Job Opening for 2024-25
Montessori Early Childhood 3-6 Co-Lead Guide in Catskill, New York, US
Job Description
We’re seeking a creative, energetic, and collaborative MACTE/AMI/AMS Early Childhood Co-Lead Guide to join us for the 2024-2025 school year. The Guide will work with the rest of the teaching team (another Lead Guide and Assistant) to provide a warm, nurturing, and safe environment where self-direction is enhanced, independence is encouraged, and individuality is respected.
Ideal Candidates
– Early Childhood 3-6 MACTE credential or Montessori training preferred; however, applicants in training or willing to complete training should also consider applying
– Previous Experience working in a Montessori classroom environment
– Embrace a curriculum that embodies our founding ethos of People Care, Fair Share, and Earth Care
– Skilled classroom manager, inspiring children to be their best selves and patiently coaching them through solution-finding processes
– Collaborative and willing to work within a team; basic computer skills and knowledge of Google Workspace are appreciated
– Able to work between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily during our balanced year calendar; once hired, applicants can choose to increase base pay by working during our Session Break Camps
– Interest or experience in farming, permaculture, outdoor education, or similar experience is a big plus!
– Legally authorized to work in the United States
Compensation
This is a full-time position with a competitive salary (commensurate with experience), health/dental/vision benefits, 401k (with pre-tax or post-tax contribution), Montessori professional development allowance, and tuition assistance for dependent children. The salary range for this position is between $40,000 and $58,000.
Onsite Staff Housing
Catskill Montessori School has limited on-site staff housing available. Candidates interested in onsite housing should include that in their cover letter.
Apply
If you’re interested in joining our school community, please send your resume and cover letter to the address below. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color (BIPOC), lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and gender diverse people are all strongly encouraged to apply. Our school community seeks to help each child build the adult of their future and engender respect for the differences of others doing the same. Part of this includes developing an appreciation for and building a community with those of different spiritual beliefs, cultural heritages, racial backgrounds, gender identities, economic backgrounds, and other affiliations. The land surrounding and supporting the school also inspires and informs our work as we guide the children to become global citizens and stewards of this land and our planet.
Gaurapriya Tester
Head of School
info@catskillmontessori.org
ABOUT CATSKILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Catskill Montessori School is a private, non-profit school inspired by permaculture ethics of people care, earth care, and fair share on 63 acres nestled between the Mahicannituck and the Catskill Mountains. Our school opened its doors in the fall of 2020 with one early childhood 3-6 class and one 6-9 elementary class in a restored 1750s barn, along with a budding permaculture farm. We now serve toddlers through 4th grade with the blueprint to immediately expand the Upper Elementary and then expand to include a Secondary program (12-18) as our students rise each year.
Our school community seeks to help each child build the adult of their future and engender respect for the differences of others doing the same. Part of this includes developing an appreciation for and building a community with those of different spiritual beliefs, cultural heritages, racial and gender identities, economic backgrounds, and other affiliations. The land surrounding and supporting the school also inspires and informs our work as we guide the children on a journey to become global citizens and stewards of this land and our planet.
In our fifth year (2024 – 2025) and meeting enthusiastic demand in our community, we are seeking staff members to grow with us!
Catskill is equidistant from Boston and New York City (about two hours), with easy access to both. With many quaint towns nearby, including Hudson with Amtrak service to NYC, Catskill offers the charm, culture, and environment of the Hudson Valley.
Link to more info: https://catskillmontessori.org