Montessori Guide

Montessori Teachers College; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Montessori Teachers College in Burlington is seeking a Guide/Directress for a full-time position starting on January 8, 2024. The ideal candidate will hold an AMI or MACTE accredited diploma and have previous Montessori experience.

This role entails guiding classroom activities, maintaining a positive environment, and collaborating with team members. Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with others.
• Current criminal reference check required.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Guide and direct classroom activities
• Maintain a positive school environment
• Collaborate with team members

Skills

AMI or MACTE accredited diploma

Previous Montessori experience

Patience

Positive attitude

Kindness

Excellent communication skills

Program planning skills

Education

AMI or MACTE accredited diploma

Job description

Job Category: Waterdown Montessori School

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Burlington

Posting Date: December 2023

Waterdown Montessori School has a rich history and has been in the Burlington/Waterdown community for over 40 years. We are a CCMA-accredited school and are fully licensed with the Ministry of Education, offering education for children ages 18 months – 12 years.

We are currently seeking a Guide/Directress to join us, with the possibility of it being an assistant role to begin with if you have limited classroom experience.

Requirements

• AMI or MACTE accredited diploma
• Previous Montessori experience
• Patience, positive attitude, kindness, friendly demeanor and love and respect for children
• Ability to work well with others
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent program planning skills and thorough knowledge of the Casa program
• Experience working in a collaborative Montessori environment
• Current criminal reference check
• Current First Aid and CPR and up to date medical records
• We will need two references from you

Interested candidates are invited to send their application to Mary Benak with their resume and a cover letter indicating why they are interested in this opportunity and what their top three personal values are. Please also reference competition number 1223.

Feel free to visit our website for more details on this job opportunity (www.waterdownmontessori.com).

Please send your resume and cover letter via our website or directly to: [e-mail].

Applicants who are interested in being a part of our team should be committed to the Montessori principles, have effective classroom management skills, be able to work independently and as a team, to maintain our positive school environment and culture.

We thank all who apply, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 2024-01-08