The Colm Cille Club is a classical, Catholic homeschooling cooperative.

CCC is not a full homeschooling curriculum. It is a small body of material we commit to learning together. We choose material we think is well-suited to the cultivation of wisdom and virtue by nourishing the soul on truth, goodness, and beauty.

On co-op day, we aim to provide experiences which are difficult to create at home. Children enjoy a fun and motivating environment for memorization, sing in a choir, and engage in hands-on art and science projects. Beginning in fourth grade, students are given writing assignments which can be returned to a teacher for feedback. They also participate in theatrical performances and book discussions.

Central to our co-op philosophy is nourishing our member families’ Catholic faith. Co-op day begins with mass every week. Beginning at age three, children begin their formal catechesis and enter the Joyful Child Atrium, a beautiful space designed specially to meet the spiritual needs of the child. Older students participate in the CatLab, where they learn from visiting priests and religious and engage in lively discussions about their faith.

We meet every Monday for a full day and offer an optional Thursday afternoon for drama and writing from September through May. We take off the month of January.

Application Information
Please send a cover letter and resume to Sejal Vora, Owner & Founder at svora@hobokenmontessori.com

Credential Level
Early Childhood
Education Required
Bachelor’s Degree
Job Type
Classroom Teacher/Staff
Position Type
Full-Time (academic year)
www.hobokenmontessori.com
Phone (201) 656-7377

If those four alliterative pairings fit you (and if you know the deep value of bringing your teachers chocolate at just the right moment), you might fit in pretty well at Greensboro Montessori School. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Montessori leader to join our crew and to fill a newly created administration role of director of lower school.

Pedagogical Pedigree

Our new director of lower school must have a deep commitment to and significant experience with Montessori philosophy. AMS credentialing and several years teaching experience in at least one of the Lower School divisions (Toddler, Primary, Lower Elementary) is a must. Additionally, they need to value and have direct experience with teaching to students’ different learning styles, being a champion for professional development, and building and maintaining strong parent partnerships.

Leadership Style

We seek a leader who believes in empowering faculty — in being a servant leader. We believe leadership is based on authenticity, humility, and connections, not power and control. We seek someone who is calm under pressure, who sees both the big picture and the hundreds of myriad details, who believes in our peace curriculum, and who finds joy in their work every day. Our new director of lower school will be equally confident supporting faculty as managing difficult parent conversations as getting down on the ground and giving a lesson to a student. We want to feel comfortable asking this person for help, knowing that we won’t be judged and that we may gain some practical tips or insights derived from your many past Montessori experiences.

Roles and Responsibilities

The director of lower school is a 12-month position and will be responsible for coordinating the 18-month to third grade curriculum and program, as well as the 20 to 25 faculty who teach within the divisions. Coordination will include internal and external communications, scheduling, parent partnership, student outcome and program assessment, bridge to the administration team, budget review, and being the face of our Lower School. Direct contact with students in various capacities will be part of the job, in addition to coaching and partnering with faculty and families. They will also support other members of administration, offering high-level oversight to our after-school and summer camp programs and working closely with our director of upper school.

– Proven school leadership experience.
– Montessori-aligned pedagogy and philosophy of learning.
– At least five years Montessori teaching in in a lower school environment (Toddler, Primary, Elementary).
– MACTE or AMS credential in at least one of the three lower school divisions (Infant & Toddler, Early Childhood, or Elementary I).
– Experience cultivating a professional adult learning culture.
– Strong spoken, digital, and written communication and interpersonal skills.
– Impeccable attention to detail and organization, especially in terms of managing student outcomes, check-lists, and spiraling vertical curricula.
– Flexibility and the ability to listen deeply.
– Master’s degree in a relevant field.

To Apply

Professional and personable … serious and silly … meticulous and magical … inspired and inspiring.

If those four alliterative pairings fit you (and if you know the deep value of bringing your teachers chocolate at just the right moment), you might fit in pretty well at Greensboro Montessori School. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Montessori leader to join our crew and to fill a newly created administration role of director of lower school.

Our School

We are a 250-student, toddler-through-ninth-grade, independent school located in Greensboro, North Carolina and are accredited by both the American Montessori Society and the Southern Association of Independent Schools. For 45 years, our deep commitment to Montessori pedagogy and program have allowed us to successfully help students unleash their full potential. Our main campus is 10-acres that includes three buildings, four permaculture gardens, multiple outside play spaces, an athletic field, gymnasium, commercial kitchen, and an acre of woods. And with a fantastic group of faculty and staff, very supportive and engaged families, a clear long-range plan, a 37-acre satellite environmental education campus, a strong financial portfolio, and a fantastic board of trustees, we are rock-solid and field-tested.

Our Lower School includes three Toddler rooms (13 students each), four Primary rooms (20 to 24 students each), and two Lower Elementary rooms (25 to 30 students each).

