Growing preschool is seeking a Montessori teacher to join our teaching team.  Start ASAP.  Part time or full time, free rent (the school is in a home on a large lot so there is a bedroom available to use).

Email Lillian Sun at:  lillian@portlandlanguagearts.com  Phone: 971-506-8838

The Montessori School of Beaverton (MSB) is accepting applications for an Elementary Assistant (children 6-9 years), to begin August 19, 2013.  Located on a beautiful six-acre campus just west of Portland with gardens and wooded trails, MSB was designed specifically to provide Montessori education for children 3-12 years old. Please visit our website at www.msb.org for more information about us.

All teacher assistants are expected to model respectful and positive behavior, ensure safety, oversee the activities of the children according to the specifications of the teacher, conscientiously supervise children during arrival/dismissal times and recess, and maintain an orderly and clean classroom. Elementary Assistants are also involved with field trips, going-outs, and a three-day trip to camp in the spring.

Experience or training in AMI Montessori is a bonus. The successful candidate is someone who feels joy in working with children, has a positive attitude, is patient, flexible, organized and responsible.  This person should also have strong written communication skills as well as the ability to articulate ideas and communicate effectively.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Interested candidates should email cover letter, resume, and three references to:
Head of School, Carol Bennett, at employment@msb.org">employment@msb.org

Merry Montessori is seeking occasional help with our toddlers this summer…especially on Friday mornings.  Ideal candidates have experience with children 12 months through 3 years and a basic understanding of the Montessori philosophy.  Learn more about our school at merrymontessori.com and email us your resume and references to merrymontessori@gmail.com

Sweet and small Montessori school located in the cozy heart of Sellwood seeks an AMI-trained assistant for the fall of 2013.
We’re excited to be expanding from one Primary classroom to two. Our loyal community of families continues to grow, and we are proud to be their Montessori school of choice. Whether working in our vibrant, sky blue classroom, or out on the play-yard eating kale, we’re passionate about the education of children and hope to find just the perfect assistant to complete our team.
We seek an educator who is compassionate, authentic and dedicated. We’re looking for people who are patient, peaceful and committed to improvement. Our ideal candidate might also have skills in areas of carpentry, gardening, art and be musically inclined.
Come and share your love of learning with us.
Please send letters of interest and resumes to info@sellwoodmontessori.com

We will be interviewing immediately in person or by Skype!

We are looking for a supportive, organized, dedicated, calm, flexible, and responsible Assistant to the Montessori Guide.

You must be able to follow guidance and direction well, easygoing and have a positive outlook, service-oriented (as in “no job is too small if it needs to be done”), able to communicate clearly and with a sense of humor, care deeply about classroom cleanliness and order, detail-oriented, respond well to unexpected changes that can and do occur, a positive role model, able to use MS Word, and an eager learner. Must enjoy children and nature…and be willing to learn how to encourage each child using affirmative words! This 30 hour, 10 month position begins August 19^th with the possibility of summer employment if desired. Additional hours working in before care and after care or summer camps are a possibility also.

** Orton-Gillingham certification is a PLUS.
Previous experience as a Montessori Assistant is preferred.

Please email cover letter and resume to hundredolphins@hotmail.com or fax cover letter and resume to 503.760.8333, attention: LM Alder.  If you have questions about this position, please email hundredolphins@hotmail.com  Thank you for your interest.

Available positions at the Portland Montessori School begin in August of 2013!

*Full-Time Elementary Classroom Assistant Teacher (Spanish fluency required)
*Substitutes: Elementary & Primary Guides and Assistant Teachers

Prior experience in a Montessori classroom is highly preferred. Calm and peaceful personality with ability to guide children through redirection and affirmative words is required. An open-mind, a sense of humor and flexibility are also highly desired.

Resumes together with cover letters should be emailed to: employment@portlandmontessori.org

Small, Diverse School Seeks Toddler and Primary Teachers for the 2013/2014 School Year.
This award winning school in Alameda California is committed to the standards of excellence according to traditional Montessori principles and philosophy.  Our expectations for a teacher are to maintain order, cleanliness and attractiveness of environment, respect the individuality of each child, assess each child’s learning needs and create curriculum based on those needs, conduct parent  conferences and communicate positively and continually with parents regarding their child’s progress, development and behavior. Teachers are to create a warm, loving secure environment that fosters creativity, curiosity, self-confidence and independence so that students may become models of peace and can succeed in an evolving world.
Requirements:
Montessori Toddler or Primary Certification, fluent in both written and spoken English, BA Preferred, Spanish a plus. Early Childhood/Toddler Credential. Must be able to legally work in the US, pass State & Federal Background check and TB test.
Send cover letter and resume` to agreatschool@gmail.com or fax to 510-521-9246, attn. Cindy Acker.

The Franciscan Montessori Earth School is seeking a Children’s House Classroom Assistant for the 2013-2014 school year.
Please send applications (found on the school’s website at www.fmes.org) and resume to Mary Ellen Churchill, classroom guide, at:
mechurchill@fmes.org

Need latte money? St. David of Wales Episcopal Church is seeking a nursery care provider to staff our nursery for 1.5 – 2 hours on Sunday mornings, occasional weekday evenings, and extra services around Christmas, Holy Week, and Easter. The qualified candidate will be flexible, energetic, engaging with kids and adults, able to pass the necessary background checks, willing to take the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon SAFE training, and able to make a long-term Sunday commitment.

