both in and out of the classroom

Absence:

• Notify the head teacher and office manager as soon as possible so that a substitute can be organized

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Head of School, Director of Student and Family Services, and to the Head Teacher

Work Area Assigned

Classroom or other children’s’ areas; leave only at assigned breaks unless a substitute has been confirmed

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

• College degree (Bachelor’s or Associate’s) or equivalent work experience
• Montessori trained and certified
• Previous experience in teaching in a Montessori setting (preferred)
• Spanish Fluency (preferred)

Requirements

• CPR/First Aid certification (preferred)
• Pass a background check
• Have the physical capacity to work with preschool/Kindergarten-aged children
• Keep up with professional development – 15 hours per school year

Physical Demands

• Reaching
• Standing
• Walking
• Lifting
• Feeling
• Talking
• Hearing
• Repetitive motion
• Sedentary work, light work, medium work
• Close visual acuity

Work Environment

• Inside and outside environmental conditions
• Noise

Competencies

• Respect for children
• Passion for education
• Openness to growth and change
• Expected Hours of Work
• Monday-Friday, 7:45 am-3:30 pm
• Wednesdays, 3:35-4:45 pm (Reserved for Staff Meetings)

Travel

0-5%

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Ancona School not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation or national origin. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff and termination.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a benefits package including medical and dental insurance; tuition remission; professional development opportunities; and an employer-matched retirement plan.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit complete this form, and submit it along with a cover letter and resume, in one PDF, to: montessoriassistantteacherjob@anconaschool.org as soon as possible.

Hadi School is committed to achieve academic excellence in a Quality Islamic environment. The mission of Hadi School is to offer the best academic environment for students to achieve academic, cultural and religious guidance.

Offer to prepare the students to be successful for the world of work, self-achievement and well-being. Offer to prepare the students to be good citizens, life long learners, and ambitious and honorable individuals. 

Highly motivated individuals are needed for the Hadi School of Excellence, a growing Islamic private school located in Schaumburg, IL.   We are looking for a full-time primary (3-6) teacher for the 2023-2024 academic year starting mid-August to mid-June. The position is for 5 days a week. 

If you are

• Looking to work with children in a setting that is passionate about the child's growth and happiness

• Dedicated to the Montessori Method

• A dependable and committed professional

• A warm and supportive team player with classroom management skills

• An individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Hadi School is right for you.

Education and Training:

• AMS/AMI teaching credential at the 3-6 level

• College Degree preferred.

• Experienced in curriculum development

• Willingness to be trained in Positive Discipline or Love and Logic

Prior Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of classroom experience preferred.

• Mentoring or co-teaching experience a plus

• Kindergarten enrichment experience is a plus.

Role Expectations

• Create a system for daily observations and record keeping.

• Ensure curriculum goals are met regarding Montessori and cultural enrichment studies.

• Create monthly newsletters with curriculum highlights and classroom news.

• Communicate with parents and staff, concerns or observations regarding child development in areas of social emotional, academic, and motor skills.

• Work collaboratively with the co-teacher to prepare and maintain the Montessori-prepared environment and share responsibilities to write conference reports.

• Develop a reflective teaching practice.

We offer competitive pay, Teacher children discount, and generous paid time off (All federal holidays, Thanksgiving week, Winter/Spring breaks, and paid summers off). We are looking for someone who has AMS/AMI Early Childhood credentials. Previous Montessori experience is highly preferred.

 (Please send your resume to contact@hadischool.org or call 

630-605-3587.)

The Hadi School does not discriminate against any employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability or gender.

Green Friends Montessori School located in Elburn, Illinois (50 miles west of Chicago) is searching for a full and part time Elementary Assistant Teacher who:

• Holds a four-year college degree or higher

• Interest in nature-based curriculum with an emphasis on building peaceful community steeped in core human values.

About Green Friends Montessori School

Green Friends Montessori School is a not-for-profit educational institution formed in 2016 by a small group of parents and Montessori educators dedicated to peace education and nature-based learning.  Green Friends Montessori School is in a renovated single-story house on the property of MA Center Chicago (an organization dedicated to humanitarian and spiritual activities).  We have designed our school with the children foremost in our minds.  The school also has access to the 140-acre MA Center property, which includes fruit orchards, organic vegetable gardens, a permaculture “food forest,” greenhouses, honeybees, restored prairie, a bluebird nesting box trail, ponds, and Blackberry Creek.  

