Careers at MSE

Montessori School of Evergreen (MSE) is a 140+ student day school serving Toddler through Eighth Grade. MSE is dedicated to its mission of inspiring a lifelong love of learning in each student through meaningful, dynamic, and innovative experiences. MSE is fully accredited by both the American

Montessori Society and the Association of Colorado Independent Schools.

MSE is seeking individuals to join our Substitute list to be reached out to assist in the classrooms or Front Office on an as-needed basis. This position will also assist with cleaning responsibilities in the

classroom during the day.

Substitute teacher positions are for candidates eager to participate in and learn through the development of a progressive academic program. The substitute teacher position will help support classroom learning and school culture on an as needed basis in whatever classroom there is a need each day. Potential opportunity to work on curriculum materials and supporting students based on

experience.

Job Qualifications:

• Willingness to take direction from the Lead Teacher of each classroom
• Experience in early childhood and/or elementary classrooms preferred
• Creative spirit
• Collaborative mindset; adept at working with teams and open to new ideas
• Adaptability
• High School diploma or equivalent, required
• Early childhood and/or elementary coursework preferred
• Understand and utilize positive reinforcement and natural consequences

Job Specifications:

•  Compensation starts at $15 per hour and this position is non-exempt
• Direct classroom work with children ages toddler through third grade
• Work collaboratively with lead teacher in all aspects of classroom life or responsible for general office duties depending on need
• Recess and gross motor play supervision
• Support and model positive discipline
• School Hours: 8:30am-3:15pm

Job Requirements:

• Physical strength to independently lift 10-15 lbs
• Fluency in written and oral English language.
• Ability to oversee and ensure the safety of children in and out of the classroom
• Background checks

Compensation is commensurate with experience and education. MSE is an equal opportunity employer. Please email a letter of interest, resume, and references to hiring@montessori-evergreen.org.

Montessori School of Evergreen (MSE) is a non-profit day school serving students Toddler – Eighth Grade. MSE is dedicated to its mission of inspiring a lifelong love of learning in each student through meaningful, dynamic, and innovative experiences. MSE is fully accredited by both the American Montessori Society and the Association of Colorado Independent Schools.

The following outline is intended to be a list of basic responsibilities for the Lead Primary Teacher position at MSE. Duties include but are not limited to the written contents of this document.

JOB TITLE: Lead Primary Teacher

FTE: 1.0

FLSA: Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Education

REPORTS TO: Director of Academics & Student Life

SUPERVISES: Assistant Teacher(s)

Job Summary

Montessori School of Evergreen’s mission is to ignite a lifelong love of learning within each student. We provide meaningful experiences that fully engage young minds in the pursuit of academic excellence, self-reliance and the determination to contribute to our rapidly changing community and world.

A lead teacher leads their classroom and works closely with the assistant teacher(s). A lead teacher is professionally trained in education, which includes Montessori certification or relevant Masters Degree. This is necessary preparation as s/he shares classroom responsibilities under the direction of the supervisor.

MSE is seeking a highly qualified and Montessori certified lead teacher to join our Primary Team, working with students 3-6 years old. Teachers are responsible for creating a classroom and student experience that embodies the MSE mission. The lead teacher plans and implements all academic and organizational aspects of the classroom. These responsibilities include overseeing their assistant teacher, planning curriculum, teaching a variety of subjects, developing and participating in classroom management plans, observing and assessing student progress, communicating clearly and consistently with parents, and working to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of the students. Strong communication skills, the desire to work collaboratively as part of a team, take part in all aspects of the program including trips with students, and the ability and interest to integrate curriculum across subject areas are a must as well. The successful candidate will join a team that is well established.

Responsibilities

Learning Environment

Creates a nurturing, respectful, and safe learning environment (together with the lead teachers) that responds to the needs of each student.

