Montessori Teachers And Assistants

Seeking innovative educators for our new program!

Are you an early childhood, elmentary or special educator with a thirst for social justice and an entrepreneurial drive? Help us to pilot a child-centered classroom model that strives to meet the unique needs of each learner!

Orchid Montessori School will open its doors in the fall of 2024, serving children ages 1.5-9 (toddler, preschool, kindergarten, and lower elementary) in West Warwick, RI. We are seeking an experienced toddler or primary teacher and a classroom assistant to join our program.

Our Program

Orchid’s program has been designed through a unique collaboration between experienced Montessori educators, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and parents of children with diverse learning needs. We envision a school community with a focus on inclusion, embracing children regardless of their race, class, ethnicity, or learning profile.

Our Network

Orchid Montessori School is a part of Wildflower Schools, a network of small, teacher-led, authentic Montessori learning environments serving children from infancy through high school. The Wildflower model combines time-tested Montessori methods with promising new practices in family partnership, teacher empowerment, and intentional diversity. At Wildflower, we believe that embracing equity is an essential part of our work. We are committed to deeply engaging in what Maria Montessori called “the preparation of self” as it pertains to understanding our implicit biases, blind spots, and prejudices.

Your Role

In collaboration with other Orchid team members, your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing and presenting large and small group lessons
• Preparing and maintaining classroom environment and outdoor space
• Supervising lunch, recess, rest time, and aftercare as needed
• Assisting children with meals, self-care, and toileting as needed
• Student record -keeping, family engagement & support

Experience: Lead Teacher

• At least two years of Montessori or early childhood teaching experience required.
• Montessori toddler or primary credential preferred. Training sponsorship may be available for the right candidate.
• Eligibility for lead teacher certification through RI DHS is required.

Experience: Teaching Assistant

• At least one year of experience in early childhood education and care is preferred.
• All candidates must be at least 18 years of age and eligible for assistant teacher certificaton through RI DHS.

Mindset

• Collaborative: You are excited about the idea of working in collaboration with a team of passionate educators, developing strong relationships with your colleagues.
• Entrepreneurial: You are flexible, open-minded, see opportunity in obstacles, and are energized by using creativity and resourcefulness to create solutions to problems.
• Operational: You are a self-starter willing to support different aspects of small school operations, which may range from making admissions decisions to taking care of plants.
• Committed to Equity: You are eager to expand access to quality early education for racially, socioeconomically, and neuro-diverse communities; you are ready to engage in anti-bias, anti-racist self-work and community-work.
• Generous: You live with kindness, practice gratitude and lead with love. You seek advice openly and are comfortable working in a non-hierarchical organization.
• Growth Oriented: You are eager to stretch beyond your current experience, to develop new skills and expertise, and to more fully explore your purpose and potential.

Hours & Benefits

This position could be part-time or full-time for the right candidate. Salary is commensurate with experience. Orchid offers health insurance and tuition discounts for full-time employees, opportunities for ongoing professional development, and connection to the wider Wildflower community and supports.

Learn More

Please feel free to reach out to learn more about our program! Members of the BIPOC community and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Orchid Montessori School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, creed, religion, sex or gender, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or in any other way based on personal identity markers that do not relate to the capacity of an individual person to carry out the responsibilities of a role.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• After school
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights

Work Location: In person