Lead and Assistant Teacher
West Side Montessori School is seeking teachers for lead and assistant teacher positions. Entry salaries range from $55,000 to $85,000. Lead teachers should hold a New York State Early Childhood certification, or have an approved study plan in pursuit of state certification. Assistant teachers must have a Bachelor’s degree or an approved study plan for a degree in Early Childhood. Montessori Early Childhood certification is a plus. For 60 years, West Side Montessori School (WSMS) has provided innovative, dynamic early childhood education that combines key aspects of the Montessori curriculum with the best practices of current child development. A cornerstone of WSMS’s approach is that we reflect our economically, racially, culturally, and intellectually diverse community.
WSMS is a vibrant, collaborative community of passionate teachers, joyful children, and engaged parents. WSMS is a collegial environment of lifelong learners. We provide excellent professional development opportunities. Candidates who would like to pursue a Montessori certification are eligible for full tuition to our West Side Montessori School Teacher Education Program (WSMS-TEP). We have excellent benefits including full health insurance and retirement benefits.
To apply, email your resume and cover letter to employment@wsmsnyc.org.
Lead and Assistant Guide for Infants/Toddlers/Twos
West Side Montessori School is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic guides (teachers) for infants, toddlers, and twos lead and assistant positions. We are opening a new, state-of-the-art, Infant/Toddler and Twos Center on the Upper West Side. Entry salaries range from $55,000 to $85,000. The ideal candidate will have experience and a passion for supporting young children as they grow and develop in a safe, loving, and stimulating environment. Guides will provide a positive and enriching experience for children ages 3 months to 3 years old while providing individualized care and fostering early childhood development through structured and unstructured activities. We are seeking experienced candidates. Candidates must have a high school diploma, a CDA (Child Development Associate) credential, or an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, child development, or a related field. Candidates with NYS Early Childhood certification will be prioritized. Montessori Infant-Toddler certification is a plus.
For 60 years, West Side Montessori School (WSMS) has provided innovative, dynamic early childhood education that combines key aspects of the Montessori curriculum with the best practices of current child development. WSMS is a collegial environment of lifelong learners. We provide excellent professional development opportunities. Candidates who would like to pursue a Montessori certification are eligible for full tuition to our West Side Montessori School Teacher Education Program (WSMS-TEP). We have excellent benefits including full health insurance, paid vacation, college/graduate tuition assistance, and retirement benefits.
To apply, email your resume and cover letter to employment@wsmsnyc.org.
West Side Montessori School welcomes employees of any race, color, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.