• Maintains the curriculum in coordination with the other program level lead teachers and periodically leads in other levels as well as in accordance with Montessori School of Evergreen’s curriculum guidelines and best practices.
• Develops and shares classroom activities with the student population as well as fellow lead teachers to meet developmental and academic objectives.
• Seeks out feedback from fellow teachers, director, and specialists to improve the classroom environment.
• Develops, maintains, and implements a classroom maintenance schedule with fellow lead teachers, including but not limited to items such as cleaning the shelves and materials and repairing materials.
• Plans, coordinates, and communicates about all class events; maintains MSE traditions and, when appropriate, proposes new programs.
• Develops and consistently maintains an effective record keeping system for the classroom and students.
• Maintains a positive attitude and open communication with fellow teachers at all levels within the MSE Community.
• Develops a plan with fellow teachers for sharing class preparatory responsibilities.
• Assists students in the transition to, and operation within co-curricular classes and other school programs, including supervision of students for off campus activities
• Uses constructive feedback from director, specialists as well as other teachers to improve teaching, curriculum, classroom environment, and address individual student needs.

Student and Family Support

Ensures that students are meeting developmental level expectations and to collaborate with parents and lead teachers to help increase student achievement.

• Leads parent-teacher conferences three times a year to provide feedback on students’ developmental progress.
• Records parent conferences and provides detailed notes to the Division director in a timely fashion.
• Prepares necessary level specific progress reports for all children in the classroom by the necessary due date.
• Participates in discussion with fellow lead teachers, Division director and other classroom faculty regarding the successful transition of children from level to level.
• Engages in Child Study (Learning Resource Team) process by contributing information on child development and behavior.
• Carries out appropriate and positive discipline, follows up needs with School counselor and director.

Professional and Personal Growth

Models lifelong-learning and meets MSE professional development requirements.

• Attends and reports on at least two professional development workshops inside or outside of school. Workshops may include the yearly area Montessori association conference and/or the AMS Conference. All requests for time off should be placed with your supervisor in a timely manner.
• Creates yearly professional and personal goals to be discussed with the director.

Administrative

Assist in the efficient and effective management of the school.

• Demonstrates professionalism in every aspect of the job and adheres to AMS guidelines and professional standards. Practices the use of confidentiality in all situations as outlined in the MSE Employee Handbook.
• Follows protocols for managing information (i.e. attendance) and completing requests (i.e. purchase orders, supplies, personal days), etc., as further detailed in the MSE Employee Handbook.
• Meets all deadlines around ordering, report cards, etc.
• Attends Division meetings and all faculty meetings.
• Maintains open communication with Administration and colleagues.
• Voices concerns in a timely and positive manner when seeking help from Administration.
• Maintains and updates their staff file with all necessary paperwork for licensing and job requirements.

Requirements

Qualifications of preferred candidates:

• BA/BS degree required and MA degree preferred
• AMS/MACTE certification in Primary
• Lead teacher experience preferred
• Commitment to, and interest in, the Montessori philosophy
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty to enhance curriculum and community
• Strong ability to multi-task and keep to a schedule
• Commitment to professional development and best practices in education
• Education experience in a variety of instructional methods
• Understanding multi-age learning environments
• Commitment to meeting the needs of each child

Benefits:

• Competitive, independent school salaries - click the links for MSE’s Salary Bands and Benefits At a Glance
• Full benefits package including healthcare & PTO
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees seeking Montessori Certifications
• Tuition remission opportunities for MSE enrolled students of staff

MSE is an equal opportunity employer. Please email a letter of interest, resume, and references to hiring@montessori-evergreen.org.

Montessori School of Evergreen (MSE) is a non-profit day school serving students Toddler – Eighth Grade. MSE is dedicated to its mission of inspiring a lifelong love of learning in each student through meaningful, dynamic, and innovative experiences. MSE is fully accredited by both the American Montessori Society and the Association of Colorado Independent Schools.

The following outline is intended to be a list of basic responsibilities for the Upper Elementary Lead position at MSE. Duties include but are not limited to the written contents of this document.

