Are you ready to feel VALUED, APPRECIATED and apply your training into your classroom? Are you so passionate about the Montessori philosophy that you just CAN’T wait to make your classroom warm and inviting to your students? Then look no further and join our team. We are looking for a Preprimary Lead Teacher who embraces and has experience in leading a classroom with 20 plus children and a team of assistant teachers. Our CORE VALUES are teamwork, partnership, integrity, trust, communication and a love of children. Brighton Montessori is ready to hire a Lead Preprimary (3-6 year old) for this upcoming school year. This position will be ready to start this August to begin connecting with students, administration, staff and their classroom.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Paid Professional Development
• CPR/First Aid Training
• Paid Fingerprinting Background Check
• Opportunities for growth within our school
• Paid Rest/Relaxation Days
• Paid Holidays
• Closed for ALL major holidays for you to celebrate with your family
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Retirement plan with 3% matching
• Childcare Discounts
• Treats and coffee bar in the staff lounge, because we love to eat and need to stay energized!
• Birthday Surprise
• Nights and Weekends OFF

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS

• Naturally passionate for young children
• Strong communicator
• Energetic and compassionate
• Multitasker to keep up with the energy of the classroom
• Eager to learn Montessori philosophy
• Desire to be a part of a bigger vision
• Growth mindset and willing to try and implement ideas
• Collaborator with the teachers in the classroom for the betterment of the students
• Must be able to bend, sit on floor and in small chairs, stand for long periods of time, lift more than 5 lbs
• CPR/First Aid Certified
• Montessori credential from a MACTE accredited program
• Hold a CDA or Bachelors in Early childhood education
• 3 or more years experience in leading a classroom

Please send your resume to Leann at info@mybrightonmontessori.com to apply to join our outstanding team of teachers and share your love of children and Montessori with our school community!

Posted on 04/19

Gateway Montessori in Birmingham Michigan is looking for loving, caring, responsible teacher assistants for the 2021/2022 school year. Our pay is competitive and we offer paid holidays and paid time off. You must be 18 years old and have child care experience. If you enjoy working with children in a loving Montessori environment, please send your resume and cover letter to jmeerschaert@gatewaymontessori.org.

Posted on 04/19

Maple Tree Montessori Academy in Brighton, Michigan is seeking assistants for full and part-time positions in the Fall and for our Summer Camps.

We are looking for a few caring, nurturing individuals that are patient and flexible to join our experienced and supportive staff.

Posted on 04/12

Dearborn Heights Montessori Center and Plymouth-Canton Montessori School are seeking assistants for our summer program.  Our ideal candidates will be responsible, professional, caring, patient and adaptable. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Full and part-time positions available in our toddler, preschool and aftercare summer camp programs.

Face covering is necessary indoors at all times and outdoors when not practicing appropriate social distancing.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Taking direction from lead teacher
• Assisting teachers in the preparation of learning materials, crafts, snacks, etc.
• Helping to maintain a clean and organized environment (including enhanced cleaning and sanitization procedures)
• Supervising children to ensure their safety both inside and outside
• Assisting with classroom management
• Consistently modeling appropriate behavior to children
• Assisting with toileting and diaper changes at the toddler level

Minimum Qualifications:

• Over 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Love of children and willingness to learn
• Ability to establish positive relationships with children and colleagues

Preferred:

• Experience working with young children
• Familiarity with the Montessori method of education
• Trained in CPR and first aid

Compensation: Hourly rate commensurate with experience

If interested please send resume and letter of interest to:
Dearborn Heights Montessori Center – Kelsey Strate - kstrate@dhmontessori.org
Plymouth-Canton Montessori School – Jennifer Myers – pcmontessori@sbcglobal.net

Posted on 04/11

Montessori Center of Our Lady (MCOL) is in Livonia, MI. We are looking for a dynamic Lead Children’s House (3-6) Teacher. MCOL is a school moving into its 45th year of operation. The position is for the 2021-2022 school and will start on or before August 16, 2021.

We are looking for a creative, motivated, and dedicated individual who has a passion for working with young children and the Montessori philosophy. The successful candidate will be responsible for a mixed-age classroom comprised of up to 24 three through kindergarten-age students. MCOL is a growing school with great opportunities for professional growth and advancement. This school year, we added our Young Children’s Community (toddler), and in September 2021, our Nido (infant) programs will join our MCOL offerings. We look forward to meeting you!

