Oregon Montessori Association

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Classifieds

School members of OMA may post classified ads for no charge by emailing the ad to us. Individual members may also run classified ads for themselves at no charge, but ads on behalf of non-member schools will be charged the fee for advertising.

Non-members may email us an ad and we will post it for a fee of $50. Ads are kept for 2 months. We ask that all ads be related to employment at Montessori schools, the selling or purchasing of Montessori materials, or other matters of general professional interest to our membership. We reserve the right to remove any ads that do not fall within these guidelines.

Below are OMA’s current Montessori employment opportunities in Oregon and Southwest Washington. If you have any questions, please contact us.

CURRENT CLASSIFIED ADS



Merry Montessori in SE Portland Seeks Montessori House Share

Posted February 20, 2012

We are seeking a guide or a guide in training who would be interested in living in Montessori toddler home school in Southeast Portland. Ideally he or she would be working or training during business hours, okay with a classroom in the livingroom, and interested in staying until at least mid August 2012.
Please email Mary at or see our website for more information…  merrymontessori.com


Concordia Montessori in NE Portland Seeking an Infant/Toddler Guide for Fall 2012

Posted February 16, 2012

Concordia Montessori, a small, in-home Montessori community in NE Portland is seeking a full-time AMI or AMS trained infant/toddler guide to begin Fall 2012.    A minimum of one year of experience in a toddler classroom and an AMS or AMI credential at this level are required.  Foreign or second language fluency (particularly French) highly desirable, as is gardening experience.
Interested candidates may e-mail their cover letter, resume, and three references to .
We offer competitive wages based on qualifications, paid holidays, and health insurance.



The Ivy School is Recruiting Elementary and Middle School Lead Teachers for the 2012/13 School Year

Posted February 6, 2012

The Ivy School, a public Montessori bilingual Charter School, located in Northeast Portland, Oregon, is growing next year and looking for a full-time Upper Elementary   and Middle School Lead Teacher.

Applicants must have either an AMI or AMS Montessori credential from a MACTE accredited program in addition to a valid Oregon State License, or the ability to obtain this credential or Highly Qualified status with Charter School Registry. The ideal candidate has two or more years of Montessori Elementary and Middle School experience.

Candidates must be collaborative, flexible, enthusiastic, and have a passion for making a difference in the lives of students.
A competitive Montessori salary is offered as well as a compensation package that includes professional development opportunities, medical and dental insurance, and enrollment in the excellent Oregon PERS retirement fund.

If interested, please send a letter of interest and resume to .




Seeking Primary Assistant for 2012/13 at SunGarden Montessori in West Linn, OR

Posted February 6, 2012

SunGarden Montessori Children’s House in West Linn is accepting resumes for possible assistant positions for the 2012-13 school year.  You may respond via email to Ann, our administrator, at   You are also welcome to call for more specific information (503-655-2609).


Seeking Lower Elementary Guide for 2012-2013 at Community Roots Charter School in Silverton, OR

Posted February 6, 2012

The Community Roots School is a public Montessori Charter, and we are growing. Our school is in search of a lower elementary guide for the 12-13 school year. We are a public school in search of a trained Montessori Guide that holds a public school teaching certificate. Community Roots offers competitive salaries and benefits packages. Please visit our website: www.crmontessori.org for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.



Montessori Elementary Teaching Position in Seabrook, WA

Posted February 2, 2012

The New Beach Town of Seabrook is opening a Montessori Elementary School on the beautiful Washington Coast in September 2012.  This new school will offer grades K-6 during its inaugural year, with future plans to include preschool and eventually extend through high school!  The initial classroom will be composed of 10-15 students in grades K to 6, with one head teacher and parent volunteers as assistant teachers.  We are accepting applications for the position of head teacher, whose responsibilities will include ordering materials and setting up the classroom.  Requirements are state teacher certification (Bachelor’s degree plus), Montessori Elementary Certification, several years teaching experience in a Montessori Elementary classroom, with additional traditional teaching experience a plus.  We are looking for an excellent and dedicated teacher with an enthusiastic desire to live at the Beach in a fairly remote, but very supportive and close knit, family-oriented communit y.  More information at www.seabrookwa.comPlease submit resumes with cover letters to   Application deadline is March 1 2012.  Salary and benefits DOE.