After 30 years of service to our community, our associate head of school has announced their retirement, and we are transitioning to having a director of lower school (Toddler, Primary, Lower Elementary) and a director of upper school (Upper Elementary, Junior High), both of whom report directly to the head of school and advise them on running all parts of the school.

Pedagogical Pedigree

Our new director of lower school must have a deep commitment to and significant experience with Montessori philosophy. AMS credentialing and several years teaching experience in at least one of the Lower School divisions (Toddler, Primary, Lower Elementary) is a must. Additionally, they need to value and have direct experience with teaching to students’ different learning styles, being a champion for professional development, and building and maintaining strong parent partnerships.

Leadership Style

We seek a leader who believes in empowering faculty — in being a servant leader. We believe leadership is based on authenticity, humility, and connections, not power and control. We seek someone who is calm under pressure, who sees both the big picture and the hundreds of myriad details, who believes in our peace curriculum, and who finds joy in their work every day. Our new director of lower school will be equally confident supporting faculty as managing difficult parent conversations as getting down on the ground and giving a lesson to a student. We want to feel comfortable asking this person for help, knowing that we won’t be judged and that we may gain some practical tips or insights derived from your many past Montessori experiences.

Needed Skills and Experiences

Proven school leadership experience.
Montessori-aligned pedagogy and philosophy of learning.
At least five years Montessori teaching in in a lower school environment (Toddler, Primary, Elementary).
MACTE or AMS credential in at least one of the three lower school divisions (Infant & Toddler, Early Childhood, or Elementary I).
Experience cultivating a professional adult learning culture.
Strong spoken, digital, and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Impeccable attention to detail and organization, especially in terms of managing student outcomes, check-lists, and spiraling vertical curricula.
Flexibility and the ability to listen deeply.
Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Roles and Responsibilities

The director of lower school is a 12-month position and will be responsible for coordinating the 18-month to third grade curriculum and program, as well as the 20 to 25 faculty who teach within the divisions. Coordination will include internal and external communications, scheduling, parent partnership, student outcome and program assessment, bridge to the administration team, budget review, and being the face of our Lower School. Direct contact with students in various capacities will be part of the job, in addition to coaching and partnering with faculty and families. They will also support other members of administration, offering high-level oversight to our after-school and summer camp programs and working closely with our director of upper school.

To Apply

If you want to help us nurture and challenge our 18-month-olds through our third graders, and if you have the skills to lead an extremely talented and dedicated group of Montessori educators, we want to hear from you.

If you are from outside the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina, know that this state is a fantastic place to live and that Greensboro is a wonderful, very affordable, medium-sized city. Relocation support is available. We will share more about the interview process with applicants once they apply. The position ideally starts August 1, 2020, but we have some unique flexibility as to when the position could start.

Please email a (1) cover letter, (2) résumé, (3) single digital picture that captures what you think is a critical part of Montessori philosophy, and (4) your leadership statement to our director of human resources, Heather Goggin, at heather.goggin@gms.org.

Our Lower School includes three Toddler rooms (13 students each), four Primary rooms (20 to 24 students each), and two Lower Elementary rooms (25 to 30 students each).

After 30 years of service to our community, our associate head of school has announced their retirement, and we are transitioning to having a director of lower school (Toddler, Primary, Lower Elementary) and a director of upper school (Upper Elementary, Junior High), both of whom report directly to the head of school and advise them on running all parts of the school.

The Head Teacher is responsible for nurturing the academic, social, and emotional growth of students by following the Montessori philosophy and curriculum. The Head Teacher will exhibit patience and understanding of the developmental and emotional needs of children in his or her care. The position requires the Head Teacher to have excellent communication skills to develop positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. The Head Teacher must maintain an attractive, organized, and safe environment, which includes the care and assessment of materials, furniture, and classroom equipment. Candidates for the Head Teacher position must:

• Hold a Montessori teaching credential from an AMS-affiliated program, an AMI accredited program, or a MACTE-accredited program
• Participate in professional activities as designated by the Director, including workshops, meetings, planning sessions, conferences, special school events,
creating newsletters, writing student progress reports, etc.
• Become familiar with and follow the policies and procedures set forth by Little Tulip Montessori of Bay Terrace
• Adhere to appropriate dress code and conduct guidelines
• Maintain and follow scheduled work hours as provided by Director
• Complete and maintain records of state-mandated courses for professional development
• Be familiar with school emergency procedures
• Participate in other job duties, as assigned
• Hours: Full Time; Monday through Friday

General Requirements
• Will help in establishing and maintaining a Montessori classroom culture, paying particular attention to the needs of the students
• Carefully observe and help keep records on each student’s progression through the classroom always being available to offer gentle guidance
• Become familiar with and adhere to the staff handbook, our vision and mission standards and AMS code of ethics
• Foster curiosity and a passion for learning
• Help develop mutual respect and partnership between all program participants and the world beyond our door
• Nurture a spirit of self-esteem, dignity, kindness and compassion in each child and staff members

We are looking for someone who feels genuinely connected to working with children and can provide an emotionally responsive environment for children as well as guide them through the Montessori curriculum.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS EXPERIENCE IN…
Leading a classroom.
Leading meaningful circle-times/meetings.
Planning and giving Montessori lessons.
Communicating with families.
Leading parent-teacher conferences.
Updating classrooms with new works, materials, and units of study.