Our Sunday morning children’s program is based on the Montessori method. A person with Montessori experience and/or familiarity is preferred.

A full job description can be found at www.saintdavidpdx.org at the bottom of the page. Please submit a resume and cover letter explaining why you think this job is a good fit for you.  Saint David of Wales Episcopal Church is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination in employment and opportunity because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or age.

Merry Montessori is seeking a PT assistant for a new Primary classroom. We are starting a classroom with ten three year-olds, so this could be a great opportunity for someone interested in gaining experience and working in Montessori education. Hours will be in the mornings, five days a week.

Our ideal assistant will:

-Be laid back but intuitive, able to follow guidance, positive attitude, ability to communicate clearly.
-Have experience with young children 3-6 years old.
-Have some knowledge and/or interest in Montessori, and/or a desire to work with children as a profession.
-Be bilingual English/Spanish
-Be willing to make a 2 year commitment for the purpose of establishing a strong foundation in our new program – the hours are likely to increase to FT for the second year.

Go to our website merrymontessori.com to learn more about our school.
Email merrymontessori@gmail.com with your cover letter, resume and references.

Located in the charming small town of Silverton, OR, Bluebird Montessori is an community of children ages 2.5 to kindergarten.  We are seeking a classroom assistant for the hours of 8:00 am to 1:30 pm, Monday through Friday.  Applicants must have a heart for working with young children, must be gentle and kind, energetic yet easy-going, patient and cheerful.  We need a cooperative, quick-learner who can partner with our AMI guide to support and enhance our delightful community.

Duties will include helping clean and maintain our classroom and outdoor environments, and working directly with the children.  Previous Montessori and child care experience a plus.  The successful candidate will be required to enroll in the Oregon Central Background Registry, have a current child CPR/First Aid Card, and a current Oregon Food Handlers Card.

Please send a letter of interest and resume to Teri Therkelsen at teri.therkelsen@gmail.com.

We are seeking a part-time classroom assistant to begin now, as well as summer positions and school year 2013-14 as well.  If you are only available in summer or fall and not sooner, don’t hesitate to contact us anyway.

The Montessori Children’s House is a growing preschool and toddler program located on the park in Portland’s new South Waterfront neighborhood (near the OHSU tram). Our staff is a congenial team of hardworking and talented people, and you can become a key member of that team. Public transportation is excellent here, as is bicycle access. The neighborhood and our school community are both very diverse. Our facility is attractive, well-equipped, and was designed expressly for this purpose.

Applicants must thoroughly enjoy young children, be patient, gentle, calm, well-spoken, flexible, learn quickly and follow directions well. You help maintain the cleanliness and order of the environment as well as working directly with the children. The following qualifications are a plus:

• - Experience working with young children
• - Strong communication skills
• - Experience working in a Montessori program
• - Spanish language ability
• - Interest in teacher-training in the future

Candidates should be enrolled in Oregon’s Central Background Registry and have trained in Infant/Child CPR and First Aid and RRCAN, or be prepared to do so in the near future.

Expert infant/child care available in the home beginning in July 2013.  Download this information about a local Montessori assistant offering nanny care in the home for one to two infants.

The Community Roots School is a public Montessori Charter. Our school is in search of a part-time Upper Elementary Guide for the 13-14 school year. This position will become full-time in the 14-15 school year. We are nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in an art-focused, small town community. The Community Roots School offers competitive salaries. Please visit our website: www.crmontessori.org for more information. Please send cover letter, resume, and references to:
The Community Roots School
330 N James St.
Silverton, OR 97381

Mt. Hood Montessori in Gresham is seeking an A.M.I. Montessori preschool & kindergarten teacher’s assistant.  The school is located in Gresham near Mt Hood Community College.  Hours are 8-1:30  plus, schedule varies, must be flexible.  Pay is dependent upon experience & education.  This position is available for the upcoming 2013-14 school year, possible summer program.

Mt Hood Montessori offers a strong  5 day minimum a week program with a fully equipped classroom. The children enjoy our new outdoor extension classroom on a half-acre with organic gardening, and urban chickens, near wooded walking trails and creek with a community of committed supportive families.

We are looking for a patient, easy going, and enthusiastic, professional life long learner.  You must have excellent communication skills, be teachable, dedicated, dependable & punctual.  A positive tech savvy self-starter, that is fit for vigorous activities like lifting, walks, games & gardening with children & chickens!  Great opportunity for MINW graduates to give some lessons and gain experience.

Requirements: Montessori training and experience strongly preferred.  Current enrollment in Oregon Criminal History Registry, current first aid, CPR, & food handler’s card.  Minimum high school diploma, plus.

Duties include:  cleaning, assisting children in the bathroom, at lunch & with lessons, leading circle times, making materials, knowledge of Word, Outlook, directing summer program… We believe learning happens all day and your role is critical and respected.

Interested kindred spirits who love teaching and children email your resume, we will contact you this week for an interview if you are qualified. Thank you!  email:  tamarakk@comcast.net  phone:  503-998-1616