Contact: Kimberly Adams

Email: mttahomaschool@gmail.com

Name of School/Organization: Mt. Tahoma Montessori School

School Website: www.mttahomaschool.org

Description: Mt. Tahoma Montessori School is a well-respected Montessori School located in Federal Way, Auburn area. We are dedicated to providing quality education and child care. Through independence and creative work, we strive to develop a love for learning. We are looking for a highly motivated teacher for a long-term commitment to bring their knowledge, experiences, and inspiration to the school.

Responsibilities:

*Follow the curriculum founded on the Montessori philosophies.

*Create positive learning environments, fostering independence, creativity, and confidence.

*Develop strategies to guide positive children's behavior.

*Build good open communications with children, families, and staff.

*Observe and record children's growth, development, and behavior.

*Ensure that the environment is clean and safe.

Need:

Classroom experience

Organizational and classroom management skills

Teamwork skills

Sound, written, and verbal communication skills

Current First Aid, CPR, BBP, TB

Clean background check

Mt. Tahoma Montessori prides itself on offering excellent working conditions to its employees including education and health care.

Phone: 253-839-7864

School Address: 31015 Military Rd S Auburn Wa 98001

Contact: April Shiosaki

Email: april@blossominghill.org

Name of School/Organization: Blossoming Hill Montessori

School Website: www.blossominghill.org

Age Group: Early Childhood

Description: Small Montessori School is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to join our incredible staff in late summer 2021 for the 2021-2022 school year. Blossoming Hill Montessori School (BHM) is located in Maple Valley, WA. We have been in-person this year and we are completing our tenth year as a school. BHM has two Early Childhood classrooms, Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary with a total of 65 children. We have an incredibly supportive community supporting their children’s growth and education.

Our Ideal Candidate would:

Have previously completed a Montessori Certified for Early Childhood (ages 2 ½ - 6) from a MACTE recognized training program along with a Bachelor’s Degree. We are looking for an individual with a minimum of two years of experience leading a Montessori classroom.

A willingness to optimize our outdoor environment as an additional part of the classroom.

The desire to train, support and mentor a supporting adult in the classroom forming a solid team.

Possess strong interpersonal communication and relationships. Also, a confident self awareness that allows for best support of all children and their families.

Be capable and comfortable with technical skills that support record keeping and communication with families and staff.

Have effective time management and organizational skills.

A desire for continued professional development and personal growth.

An ability to be flexible as we continue to navigate the current challenges that Covid-19 has given us.

Willingness to complete the requirements of a childcare position in WA State; CPR/First Aid training, Background check including fingerprinting, TB test, MMR Immunization, Food Handler’s permit, etc.

In compliance with the law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Specifics of the job:

Our Early Childhood Montessori Guides have great flexibility and creativity in building a beautiful and emotionally safe space that encourages academic curiosity fostering independence, confidence and joy for all in the community. We have a full classroom of curriculum available in addition to materials that can be rotated throughout the year.

Curriculum and lesson planning, record keeping to support communication regarding a child while displaying a confident and professional demeanor.

BHM runs a typical school year calendar from late August through mid-June.

Our program offers full day or part day enrollment of either three or four days a week. Our school schedule is Monday through Thursday with children in their classroom cohort from arrival through to dismissal. We are open 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with the actual school day running 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Our teaching team works Monday through Thursday 7:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. with additional flexible preparation time each week.

Be a collaborative team member that works with administration to support a positive school climate.

BHM has a week of staff time prior to school beginning, seven half days throughout the year and a few days in June for staff meetings, classroom preparation and planning.

We hold three Parent/Teacher Conferences per year after class hours and a few evening events that require an extra time commitment.

A competitive salary will be determined according to experience and education. BHM offers medical benefits and additional optional benefits for staff that meets an hours requirement in addition to PTO, professional development support, a classroom materials budget, and flexible classroom preparation time.

Blossoming Hill Montessori honors the dignity of all human beings. In keeping with this belief, we do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, cultural heritage, political beliefs, marital status, sexual preferences, gender identity, national/ethnic origins, socio-economic status and disabilities or abilities.