Responsibilities:
-Must be skilled in preparing and maintaining an emotionally responsive, nurturing, accepting, and safe classroom environment that provides both independent and social learning that meets the varying needs of the students.
-Plan and implement the Montessori curriculum.
-Plan and work collegially with Associate Teacher(s), guide associate(s) in best practices with this age group, model those practices and/or plan and work with grade level team.
-Conduct family conferences twice/year and write bi-weekly class notes and end of year narrative reports.
-Attend all faculty meetings; serve on committees as required, participate in one task force each year, seek and attend professional development opportunities.
-Meet with administration weekly about student growth and curriculum.

-Be able to help the Head Teacher in preparing and maintaining an emotionally responsive, nurturing, accepting, and safe classroom environment that provides both independent and social learning that meets the varying needs of the students
-Plan and work collegially with Head Teacher and/or grade level team
-Support Head Teacher in conducting family conferences and writing bi-weekly class notes and end of year narrative reports
-Attend all faculty meetings; serve on committees as required, participate in one task force each year, seek and attend professional development opportunities
-Meet with administration weekly about student growth and curriculum

We are looking to fulfill a few full-time positions for Lead Teacher and Co- Teacher’s. Seeking candidates who are warm, nurturing, kind and patient. Candidates should have strong work ethics, be reliable and dependable.

An intern to join one of our Primary Classrooms, The Red Oak Room
We have two early childhood classrooms, The Red Oak Room and The Golden Oak Room with three Montessori trained EC teachers and a teacher completing her Montessori EC training this Spring. The Oak Rooms serves children aged 3 (by October 1st) to Kindergarten. The EC intern would be with Saloni Mathur, Head Teacher. Mrs. Mathur is an exemplary Montessorian. She is loving, empathetic, patient, observant, mindful, and lives the Montessori philosophy every day. She has experience mentoring an intern and is participating in the American Montessori Society Emerging Leader Fellowship Program 2020-2021.

The EC intern will experience team collaboration among both Oak Room classes creating our year-long project, Holiday and End of Year performance, parent-teacher conferences, child-directed lessons, lesson planning, observing, planning the next steps, etc. Oak Room classes often merge during the afternoon by opening the doors connecting both spaces. This will allow the intern to work with Janet Waiman, Christine Raymond, and Madeline Taylor. Mrs. Waiman is very creative, she is always coming up with great child-directed art lessons and beautiful extensions. Mrs. Raymond has excellent classroom management skills, tracking skills, follow-through, and is consistent. Mrs. Taylor does a wonderful job preparing the Third Year student for moving on to the public school as well as speaking Spanish with the children.

Ideally, we are are looking for interns that are available to work a full day schedule, 8:15 am – 3:00 pm, but we are flexible. The morning sessions for the Acorn Room/Oak Room are 8:30 am – 11:15/11:30 am and morning session w

Heads of Schools were co-teachers that met while working at LHMS where they discovered a shared love for the Montessori education system and childhood development. Together they believe in the three core values of Long Hill Montessori School; confidence, independence, and peace. With those values in mind, LHMS students learn to think critically, work collaboratively, and to be empowered—skills that prepare children for success in today’s world. The school enrolls students ages 2 through kindergarten.

We are looking forward to welcoming interns to our beautiful and welcoming environment. Our team works hard to create a space that feels like the next step from home. We are committed to professional development for all staff, community development, and collaborating with parents. We all attend the NJMAC Conference every year and have outside professionals come in for PD as well. We host several community events throughout the year, Back to School, Halloween Trunk or Treat, Teacher for a Day, etc. Parent Workshops are given approximately once a month from topics ranging for Montessori in the Home to Discipling with Grace & Courtesy.

As leaders, we try to prepare an environment and live our mission through the school community; our children, teachers, staff, and parents – confidence, independence, and peace.

We look forward to connecting with you and meeting with potential interns.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred LICENSE: Must hold a valid Indiana State Teacher’s License in Elementary Education (K-6). Must be deemed Highly Qualified in accordance with the Indiana Department of Education EXPERIENCE: Required experience includes: 1) Must have excellent organization and communication skills while being flexible; 2) Possess no excuses philosophy; 3) Good management skills; 4) Must be able to adapt material; 5) Work cooperatively and effectively with other professional staff; 6) Must have a working knowledge of the five (5) areas of reading, balanced literacy, state standards, general education curriculum, and IPS curriculum/instruction framework. Montessori Credential preferred.

