Montessori Teacher Training Fellow

Msmresources; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and comprehensive benefits

Housing provided and training tuition

Stipend for subsidized housing during

Tuition paid for accredited Montessori

Job summary

Riverbend School in Natick, MA invites applications for a full-time Montessori Teacher Training Fellow. The program combines intensive Montessori certification with two summers of training, two practicum years at Riverbend, and mentoring plus professional learning opportunities.

Fellows commit to a two-year program, supporting and learning within Riverbend programs as assigned by the Program Manager, Division Director, and Head of School. Housing is provided as part of the fellowship.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years post graduation from a 2 or 4 year college program in education or related field
• Experience working with children in school, camp, tutoring or mentoring settings
• Interest in Montessori education and a desire to grow in Montessori practice
• Comfort working in a collaborative environment with frequent feedback, reflection and mentorship
• Commitment to inclusive practices in a culturally diverse community

Skills

Experience with children

Interest in Montessori education

Collaborative environment

Inclusive practices

Ability to receive feedback

Job description

Montessori Teacher Training Fellow

Riverbend School, Natick MA

Description

The Montessori Teacher Training Fellow is a full-time paid position embedded within Riverbend’s two-year Montessori Teacher Training Fellowship Program. Fellows receive intensive Montessori certification training through an accredited training center over two summers, complete practicum requirements during two academic years at Riverbend, and participate in mentoring and supplemental professional learning (e.g., mindfulness, literacy, arts, and nature-based education). Fellows commit to a two-year program, supporting, assisting, and learning within a variety of Riverbend programs as assigned by the Program Manager, Division Director, and Head of School.

Qualifications

• Experience RequirementsEarly-career aspiring educators (typically defined as 0-3 years post graduation from a 2 or 4 year college program in education or in a related field with the intention of seeking profession in education)
• Experience working with children (school, camp, tutoring, mentoring, coaching, community programs, babysitting/nannying etc.)
• Interest in (or exposure to) Montessori education and a strong desire to grow in Montessori practice
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment with frequent feedback, reflection, and mentorship
• Comfort working in a culturally diverse community and commitment to inclusive practices

Benefits

• Salary, comprehensive benefits including paid sick and vacation time, housing provided, tuition paid for accredited Montessori training
• Housing Benefit:The fellowship includes a stipend for two years of subsidized/shared housing at Riverbend’s fellowship home from the June that Year 1 begins through June of Year 2 when the fellowship ends.