Application Information:

Please submit an application and cover letter to April Shiosaki - Head of School april@blossominghill.org

For more information about our school please visit our website www.blossominghill.org

Phone: 425-276-5649

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

Contact: Julia Oshinskie

Email: joshinskie@springedugroup.com

Name of School/Organization: Evergreen Academy Montessori

School Website: www.evergreenacademy.com/preschools/seattle/issaquah

Age Group: Early Childhood

Description: Evergreen Academy is a leading provider of Montessori education in the Issaquah, WA area. A Montessori Lead Teacher creates, manages and participates in a variety of learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives. They participate collaboratively and professionally with other teachers and staff to promote the general well-being of the school, and collective/individual interest of its staff and student body.

JOB DUTIES:

• Fully implements the Montessori curriculum in accordance with directives and guidelines for implementation, demonstrates understanding of school’s educational programs.
• Utilizes Montessori curriculum planning and encourages diversity and varying viewpoints by providing images and experiences that reflects the local and global communities.
• Uses circle time and Montessori materials according to lesson plans and varies the instructional materials used including contextual, supplemental, teaching bulletin boards, teacher-constructed, audio-visual, activity-based, hands-on, discovery, puzzles/games and tactile.
• Assesses developmental needs of children and works to incorporate individual students’ learning, physical and emotional needs through providing a variety of materials and activities that encourage children to explore their environment and develop social skills, problem-solving skills and new ways of thinking.
• Maintains professional development requirement for Montessori Certification Standards (AMS or MACTE)
• Maintains licensure requirements as dictated by local or state guidelines.
• Actively participates in on-going professional development as required by SEG management and operations.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Montessori (AMS or MACTE) Early Childhood (Ages 2.5 to 6) certified.
• High School diploma or GED required along with 2+ years of college with at least a 2.5 GPA (Degree in ECE preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in a Primary Montessori classroom in a licensed early childhood development center.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Phone: (425) 391-8743

School Address: 3601 228th Ave SE, Issaquah, WA 98029

Contact: Julie Johnson

Email: julie@meadowsmontessori.org

Name of School/Organization: Meadows Montessori School

School Website: www.meadowsmontessori.org

Age Group: 15 mos - 3 yrs

Description: Meadows Montessori School (MMS) located in Ferndale, WA opened our first A to I classroom in January 2021! We are currently seeking applications for an experienced and passionate Lead Guide to lead our classroom for the 2021/2022 school year. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and help shape our new program!

This position requires an experienced Lead Guide with or pursuing an A to I AMI certification.

An AMI recognized school, MMS is located on over five acres just north of the city of Bellingham. With wool producing sheep and laying hens on campus, as well as close proximity to Western Washington University and both Lummi and Nooksack Nations, our students have a diversity of opportunities to learn from the greater community.

Serving children ages 15 months through 12 years, MMS is committed to a high-quality Montessori education with affordable tuition, reaching an economically, racially, and culturally diverse community. MMS engages in a whole child, place based approach to our curriculum.

Phone: (360) 777-3681

School Address: 2377 Douglas Road, Ferndale, WA 98248

Contact: Susan Chambers

Email: schambers@mmscdayschool.org

Name of School/Organization: Seattle Jewish Montessori

School Website: www.mmscdayschool.org/jewish-montessori

Age Group: Toddler

Description: Seeking an experienced full time Montessori toddler teacher for our toddler class for the 21-22 school year (this will be an in person learning environment). Candidate must have experience and a Montessori degree to apply for this position.

Seattle Jewish Montessori is a private school that provides a warm, proficient and a positive working environment. Professional Development will be available throughout the year.

COVID requirements are being followed per our current Washington State guidelines for students and teachers.

Please submit your resume with three references when applying.

Competitive wages with a sign on bonus of $500. ($250 on first paycheck and $250 ninety days later.)

Phone: (206) 523-9766

School Address: 8420 Dayton Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

Contact: Yaeko Rodrigues

Email: yaeko.rodrigues@ridgeline.org

Name of School/Organization: Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School

School Website: www.ridgeline.org

Age Group: Kindergarten

Description: Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School is seeking a kindergarten teacher to join our passionate and experienced teaching team. This position is for our stand alone kindergarten classroom that feeds our three lower elementary classrooms. Montessori teachers create joyful classroom communities where children become independent, compassionate, and active learners who will grow to thoughtfully shape the world. The teacher is their guide, encouraging wonder, love of learning, curiosity, and skill. Montessori teachers also build community beyond the walls of their own classroom.