Job Summary

Montessori School of Evergreen’s mission is to ignite a lifelong love of learning within each student. We provide meaningful experiences that fully engage young minds in the pursuit of academic excellence, self-reliance and the determination to contribute to our rapidly changing community and world. MSE is seeking a highly qualified and Montessori certified Lead Teacher to join our Lower Elementary Team, working with students in grades First through Third and are responsible for creating a classroom and student experience that embodies the MSE mission. The Lower Elementary reports to the Dean of Education and supervises their classroom Assistant or Associate teacher.

Learning Environment

• Plans and implements all academic and organizational aspects of the classroom.
• Oversees the classroom Assistant/Associate Teacher
• Plans classroom curriculum to include a variety of subjects
• Develops and participates in classroom management plans, observing and assessing student progress
• Communicate clearly and consistently with parents
• Work to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of the students.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team taking part in all aspects of the program including field study trips with students
• Ability to integrate curriculum across subject areas

Professional and Personal Growth

• Models lifelong-learning and meets MSE professional development requirements.
• Attends and reports on at least two professional development workshops inside or outside of school. Workshops may include the yearly area Montessori association conference and/or the AMS Conference.
• Creates yearly professional and personal goals to be discussed with the Dean of Education.

Administrative

Assist in the efficient and effective management of the School.

• Demonstrates professionalism in every aspect of the job and adheres to AMS guidelines and professional standards. Practices the use of confidentiality in all situations as outlined in the MSE Employee Handbook.
• Follows protocols for managing information (i.e. attendance) and completing requests (i.e. purchase orders, supplies, personal days), etc., as further detailed in the MSE Employee Handbook.
• Attends Level, Department Leads, and All Staff meetings.
• Joins a school committee.
• Maintains open communication with colleagues.
• Voices concerns in a timely and positive manner when seeking help from Administration

Preferred Qualifications

• AMS/MACTE certification in Upper Elementary or willing to begin training
• BA/BS degree required and MA degree preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years teaching experience
• Strong communication skills
• Understanding of and commitment to Montessori philosophy
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty to enhance curriculum and community
• Commitment to professional development and best practices in education
• Education experience in a variety of instructional methods
• Commitment to meeting the needs of each child
• Computer proficiency

Benefits

• Competitive, independent school salaries commensurate with experience: MSE Salary Bands
• Full benefits package including healthcare, PTO and retirement: Benefits at a Glance
• Extensive, professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees seeking Montessori Certifications
• Tuition remission opportunities for MSE enrolled students of staff

Compensation is commensurate with experience and education. MSE is an equal opportunity employer. Please email a letter of interest, resume, and references to hiring@montessori-evergreen.org.

Montessori School of Evergreen (MSE) is a non-profit day school serving students Toddler – Eighth Grade. MSE is dedicated to its mission of inspiring a lifelong love of learning in each student through meaningful, dynamic, and innovative experiences. MSE is fully accredited by both the American Montessori Society and the Association of Colorado Independent Schools. 

The following outline is intended to be a list of basic responsibilities for the Assistant Teacher  position at MSE. Duties include but are not limited to the written contents of this document.

Job Summary

Montessori School of Evergreen’s mission is to ignite a lifelong love of learning within each

student. We provide meaningful experiences that fully engage young minds in the pursuit of academic excellence, self-reliance and the determination to contribute to our rapidly changing community and world.

MSE Assistant Teachers maintain and contribute to an exceptional learning environment by preparing and maintaining the classroom environment. Assistant Teachers participate fully in the life of the school. This includes attending faculty meetings and collaborating with a team in a mission-driven environment. The Assistant Teacher reports directly to the Lead Teacher of the classroom.

Responsibilities

Learning Environment

Creates a nurturing, respectful, and safe learning environment (together with the Lead Teachers) that responds to the needs of each student.  

