Contact: Jeannine Hanson

Email: info@chestnutmontessori.com

Name of School/Organization: Chestnut Montessori School

School Website: www.chestnutmontessori.com

Age Group: 6-9

Description: Chestnut Montessori School is seeking a credentialed Elementary teacher to work on campus in an established classroom that values independence, creativity, collaboration, and joyful learning. Our children are hard-working, cooperative, and happy. This full-time position begins January 4, 2021 and goes through the remainder of the school year. If you are enthusiastic and love working with children, we would like to meet you!

Our school has been successfully open for on campus education since May and our small community has remained healthy by following COVID guidelines. We have a beautiful campus nestled between Kirkland and Bellevue. Our teachers and staff are collaborative, friendly, and committed to providing an authentic Montessori education.

Please email us to express your interest and we will send you an application form and job description. We invite you to visit and meet our Chestnut family!

Phone: (425) 822-6001

School Address: 10723 NE 38th Pl, Bellevue, WA 98004

Contact: Meghan Kane Skotheim

Email: meghan@montessoricountryschool.org

Name of School/Organization: Montessori Country School

School Website: www.montessoricountryschool.org

Age Group: Birth-12

Description: Elementary Guide

Montessori Country School on Bainbridge Island, Washington, is an independent school serving children from birth to 12 years. Located in Puget Sound, we are 8 miles west of downtown Seattle. The island is accessible by ferryboat and a bridge to the Olympic Peninsula. Bainbridge Island hosts a rich arts community and easy access to outdoor experiences.

Montessori Country School is celebrating its 48th year. We have a Parent and Child program, one toddler class, three primary classes, a lower elementary, and an upper elementary. Our 4-acre campus includes recently completed new classrooms and a natural playground. We are an inclusive and supportive community of life-long learners and dedicated Montessorians.

We are seeking a Lower Elementary Guide beginning February 2021. Ideal candidates for this position would be organized, flexible, confident, independent, and collaborative. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and AMS or AMI certification. State teacher certification is preferred.

For more information about our school and to get a glimpse of our campus, please visit our website www.montessoricountryschool.org.

Please send resume and cover letter to:

Meghan Kane Skotheim

Meghan.skotheim@mcsbi.org

Phone: (206) 842-4966

School Address: 10994 Arrow Point Dr. NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Contact: Susan K. Locke

Email: slocke@bellmontessori.com

Name of School/Organization: Bellevue Montessori School

School Website: www.bellmontessori.com

Age Group: Early Childhood/Kindergarten ages 2.9 to 6

Description: Bellevue Montessori School is looking for a Montessori Early Childhood/Kindergarten Assistant.

Come join our team of dedicated Montessori professionals. Bellevue Montessori is looking for an Assistant Teacher for one of our Early Childhood/Kindergarten classrooms. We are looking for someone who may have some experience in a Montessori School and an interest in working with children this age in a Montessori setting.

Some benefits of being a BMS Teaching Assistant include:

The opportunity to directly impact the education of children positively

Being a part of our amazing reputation

Professional development programs for those who are interested in becoming a certified Montessori Instructor

Competitive Hourly Rate

Health insurance benefits are optional for full-time staff

You may be a great fit if you:

Enjoy the presence of young children and want to help foster their growth

Demonstrate flexibility and consistency in your work ethic and history

Have experience observing children and have a background knowledge of the Montessori method

Per our DCYF (Department of Children, Youth and Families) regulations regarding educators, we require that all employees complete a PBC (portable background check), fingerprinting, WA State Food Handler’s Permit, proof of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) immunization and proof of a negative Tuberculosis skin test. If not yet completed, our team will gladly help walk you through these necessary steps.

Bellevue Montessori School is accredited by the American Montessori Society and has been an established leader in Montessori education on Seattle’s Eastside since it first opened in 1966.

Come be a part of our amazing family of educators and teach the next generation of our community!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome all interested persons to apply who are 18 years or older.

“Children are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their innocence and of the greater possibilities of their future.” - Dr. Maria Montessori

Phone: (425) 454-7439

School Address: 2411 112th Ave. N.E. Bellevue, WA 98004

Contact: Nicole Siciliano

Email: nicole@haggardchildcare.com

Name of School/Organization: Haggard Childcare Resources

School Website: www.haggardchildcare.com

Age Group: 15-36 months

Description: Haggard Childcare Resources (www.haggardchildcare.com) runs 8 preschool programs in Seattle. We are currently accepting applicants for consideration for a Lead Toddler Teacher position, working with children who are 15-36 months. Ideal candidates are people who are passionate about supporting very young children in their learning and development, welcoming their families, and are lifelong learners themselves. Energetic and creative teachers will find beautiful programs where you will have the autonomy to run your own classroom while being supported by a well-established company.

General Qualifications:

-MACTE-approved Montessori children for 0-3; qualified candidates who are willing to do the training next year may also be considered.

-BA or AA in ECE or related field

-Minimum 2 years of classroom experience

-Ability and desire to work respectfully and compassionately in and with a diverse population

-A sense of humor and sense of humility

-Ability to fulfill all Washington State Department of Early Learning requirements (negative TB test, pass a background check, etc.)