Ridgeline Montessori was the first public Montessori school in Oregon and has successfully served public K-8 students in Eugene, Oregon since September 2000. The school provides an academically rigorous Montessori education to children from all walks of life. Every day students balance their freedom to explore and think for themselves with their responsibility to work and learn within a community. Ridgeline has strong reading, math, and science proficiency rates as well as high instructional engagement and success with a diversity of students.

Required Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree and any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill may be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain required knowledge and skill would be:

Current Oregon Teaching License*, or

Montessori Credential, and

Experience teaching at assigned grade level, Montessori setting preferred

*Must have willingness to attend Montessori summer training

Preferred Qualifications:

Montessori Elementary training, and or

Experience as an assistant in a Montessori classroom

Deep understanding of child development

Experience with inclusive practices

Experience with 25 or more children in a classroom environment

Application Deadline: April 16th or until Filled

To apply:

Email the following to careers@ridgeline.org

1. Lead Teacher Application found at http://www.ridgeline.org/employment-opportunities

2. Resume

3. Letter of interest including the following topics:

Ability to relate to diverse populations, experience and/or training in multicultural education programs

Work/volunteer history with students at different developmental stages

Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status or veterans’ status, because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status or veterans’ status of any other persons with whom the individual associates.

Pay: $36,751.00 - $46,496.00 per year

Phone: 541-681-9662

School Address: 4500 West Amazon Drive, Eugene, Oregon 97405

Contact: Yaeko Rodrigues

Email: yaeko.rodrigues@ridgeline.org

Name of School/Organization: Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School

School Website: www.ridgeline.org

Age Group: Elementary

Description: Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School is seeking an Elementary Teacher grades 1-3 passionate about Montessori to join our experienced teaching team. This position is for one of our three established lower elementary classrooms. At Ridgeline, all students are entitled to be seen in their school and classroom through diverse and inclusive education. The teacher is their guide, encouraging wonder, love of learning, curiosity, and skill. Montessori teachers also build community beyond the walls of their own classroom.

Required Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree and any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill may be considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain required knowledge and skill would be:

Montessori Credential for this level (Elementary I), or

Current Oregon Teaching License*, and

Experience teaching at assigned grade level, Montessori setting preferred

*Must have willingness to attend Montessori summer training

Preferred Qualifications:

Montessori Elementary training, and or

Experience as an assistant in a Montessori classroom

Deep understanding of child development

Experience with inclusive practices

Experience with 25 or more children in a classroom environment

Application Deadline: April 16th or until Filled

To apply:

Email the following to careers@ridgeline.org

1. Lead Teacher Application found at http://www.ridgeline.org/employment-opportunities

2. Resume

3. Letter of interest including the following topics:

-Experience and commitment to culturally competent teaching practices or experience with anti-bias/anti-racist work.

-Work/volunteer history with students at different developmental stages

Pay: $36,751.00 - $47,891.00 per year

Phone: 541-681-9662

School Address: 4500 West Amazon Drive, Eugene, Oregon 97405

Contact: Tami O'Kinsella

Email: TamiO@myPCM.org

Name of School/Organization: Pullman Community Montessori

School Website: www.pullmancommunitymontessori.org

Age Group: Stand-alone K, Lower and Upper Elementary

Description: Pullman Community Montessori (PCM), a PUBLIC charter school, is seeking paraprofessionals/classroom assistants for Montessori primary and elementary levels (2 K, 1 lower elementary, 1 upper elementary).

BE PART OF THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN EDUCATION!

Visit our website www.PullmanCommunityMontessori.org to learn more, view the full position description, and APPLY. Have questions: call (509) 336-5909 or email TamiO@myPCM.org

WHY CONSIDER JOINING THE PCM TEAM:

• Unwavering commitment to educational staff
• Competitive pay with great health and retirement benefits!
• Each classroom assistant will receive high quality Montessori Assistants training and will be supported in growth and development by their classroom teacher and a full-time Montessori Instructional Coach.
• Each classroom assistant will support 1 full-time Montessori trained Teacher/Guide within the respective grade level.
• Grow professionally through over 30 days of dedicated high-quality personalized professional development and collaboration time.
• Grow your tool kit in meeting the needs of all learners through support from our full-time Special Educator.

Benefit from strategic partnerships:

• NCMPS (National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector), an organization that grows and sustains Montessori in the public sector with a focus on equity and access.
• PMA (Public Montessori in Action), supporting PCM in employment of a fully integrated multi-tiered system of support that employs both Child Study and the Nautilus behavioral approach.