The mission of Sussex Montessori School is to nurture the development of empathetic, collaborative, persistent and innovative global and community citizens in accordance with the time-tested philosophy of Maria Montessori, through authentic personalized learning experiences, respectful relationships, opportunities to innovate, and a focus on global citizenship.

The school is located in Seaford, Delaware, which is a diverse rural area with a thriving Hispanic population as well as growing Haitian community.

• Acts on behalf of the Head of School in her/his absence (e.g., questions, concerns, complaints) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required for their functions in a timely manner.
• Assists the Head of School in developing and evaluating student programs and services, and/or evaluating instructional staff.
• Assists in the recruitment and retention of high-quality teachers to school.
• Participates in the planning/leading of curriculum-focused meetings and professional days to review, discuss, and update curriculum adhering to a Montessori focus and current research on best practices.
• Facilitates meetings of both the whole school community and teacher teams.
• Monitors teachers use and interpretation of classroom-based assessments to inform instructional practices and monitor children’s cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
• In conjunction with the Head of School, establishes cohesive professional development goals and plans to meet those needs for the school community.
• Ensures that the faculty is provided support and training as needed.
• Is present in classrooms and provides feedback and coaching for teachers.
• Assists in making placement decisions for children in terms of educational programming.
• Supervises the classroom ordering process assuring that orders support the curriculum and focus of the school.
• Develops a plan for providing support services both within and outside the school community (reading support, speech, guidance, school psychology services, etc.).
• Supports the curriculum alignment to the common core standards.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Fluent in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole.
• Valid Teacher’s Certification

How to Apply:
You must submit the following three documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered:
1. A resume that clearly indicates that you possess the required qualifications, and that indicates which preferred qualifications and additional relevant qualifications you would bring to this position.
2. A one-page cover letter explaining how your skills and experience make you a strong candidate for this position.
3. A separate document with responses to the following question (please copy and paste the questions into the document along with the responses)—
• What makes you a good fit for this job?
• How do you envision supporting the Montessori mission of the school?
• If you have worked in a Montessori coaching capacity, describe your approach and experience in one or two paragraphs. If you have not worked in this capacity, describe your relevant experience and how you would approach coaching teachers in the Montessori philosophy.
• What experience do you have with state standards and regulation?
• Describe your approach and experience to building a school community.
• How would you build and maintain consistency, coherence, and continuity within programs and across programs in the school community.

Send these three documents as attachments to jobs@sussexms.k12.de.us. If you have questions about this or other Sussex Montessori School positions, write to info@sussexms.k12.de.us.

Review of applications will begin on Monday, January 6, 2020. Best consideration will be given to applications received by that date. Anticipated start date for the position is March 1, 2020 or a mutually agreeable date. Position will be open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Sussex Montessori School is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which encourages applications from minority group members, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

The mission of Sussex Montessori School is to nurture the development of empathetic, collaborative, persistent and innovative global and community citizens in accordance with the time-tested philosophy of Maria Montessori, through authentic personalized learning experiences, respectful relationships, opportunities to innovate, and a focus on global citizenship.

The school is located in Seaford, Delaware, which is a diverse rural area with a thriving Hispanic population as well as growing Haitian community.

Responsibilities:

Teach and supervise all toddler students in the Montessori Method and curriculum in all academic and specialty areas of study.

Prepare materials and maintain their cleanliness and good condition/repair

Be responsible for the safety and physical well being of all students in your charge at all times.

Prepare and have available weekly lesson plans and record students’ progress.

Prepare summaries of each week and submit to the Education Director on time.

Organize work so that daily time is available for record keeping, meetings with assistants and School supervisors and parents as deemed necessary by the School.

Be in attendance at all staff meetings and after hours parent meetings, admissions events or classroom socials.

Prepare and participate in parent conferences at least twice each School Year, including two evenings conferences as determined by School, at its sole discretion, and as requested by parents.

Maintain current on-going records on all students in your charge and have same available for School’s review upon request. Maintain confidentiality of all such records.

Responsibilities:
-Work with and help the Head Teacher in preparing and maintaining an emotionally responsive, nurturing, accepting, and safe classroom environment that provides both independent and social learning that meets the varying needs of the students
-Plan and work collegially with Head Teacher and/or grade level team
-Support Head Teacher in conducting family conferences and writing bi-weekly class notes and end of year narrative reports
-Attend all faculty meetings; serve on committees as required, participate in one task force each year, seek and attend professional development opportunities
-Meet with administration weekly about student growth and curriculum