Job Opening for 2024-25
Afternoon Teacher in Charlottesville, Virginia, US
Job description:
The Montessori School of Charlottesville strives to create an ideal environment where children and adults can work together with respect. We seek to create a joyful, diverse, and peaceful community. The Montessori School of Charlottesville does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender presentation, sexual orientation, or disability in the administration of its educational mission. This policy applies to all aspects of the school, including admissions, employment, and scholarship programs. We are committed to building a diverse community and encourage you to apply.
We are looking for compassionate someone to join our staff from 1-5:30 daily. You’ll work directly with trained Montessori teachers and other seasoned staff to create a loving, respectful and joyous environment for children in our afternoon program. There is the possibility of more hours substituting in the mornings.
Responsibilities include: supporting Montessori Philosophy and children’s social-emotional development, maintaining clean and orderly classroom and outdoor spaces with the help of the children, ensuring safe supervision of children, planning of routines and activities for the later part of the afternoons.
Job Requirements include: previous experience working with young children, the ability to be reliable, consistent and flexible, a love and understanding of children, high school diploma (early childhood certification or equivalent preferred), and the ability to lift 30lbs and spend time on the floor/get down to children’s level. Previous experience in Montessori settings preferred.
Salaries start at $15-17/hour; benefits include holiday pay (20 days) plus additional 5 days PTO.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A POSITION AT OUR SCHOOL PLEASE EMAIL YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO OUR PROGRAM DIRECTOR GLORIA BOESENBERG at gloria@montessoriofcville.org.
Link to more info:
https://www.montessoriofcville