This is a full time position with a competitive salary range which varies dependent on experience and education; the desired shift is 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday. Our generous benefits package include considerable paid time off, continuing education scholarships, funds to attend conferences, medical/dental/vision benefits, matching retirement, greatly discounted bus pass, etc. This position is available immediately.

We look forward to meeting you! Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration and feel free to contact us with any questions

Phone: (206) 523-1391

School Address: University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98105

Contact: Jillian Dickson

Email: jobs@woodinvillemontessori.org

Name of School/Organization: Woodinville Montessori School

School Website: www.woodinvillemontessori.org

Age Group: 1st - 3rd grade

Description: Long-term Substitute - Lower Elementary Co-Teacher

Woodinville Montessori School is fully accredited through 12th grade by NWAIS. Woodinville Montessori School is accredited by AMS for students aged 18 months to 17 years, and approved by Washington State through 12th grade. This full time position is from mid-February, 2020 to mid-June, 2020.

Woodinville Montessori School seeks an enthusiastic, adaptable individual for our lower elementary program. The co-teachers will provide supervision over the classroom community and students’ work, with keen awareness of the functioning of the whole while also paying attention to individual and small group needs. Throughout the semester, the teacher will work with the Lower Elementary Program Director to ensure that students have the necessary tools and time to devote themselves to their work, building a cohesive community and continuing to develop the love of learning.

Responsibilities:

The Lower Elementary Teacher will share the following responsibilities with a co- teacher:

• Work in a collaborative team setting in the instruction and supervision of a cohort of 10 - 14 students out of a larger group of lower elementary students.
• Coordinate with other lower elementary classrooms in general program level and curriculum planning.
• Advise students and parents, and participate in retreats, trips, and community service activities.
• Collaborate with specialists and teaching teams at this and other levels.
• Communicate with parents in a proactive, respectful and responsive basis.
• Participate in the work of the school on pedagogy, curriculum development, and continuous evaluation and improvement.
• Plan, track, evaluate, and report on the individual progress of your student group.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, strong background in History/Geography, Math/science and/or English/writing a bonus
• AMI or AMS Elementary I Credential or willingness to pursue it
• Two or more years classroom experience is preferable
• Record of continuous professional development
• Attuned to variations in learning style of individual students and willing to adapt to them
• Demonstrated enjoyment and understanding of pre-adolescent children
• Demonstrated ability to write proficiently, speak in public and work with adults
• Ability to work successfully in a collaborative team relationship
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain collaborative working relationship with parents and students
• High level of organization and attention to detail and an understanding of how to convey this to students
• Technology proficient including Office Suite, Email, and internet research

Salary/Benefits: Salary is dependent on education and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, disability and life insurance; 403b retirement plan; professional development allowance.

Application Process: Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, a statement of educational philosophy, and the teaching application form found on our website to: jobs@woodinvillemontessori.org.

Woodinville Montessori School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Phone: (425) 482-3184

School Address: 19102 North Creek Parkway, Bothell, WA 98011

Contact: April Shiosaki

Email: april@blossominghill.org

Name of School/Organization: Blossoming Hill Montessori School

School Website: www.blossominghill.org

Age Group: Early Childhood 2 1/2 - 5

Description: Blossoming Hill Montessori School is currently seeking to hire a full time Lead Early Childhood Montessori Teacher to step in to complete the school year (through June 2021) and beyond. BHM is offering in-person education to our children ages 2 ½ - 5 years in small cohort groups following local health guidelines. Our Early Childhood cohort will include no more than 12 children with a full time Montessori Certified guide and an assistant. There may be times throughout the year when remote learning will be necessary due to Covid-19.

BHM is a small private school located in Maple Valley, WA with a community of 60 children ages 2 ½ - 6th grade. We have two Early Childhood classrooms, a Kindergarten/First Grade class, Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary.

Qualifications:

• A minimum 4-year college degree
• An Early Childhood Montessori certification from a MACTE accredited program
• Excellent communication with children, families, and colleagues

Personal Qualities Desired:

• Caring & compassionate
• Joyful
• Creative & innovative
• Motivated & committed to Montessori
• Flexible

Job Specifics:

• Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with three additional hours of flexible time for classroom prep, record keeping, communications, etc.
• A cohort group of twelve students
• Autonomy of classroom setup, curriculum and classroom management while respecting each individual child, having a joyful classroom, and providing high quality Montessori.
• As part of our Covid-19 mitigation we have flexed our days of the week to be Monday – Thursday school and Fridays off. The school day is 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with a half hour drop off and pickup time. We are spending additional time outdoors, we have made modifications to class size, modifications to procedures and modifications to our meal program, etc. in accordance with our regulatory agencies.
• Staff must be comfortable wearing a cloth face covering and face shield during in-class instruction and a face covering at all times while on campus in accordance

Compensation

• Salary based on experience
• BHM offers medical, dental and vision insurance to our full-time staff
• Paid sick leave, personal time, paid breaks, and holidays

Phone: (425) 276-5649

School Address: 23855 SE 216th Street, Maple Valley, WA 98038