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Role Title: Elementary Montessori Teacher (ELI/ELII/ELI – II)
Fair Labor Standards Act Classification: Exempt, academic-year (10-month) position
Reports To: Head of School/Assistant Head of School
Hours: 7:30-3:30

Westside Montessori School is searching for elementary educators who have an educational philosophy that aligns with Montessori principles. WMS is particularly interested in candidates who are team-oriented, lifelong learners, and committed to culturally responsive and culturally affirming school culture and instruction. Candidates who have unique interests and unique areas of expertise to share with students are encouraged to apply.

Summary
A full-time teaching position responsible for instruction and assessment in an authentic, multi-age level Montessori classroom. This role includes, but is not limited to:
• Establishing positive relationships with students and families
• Curricular, instructional, and assessment planning in collaboration with the elementary team
• Record keeping and progress monitoring of students’ academic and social development through the online student information system (Transparent Classroom)
• Establishing a well-prepared learning environment that aligns with Montessori principles, research, and best practices in the field of education
• Establishing a well-prepared learning environment that engages students
• Modeling and fostering a sense of community
• Using Montessori pedagogy and materials for instruction and assessment
• Engaging in collaboration with all faculty members
• Mentoring and guiding students in their academic and social development
• Learning and engaging in WMS’s Student Support process to support the neurodiversity in student learners
• Creatively matching academic and real-world challenges to a variety of student skill levels
• Cultivating productive relationships with our community members, including parents and volunteers
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
• Enthusiasm for participating in educational travel experiences

Qualifications
The well-grounded candidate will have experience teaching lower elementary school students. We are looking for individuals who possess:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Teaching credential
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• A lifelong desire for continuous personal growth and professional learning
• Commitment to the principles and goals of Montessori education

Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree
• Montessori teaching credential from an AMS, NCME, or AMI education program (or any other MACTE accredited course)

Westside Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality or ethnic origin with regard to hiring, admission or in the administration of any of its programs.

Role Title: Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Fair Labor Standards Act Classification: Non-Exempt, 12-month position
Reports To: Head of School

Hours:
Westside Montessori School (WMS) is looking for an Early Childhood Teacher Assistant for the 2025-2026 school year. WMS is searching for candidates who enjoy and are passionate about working with children of all ages, especially early childhood ages 3-6 years. Candidates who have an interest in working in and learning about a program that follows Montessori principles are encouraged to apply.

Summary
The Early Childhood Teacher Assistant is a full-time position responsible for a range of child supervision and teacher assistant duties. This role includes, but is not limited to:

• helping with daily activities including snack and lunch set up and clean up, dressing and undressing, toilet, nap time, music and art, practical life activities, sensorial work and cooking projects and outdoor play.
• collaborating with other teachers and assistants to create and engage in child-centered learning activities
• ensuring a continuous flow of the classroom when the Lead Teacher is giving lessons to individual students or to small groups
• modeling and fostering a developmentally appropriate level of independence for children
• learning and using a Montessori approach, emphasizing hands-on learning with children
• engaging in collaboration with all faculty members
• encouraging and teaching children to interact with each other in kind and gentle ways
• helping to maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
• respects and protects the privacy of children, parents, and staff
• follows the guidance of the Lead Teacher

Qualifications
The well-suited candidate will have experience working with younger children. We are looking for people who possess:

• High school diploma
• a lifelong desire for continuous personal growth and professional learning
• the ability to support a learning environment that engages students
• commitment to the principles and goals of Montessori education
• US work authorization

Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Regularly sit, stand, talk, and listen
Regularly uses close and distance vision
Regularly walk to help transition students from class to class
Active supervision of children in indoor and outdoor spaces
Westside Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer.

Westside Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality or ethnic origin with regard to hiring, admission or in the administration of any of its programs.                                                 

Role Title: On-call Montessori Substitute Teacher
Fair Labor Standards Act Classification: Non-Exempt, 12-month position
Reports To: Head of School

Westside Montessori School (WMS) is seeking Montessori professionals with flexible schedules to do substitute teaching in our Montessori program. No prior experience in Montessori education is required but it is certainly a plus. WMS is searching for candidates who enjoy and are passionate about working with school-age children in classrooms ranging from 18 months through 6^th grade. Candidates who have an interest in working in and learning about a program that follows Montessori principles are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

The Montessori Substitute Teacher position runs on an as-needed basis. The Montessori Substitute Teacher is responsible for a range of child supervision and teacher assistant duties. This role includes, but is not limited to:

• You are knowledgeable about the Montessori curriculum and philosophy and can successfully employ effective teaching practices
• If you are not Montessori credentialed, you are willing and eager to learn about it
• You enjoy collaborating with fellow teachers and are willing to heed direction and feedback from them
• You have exceptional communication skills with students and teachers and have a nurturing, supportive approach
• You are flexible and dependable
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) year teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with other teachers and assistants to deliver child-centered learning activities
• Helping, leading where necessary, with daily activities including snack and lunch set up and clean up, dressing and undressing, toilet, nap time, music and art, practical life activities, sensorial work and cooking projects, and outdoor play.
• Ensuring a continuous flow of the classroom when the Lead Teacher is giving lessons to individual students or to small groups
• Modeling and fostering a developmentally appropriate level of independence for children
• Learning and using a Montessori approach, emphasizing hands-on learning with children
• Engaging in collaboration with all faculty members
• Encouraging and teaching children to interact with each other in kind and gentle ways
• Helping to maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
• Respects and protects the privacy of children, parents, and staff
• Follows the guidance of the Lead Teacher

Requirements

• Montessori teaching experience preferred
• Education: Bachelors Degree in Education or a related field (Masters preferred)
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) year teaching experience
• Legally authorized to work now and in the future in the United States

Role Title: On-call Substitute Teacher
Fair Labor Standards Act Classification: Non-Exempt, 12-month position
Reports To: Head of School

Westside Montessori School (WMS) is seeking Montessori professionals with flexible schedules to do substitute teaching in our Montessori program. No prior experience in Montessori education is required but it is certainly a plus. WMS is searching for candidates who enjoy and are passionate about working with school-age children in classrooms ranging from 18 months through 6^th grade. Candidates who have an interest in working in and learning about a program that follows Montessori principles are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• You are willing and eager to learn about Montessori teaching
• You enjoy collaborating with fellow teachers and are willing to heed direction and feedback from them
• You have exceptional communication skills with students and teachers and have a nurturing, supportive approach
• You are flexible and dependable

Responsibilities

The Substitute Teacher position runs on an as-needed basis. The Substitute Teacher is responsible for a range of child supervision and teacher assistant duties. This role includes, but is not limited to:

• Helping with daily activities including snack and lunch set up and clean up, dressing and undressing, toilet, nap time, music and art, practical life activities, sensorial work and cooking projects, and outdoor play.
• Collaborating with other teachers and assistants to deliver child-centered learning activities
• Ensuring a continuous flow of the classroom when the Lead Teacher is giving lessons to individual students or to small groups
• Modeling and fostering a developmentally appropriate level of independence for children
• Learning and using a Montessori approach, emphasizing hands-on learning with children
• Engaging in collaboration with all faculty members
• Encouraging and teaching children to interact with each other in kind and gentle ways
• Helping to maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
• Respects and protects the privacy of children, parents, and staff
• Follows the guidance of the Lead Teacher

Requirements

• Teaching experience preferred
• Education: High School Diploma
• Legally authorized to work now and in the future in the United States

Westside Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality or ethnic origin with regard to hiring, admission or in the administration of any of its programs.