Nature-based Focus

At Green Friends Montessori School, nature studies are interwoven into many curricular areas.   We recognize the profound importance of helping youth connect with the nature as they discover their personal identities and place in the world and become positive citizens of their communities and the Earth.   Utilizing access to 140 acres of land adjoining the school, the students explore restored prairie, forest groves, agricultural land, and riparian habitat along Blackberry Creek.  Hands-on learning is conducted on topics such as habits and ecosystems, animal behavior and lifecycles, phenology, botany, gardening and agriculture, earth science and soils, water quality, and habitat restoration.  Elementary students have daily access to the outdoors for nature studies, recreation, and yes, play!  

We would love to hear from you!  

Vandana Caruso 

Director 

Green Friends Montessori School

http://www.greenfriendsmontessori.org/

Greenfriendsmontessorischool@gmail.com

(630) 457-9178

All Day Montessori School is a sweet neighborhood school in the close knit community of Beverly, IL serving children age 15 months to 6 years.   We are looking to add a Toddler teacher to our community of dedicated, nurturing educators who share their passion for providing a wonderful environment for children to grow and thrive.  Qualified applicants hold a bachelor’s degree and Montessori certification.  We have a competitive salary scale, benefits, and paid holidays.  Send us your resume today to Caitlyn Solomon at headofschool@alldaymontessori.org visit our website www.alldaymontessori.org We look forward to hearing from you.

Position Summary

The Head Teacher is a teacher and guide who helps direct the children’s activities academically, emotionally, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment that challenges each child to reach his/her fullest potential. The Head Teacher is responsible for upholding the purpose, standards, and policies of RPMS as outlined in the Parent and Employee Handbooks under the supervision and evaluation of the Principal and Program Directors. The Head Teacher is expected to conduct himself/herself in an ethical and professional manner at all times. The Head Teacher must maintain all personal information about children, families, organizational issues and other school matters as confidential.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Teaching

• Direct the children’s activities academically, emotionally, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment that challenges each child to reach his/her fullest potential.

• Develop a positive rapport with children.

• Oversee the safety and physical well-being of the children at all times.

• Demonstrate realistic expectations of children based on age and abilities.

• Protect the privacy and working atmosphere of the class at all times.

• Participate in the development and implementation of new curricula.

• Train and supervise children in the execution of fire drills, including the routing and building exits.

Classroom

• Prepare an environment where furnishings and materials are complete and correspond to the needs of the group.

• Oversee, care, and maintain classroom materials and yearly inventory.

• Maintain an orderly environment, keeping it clean and sanitary, and in good aesthetic shape, allowing the children to share this responsibility when possible.

Supervisory

• Supervise the classroom Assistant/Intern.

• Provide guidance, training, and coaching to the Assistant/Intern by meeting with the Assistant/Intern as necessary and conducting regular performance evaluations.

• Assist the Program Director in interviewing for the assistant position as needed.

Record Keeping and Reporting

• Maintain curriculum planning, observational and academic records, including progress reports.

• Plan, prepare, submit and share lesson plans as required by Program Directors, which may vary depending on Elementary, Middle School and Extended Day, or Children’s House requirements.

• Maintain written record of all parent meetings, phone calls and emails.

• Maintain current attendance reports.

• Submit academic records and other required records during the year.

• Report all accidents immediately including preparing a written report and notifying parents.

• Report all unusual or significant incidents immediately, including preparing a written report stating the date, time and nature of the incident, including action taken.

• Complete monthly class summary reports.

Communication

• Prepare monthly newsletter for parents.

• Hold two parent conferences during the school year, and provide on-going communication to parents as needed.

• Proactively initiate discussions with parents in the early stages of issues.

• Communicate and cooperate with the Administration on program changes.

• Communicate effectively with children.

• Communicate effectively with parents.

Child Assessment

• Work with Principal and Program Director on difficulties with children, parents and staff.

• Provide input to the Admissions Director or Program Director on recommendations regarding re-enrollment, rejection or dismissal of any child as required.

• Make recommendations for testing or special needs services to the Principal and/or Program Director.

General Administration

• Assist the Principal and Program Director in developing and implementing school policies and procedures, adult orientation, and educational design as requested.

• Attend staff meetings and other school meetings as required.

• Prepare annual goals, participate in peer consultations and self-evaluations, and consult with the Principal and Program Director regarding professional growth and development.

• Assist with other projects, programs, and planning as assigned.

• Comply with all policies and procedures outlined in the Staff Handbook.

• Adhere to AMS guidelines and professional standards.

Competencies

• Strong communication skills.

• High ethical standards.

• Professional and courteous.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work effectively as a team member.

• Flexibility and openness to new ideas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Montessori certification.

• Experience with and understanding the development of children.

• Ability to fulfill requirements of all state and local licensing agencies affecting RPMS.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:  Salary Range Commemorate With Experience 

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Employee discount

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Please email resumes@rpms.org with EARLY CHILDHOOD HEAD TEACHER in the subject line