• Creates materials and gives individual and small group lessons as directed by the Lead Teacher.
• Assist in maintaining the curriculum under the direction of the Lead Teachers in accordance with Montessori School of Evergreen’s curriculum guidelines and bestpractices.
• Supports Lead Teachers in the process of developing and sharing classroom activities to meet developmental and academic objectives.
• Uses constructive feedback from the Lead Teacher and Director to improve the classroom environment.
• Develops, maintains, and implements a classroom maintenance schedule with Lead Teacher, including but not limited to items such as cleaning the shelves and materials and repairing materials.
• Assists in planning class events.
• Assists in record keeping for the classroom and students as directed by Lead Teachers.
• Maintains a positive attitude and open communication with Lead Teachers.
• Develops a plan with the Lead Teacher for sharing class preparatory responsibilities.
• Assists students in the transition to, and operation within co-curricular classes and other school programs, including supervision of students for off campus activities.
• Uses constructive feedback from Lead Teacher to improve teaching, curriculum, classroom environment, and addresses individual student needs.
• Participates in scheduled meetings with the teaching team to discuss/review classroom environment, students and create plans.
• Obtains training in Montessori Philosophy as well as lessons that the Lead Teacher trains the assistant to deliver. Observes the Lead Teacher to be sure that lessons are given accurately.
• Provide after-care supervision daily.
• Provide childcare to staff and during in-service days.

Student and Family Support

Ensures that students are meeting developmental level expectations and to collaborate with parents and Lead Teachers to help increase student achievement.

• Supports Lead Teacher in parent-teacher conferences two times a year to provide feedback on students’ developmental progress.
• Records parent conferences (if desired by Lead Teacher) and provides input when needed.
• Supports the Lead Teacher in preparing necessary level specific progress reports for all children in the classroom.
• Participates in discussion with Lead Teachers, Division Director and other classroom faculty regarding the successful transition of children from level to level.
• Engages in Child Study (Learning Resource Team) process by contributing information on child development and behavior.
• Carries out appropriate and positive discipline as established by Lead Teachers and School.

Professional and Personal Growth

Models lifelong-learning and meets MSE professional development requirements.

• Attends and reports on at least two professional development workshops inside or outside of school. Workshops may include the yearly area Montessori association conference and/or the AMS Conference. All requests for time off should be placed with your supervisor in a timely manner.
• Creates yearly professional and personal goals to be discussed with the Dean of
  Education and shared with Lead Teachers.
• Participates in the Child Study process.

Administrative

Assist in the efficient and effective management of the School.

• Demonstrates professionalism in every aspect of the job and adheres to AMS guidelines and professional standards. Practices the use of confidentiality in all situations as outlined in the MSE Employee Handbook.
• Follows protocols for managing information (i.e. attendance) and completing requests (i.e. purchase orders, supplies, personal days), etc., as further detailed in the MSE Employee Handbook.
• Supports Lead Teachers in meeting all school deadlines.
• Attends Division meetings (as needed) and all faculty meetings.
• Joins a school committee.
• Maintains open communication with Administration and colleagues.
• Voices concerns in a timely and positive manner when seeking help from Administration.
• Maintains and updates their staff file with all necessary paperwork for licensing and job requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Commitment to, and interest in, the Montessori philosophy
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty to enhance curriculum and community
• Strong ability to multi-task and keep to a schedule
• Commitment to professional development and best practices in education
• Understanding multi-age learning environments
• Commitment to meeting the needs of each child

Additional Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree
• AMS/AMI assistant teaching credential or matriculating Montessori training program students are encouraged to apply
• Education experience in a variety of instructional methods

Benefits:

• Competitive, independent school salaries - click the links for MSE’s Salary Bands and Benefits At a Glance
• Full benefits package including healthcare, PTO and retirement
• Extensive, professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees seeking Montessori Certifications
• Tuition remission opportunities for MSE enrolled students of staff

Compensation is commensurate with experience and education. MSE is an equal opportunity employer. Please email a letter of interest, resume, and references to hiring@montessori-evergreen.org.