Montessori Toddler Guide or Assistant to work with existing Guide

We are seeking either an experienced MACTE credentialed Toddler guide to join the classroom as a Co-Lead or a Toddler Assistant with the current lead Guide.

Job Description
The Co-Lead will work with our current Toddler Guide in providing a warm, nurturing, and safe environment where self-direction is enhanced, independence encouraged, and individuality respected. The classroom assistant will assist the lead guide in providing this same environment.

Promotes the image of the school and supports its mission, vision, and goals by exhibiting the following behavior: collaboration, respect, resourcefulness, flexibility, and accountability. Uses positive and professional language when interacting with both children and adults.

Ideal candidates:
Have previous experience working in a Montessori classroom environment
Have previous experience working with children
Can work well and positively as part of a team
Able to work between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm daily during our balanced year calendar (additional hours may be available during our Session Camps)
Basic computer skills
Toddler MACTE credential or Montessori assistant training preferred or willing to complete training

COMPENSATION This is a full-time position with a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and other benefits as outlined in the Staff Handbook (such as health and 401k). (hourly or salary based upon qualifications/experience)

APPLY If you're interested in joining our school community, please send in your resume and cover letter. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color (BIPOC), lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and gender diverse people are all strongly encouraged to apply. A teaching license/credential is not required for this role. Previous experience working with children is preferred but not required.

Gaurapriya Tester
Head of School
www.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 third year (2022 - 2023) 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.