The Caedmon School, a Montessori school seeks enthusiastic candidates for Part-time and Full-time Early Childhood Associate teacher positions for the 2025-2026 school year. We seek candidates who cherish and love children; model what is expected of our students ethically, academically, and socially; demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning; possess the skills, knowledge, and confidence to be an enthusiastic innovator; and respect for others.
We seek candidates who understand the role of the teacher as a facilitator of student inquiry and the importance of a carefully prepared learning environment.
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 the grade-level team
-Support the 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
-Participate in weekly meetings with the administration about student growth and curriculum

-Extreme fondness for very young children
-Bachelor’s degree required, Montessori experience/ Montessori certification preferred
-1-3 years of teaching experience preferred
-Must have experience and be knowledgeable about Early Childhood development and education
-Enthusiastic about working with small children in a mixed-age classroom
-Strong classroom management skills
-Support the Head Teacher in planning and implementing the Montessori curriculum
-Energetic, responsible, and professional
-A collaborative work ethic with strong oral and written communication skills
-Comfortable and confident in communicating with parents and caregivers

The Mission of The Caedmon School
At The Caedmon School, we honor the individual and foster each child’s natural curiosity, which is the foundation of academic achievement. We nurture empathy in our students to value perspectives other than their own. Our graduates are creative, capable, and courageous, ready to make their place in the world.
Our Commitment to Community and Inclusivity
The Caedmon School is dedicated to creating and maintaining a community where we embrace and explore differences and commonalities, and the challenges they may present. We are committed to ensuring that Caedmon families feel a sense of belonging, because we value the different and precious identities among us. We cultivate a caring, respectful, and safe environment, in which bonds are forged across potential barriers of human difference, advancing compassionate, responsible, courageous citizens.
Our Values: Community; Academic Excellence; Diversity; Montessori