Montessori Classroom Furniture For Sale – Puddletown School in SE Portland

Posted January 23, 2012

$150 toddler clothwashing stand (this is not the exact one I am selling, but similar. I can email a photo) http://www.montessoriservices.com/practical-life/washing-cleaning/cloth-washing-folding/toddler-cloth-washing-stand
$25 toddler mop & broom stand http://michaelolaf.com/store/product151.html
$75 toddler/primary/ elementary rug stand http://montessori-n-such.com/detail.aspx?ID=1047
All furniture in like new condition. Please email info@puddletownschool for more info.


Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School Seeks a Montessori Upper Elementary Guide for 2012/13

Posted January 19, 2012

Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School seeks a Montessori Upper Elementary Guide for the school year 2012-13, and beyond.  This is a full-time, permanent position to begin August, 2012.

Now in its fourth year, LCMCS is an Oregon Public Charter School serving children in the Gresham, Oregon, area with a high-quality, tuition-free Montessori program.   Our school includes a Kindergarten, three Lower Elementary classrooms and two Upper Elementary classrooms.  We also have a fee-based Children’s House program.  We need a Montessori-trained Upper Elementary Guide to develop a new classroom for our growing program.

The LCMCS staff culture is warm, positive, and encourages professional learning.  The administrator is AMI Montessori-trained with many years of experience both in the classroom and in guiding the growth of schools and programs.  Our sponsoring school district is supportive of the school, and classrooms have a full complement of beautiful, new Montessori materials and furnishings.

The ideal candidate has three or more years of Montessori Elementary experience and Oregon State Licensure, or the eligibility to obtain this credential or Highly Qualified status with Charter School Registry.  Salary is commensurate with the Gresham Barlow School District scale, with consideration to teaching experience and credentials.  Compensation package includes professional development opportunities, medical/dental insurance, and enrollment in the excellent Oregon PERS retirement fund.

Interested candidates should provide a cover letter and resume to:  Melissa Harbert, Principal/Administrator, Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School, P.O. Box 365, Gresham, OR  97030  Phone:  503.427.0803  Fax:   503.855.3017  Email:    Website:  http://LCMCS.org



Providence Montessori School Seeks an AMI Trained Elementary Guide for 2012/13

Posted January 11, 2012

AMI Elementary Guide position available at Providence Montessori School for the 2012-2013 school year.  We are expanding our school and are excited about the prospect of a new Elementary Guide to join our Montessori Community. We are located in NE Portland OR near Providence Medical Center. This is our 49th year in our local neighborhood.  We have 6 Primary classes, and an Elementary classroom. Please email or call me if you are interested.
Thank you.  Jeanne VanDeRiet, Classroom Manager (503) 215-2410,  



Merry Montessori School Seeks an AMI-trained Infant, Toddler Guide

Post updated February 16, 2012

Seeking an AMI Guides or Trainees to lead a small Infant Program, Toddler Program in Southeast Portland in Fall 2012.

Contact us or see our website for more information…  merrymontessori.com



Corvallis Montessori School seeks a Toddler Guide

Posted December 12, 2011

The Corvallis Montessori School is seeking a trained/experienced Montessori guide for our toddler (18 months to age 3) program.
We are looking for a qualified guide to begin in January, 2012 for this full-time position.  Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with staff and parents.  The Corvallis Montessori toddler program is in its third year of operation while the school itself was established in 1963.  We are an accredited AMI school with three primary classrooms and one elementary program.
Please send resumes to: 



Sellwood Montessori School Seeking On-Call Substitutes

Posted November 2, 2011
Sellwood Montessori School seeks applicants for our on call substitute list. Our school offers a lovely half-day program to the families in our community, so substitute coverage runs from 7:45ish to 1:30. Applicants should have a flexible schedule with availability to work mornings. All substitutes must be enrolled in the criminal history registry. Please email  for more information. Check out our website and blog atwww.sellwoodmontessori.com!  Thank you.


English, Mandarin or Spanish Infant/Primary teacher, Portland Language Arts

Posted January 26, 2012

New bilingual Montessori program in Portland, Oregon is seeking an infant or primary teacher,  native English, Mandarin or Spanish speaker. Free room and board, if you need it, plus $2000/month as a start (or more, you can name your expectation). Please contact Lillian Sun at 971-506-8838  or  .  Lillian’s vision is to have an English, Chinese and Spanish trilingual Montessori eventually, 0-6 yrs old. www.portlandlanguagearts.com
We are located in NW Portland,  10180 NW Brady Ln, Portland, OR 97229


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