Join Our Community
A career at Westside Montessori School is highlighted by our diverse, tight-knit community, consisting of approximately 35 women and men, educated throughout the United States and in several foreign countries. We look closely at the qualifications and education of all applicants to determine suitability, with preference given to candidates with advanced degrees, phenomenal teaching experience, and a desire to continue learning.
Westside Montessori School has designed a program of benefits to help provide for the well-being of employees and their families, which include a competitive compensation and benefits package (medical, vision, dental, and 401k), generous time off, and several professional development opportunities.
Job Opportunities
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 6th 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 6th 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.
