St. James School is hiring a full time, Montessori Primary Head Teacher. Candidates must be positive, gentle, caring and love working with children ages 2 to 3 years of age. The Primary Head Teacher will have a say in the designing of their classroom and ordering new materials for a NEW Montessori program. Creativity, organizational skills, and passion for Montessori education are paramount!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited college/university in Education or related discipline to teaching assignment
• AMS or AMI Early Childhood Credential or are working towards the credential
• Willing to begin a program this summer (paid for by the school)
• Passion for working with children ages 2 to 3 years of age!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Classroom experience teaching or assisting in a Montessori Primary classroom
• In addition to a Montessori credential, having a valid state teaching certification in an appropriate grade level and/or subject

Located in the heart of Stratford's Historic District, St. James Catholic School is a fully accredited elementary and middle school with over 75 years of educating children. St. James is a warm and caring community with a mission that includes “nurturing the whole child”. Our school provides a rich, academic experience from preschool through eighth grade. With the increase of interest in our preschool program, St. James is seeking to develop an additional learning space that fully embraces the vision and mission of Maria Montessori.