Lower Elementary Guide

Fiore Montessori; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Virgin Island Montessori School on St. Thomas seeks AMI-trained Lower Elementary Guides to lead one of two Elementary classrooms on our campus. This is a wonderful opportunity for a passionate Montessorian to build relationships with children, parents, and colleagues in a caring community where growth is valued and encouraged.

Our school has celebrated 60 years of AMI and IB education on the island. We value growth, inclusivity, and a supportive culture, and invite candidates who can teach to

Qualifications

• AMI Training Center training or in process of training.
• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood teaching, education, or related discipline recommended.

Responsibilities

• Lead one of two Elementary classrooms on campus.
• Build relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Demonstrate grace, patience and strong observational and communication skills.
• Be organized, multitask, and remain calm under pressure.
• Create an inclusive learning environment for diverse learners.

Skills

AMI training

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood teaching

Job description

Salary: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: N/A

Elementary

Virgin Island Montessori School is seeking AMI trained Lower Elementary Guides to lead one of two Elementary classrooms on our beautiful campus on St. Thomas. This is a wonderful opportunity for a passionate Montessorian excited about building relationships with children, parents, and colleagues in a caring community where growth is valued and encouraged. Our School is celebrating its 60th year of offering AMI and IB education to youth on the island of St. Thomas. We are proud of both our history and culture.

We are seeking a candidate who has the ability to teach to a diverse set of learners (i.e. culture, ethnicity, race, neurodiversity). Someone who demonstrates grace, patience and excellent observational and communication skills. Someone who is organized, can multitask, keep calm under pressure, and treat everyone with love and respect.

Requirements are:

• Completed training at an AMI Training Center, we are also entertaining guides who are in process of training
• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood teaching, education, or a related discipline is recommended
• Must have US Citizenship or current US Visa. While we would love to host our international community of Montessorians, the process of acquiring a work visa in the Virgin Islands is not ensured.