Great location!

• Be part of returning Gladish Community and Cultural Center back to its roots as PCM grows to capacity within the facility (check out our facility improvements featured on our website)
• Pullman exhibits a small town feel with big town amenities and options. Home to Washington State University and 8 miles from Moscow, Idaho, home of the University of Idaho.
• Enjoy increased community diversity and international celebrations attributed to being a University town.
• Benefit from a multiplicity of resources with 2 major Universities within a 8-mile radius: libraries, museums, lab and greenhouse tours, science center, cultural center, performing arts center, jazz festival, farmers markets, community gardens, symphony, lentil festival, connected bike paths, and more.
• Enjoy access to great parks and outdoor recreation opportunities!
• Safe community with a low cost of living compared to much of Washington State.

Phone: (509) 336-5909

School Address: 115 NW State St RM 212, Pullman, Washington 99163

Contact: Tami O'Kinsella

Email: TamiO@myPCM.org

Name of School/Organization: Pullman Community Montessori

School Website: www.pullmancommunitymontessori.org

Age Group: Stand-alone K, Lower and Upper Elementary

Description: Pullman Community Montessori (PCM), A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, is seeking Montessori credentialed primary and elementary Guides (2 primary, 1 lower elementary, 1 upper elementary).

BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN EDUCATION!

$12K Moving Incentive!

WHY CONSIDER JOINING THE PCM TEAM:

• Unwavering commitment to Educators
• Competitive pay with great health and retirement benefits!
• Each guide will be supported by a full-time Montessori trained assistant who will also be provided interventionalist training and professional development.
• Grow professionally through support from a full-time Montessori Coach and over 30 days of dedicated high-quality personalized professional development and collaboration time.
• No requirement for dual roles: Guides will not be asked to teach remote and online classes.
• Grow your tool kit in meeting the needs of all learners through support from a full-time Special Educator hired and employed by PCM.

Benefit from strategic partnerships:

• NCMPS (National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector), an organization that grows and sustains Montessori in the public sector with a focus on equity and access.
• TSS Place Network (Teton Science Schools), providing support in building a strong “Going Out” program for elementary students to connect them to the Pullman community and real-world project creation.
• PMA (Public Montessori in Action), supporting PCM in employment of a fully integrated multi-tiered system of support that employs both Child Study and the Nautilus behavioral approach.

Great location!

• Pullman exhibits a small town feel with big town amenities and options. Home to Washington State University and 8 miles from Moscow, Idaho, home of the University of Idaho.
• Enjoy increased community diversity and international celebrations attributed to being a University town.
• Benefit from a multiplicity of resources with 2 major Universities within a 8-mile radius: libraries, museums, lab and greenhouse tours, science center, cultural center, performing arts center, jazz festival, farmers markets, community gardens, symphony, lentil festival, connected bike paths, and more.
• Enjoy access to great parks and outdoor recreation opportunities!
• Safe community with a low cost of living compared to much of Washington State.

Visit our website www.PullmanCommunityMontessori.org to learn more, view the full position description, and APPLY. Have questions: call (509) 336-5909 or email TamiO@myPCM.org

Phone: (509) 336-5909

School Address: 115 NW State St RM 212, Pullman, Washington 99163

Contact: Madhuri Susarla

Email: director@morningstarus.com

Name of School/Organization: MorningStar Montessori

School Website: morningstarus.com

Age Group: 15 months - 6 years

Description: MorningStar Montessori is looking for a teacher assistant/float. We are looking for someone who has the passion and patience to work with children.

About the Position:

· Full-time position

· Will work with children 15 months to 6 years of age.

· Will help supervise children and prepare the classroom.

· Implement stand up diapering, and take steps to independent toileting

Skills and Qualifications:

· The assistant would be very patient, energetic, reliable, fun loving and enjoys working with children.

· Must be non-smoking and at least 18 years of age.

· Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

· Ability to frequently change position: stand, sit, kneel, bend, and carry children

· Ability to stand for long hours and move around in classroom since children need active supervision.

· Assistant must show a professional demeanor at all times and a flexible approach to day-to-day activities.

· Ability to take head teachers lead and help children accordingly.

· Ability to relate well to children and their families.

Please e-mail resume to Madhuri: Director@MorningStarUS.com

Phone: (425) 396-1005

School Address: 34605 SE Swenson Drive, Snoqualmie, WA 98065