Posted on 04/07

Are you an experienced Lower Elementary Montessori teacher who is ready to move to the next level of your career? Beverly Hills Academy is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced Montessorian to lead the Lower Elementary department to excellence. Send resume to schandler@beverlyhillsacademy.org.

Posted on 03/08

Gateway Montessori, located in Birmingham, is looking for part time and full time summer teacher assistants. We service infants to preschool age children in a caring and nurturing Montessori environment. If you are looking for a rewarding position working with young children, please send your cover letter and resume to jmeerschaert@gatewaymontessori.org.

Posted on 03/01

Gateway Montessori in beautiful downtown Birmingham is currently offering immediate full time and part time positions at our school. We are looking for a Primary Montessori Certified Teacher, a full time infant room assistant, and an after care director. We offer paid time off with a competitive salary. Gateway is a small school servicing children from birth to preschool age. We have an excellent staff who educate students in a nurturing Montessori environment. If you have experience working with children and want to work in a great school with a great team, send your resume and cover letter to jmeerschaert@gatewaymontessori.org or call 248-645-6393 for more information!

Posted on 02/05

Are you ready to lead a team of educators? Brighton Montessori is growing our school of excellence and are looking for a school Director for our family owned Montessori school. Our teaching staff comes to work every day living our core values of integrity, respect, partnership, commitment and passion. If these values align with yours and you thrive in helping others grow and want to continue to build a culture of community, then we are ready for you to lead our team. The Director will be overseeing daily school operations, build company culture of cohesiveness and collaboration, providing tours to prospective families and follow up throughout the enrollment process, lead team meetings, communicate with parents and staff, follow company policies and procedures as well as MI childcare licensing requirements.

In order to be considered for this position, you must meet all state licensing requirements, including:

• Must be at least 21 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have current certification in infant, child and adult CPR and first aid
• Must have at least 2 semester hours in Child Care Administration from an accredited college or university, or a minimum of 3.0 CEUs in Child Care Administration. Must have one of the following:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development
  • Bachelor's degree or higher with 18 credits in ECE, Child Development or Child related field with 1 year of teaching experience in a child care setting and 1 year of supervisory experience
  • Associate's degree in ECE or Child Development with 1 year of teaching experience in a child care setting and 1 year of supervisory experience
  • CDA with 18 semester hours in ECE or Child Development plus 1 year of teaching experience in a child care setting and 1 year of supervisory experience

Additional Requirements

• 3-5 years teaching in a classroom or working with young children
• 3-5 years as a Director or Administrator
• Pass a fingerprint background check
• Hold a Montessori Credential or willing to learn more about the philosophy
• Does not mind to travel to conferences when necessary
• Strong communicator and likes to see others succeed
• Strong passion for children
• Rapport builder with parents and staff
• Does not mind doing the job of any employee to be part of the team when needed

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary
• Monthly Self Care Bonus
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off During School Breaks
• Professional Business Coaching
• Paid Professional Development and CPR/1st Aid Training
• Teledoc Medical

Contact Leann Chamberlain at info@mybrightonmontessori.com

Posted on 01/22

Maria Montessori Center in Farmington Hills is seeking an Upper Elementary English and History Teacher. The upper elementary teacher will lead their own in-person classroom in partnership with an assistant and our other lower elementary classroom teacher. MMCl is committed to an inclusive program and a diverse faculty and student body. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to and experience with diversity, equity, and inclusion work are especially encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should email an updated resume and a brief description as to their interest in the position to: mariamontessori2019@gmail.com.

Posted on 01/11

Gateway Montessori is looking for certified primary Montessori teachers. We are located in Birmingham, Michigan. Gateway services children from infants to primary. We are looking for someone who loves working with children in a nurturing Montessori environment. We are fully licensed by the state of Michigan. If you are interested, please send cover letter and resume to jmeerschaert@gatewaymontessori.org

Posted on 01/11

Country Meadows Elementary Montessori has an unused elementary classroom ready and waiting, and we are in search of an entrepreneurial spirit who embodies the Montessori method of education and who is willing to open a small class within our program. This is an opportunity for a Certified Elementary Montessori Teacher to start their own classroom within an already existing school, and to potentially create a permanent partnership with Country Meadows. Ideally, the teaching room would be a rental for at least the first year, but the details of the business relationship can be discussed.

Please send a resume to: (countrymeadows89@gmail.com)

Posted on 01/04

There are no positions desired postings at this time.