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• Castle Island Bilingual Montessori

• 8/25/2025

• Full Time (35-40 hours per week)

• Albany, NY

• www.castleislandmontessori.org

• diane@castleislandmontessori.org​

• Guide the children in the classroom with high fidelity to Montessori principles, plan and direct long- and short-range activities and assume responsibility for the children's safety, welfare and education. Detailed description at website.​

• Starting $41,200 + Credit for Education, Experience & Credentials

• Paid vacation, Montessori professional development 50% reimbursement, and 50% tuition discount for dependent children

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• JKL Montessori School​​

• 9/3/2025

• Full Time

• Commack, New York

• www.jklmontessori.com

• Joanne Lehman

• Salary Depends on experience​

• Yellow Acorn Montessori

• 8/1/2025

• Full Time

• Scarsdale NY

• https://yellowacorn.org

• info@yellowacorn.org

• Acorn Montessori's Mission: To encourage the social, emotional, and cognitive development of the child by providing a comprehensive Montessori education, cultivating independent thought and foundational skills as well as awareness of th Yellow eir environment; empathy for others, and social ease and confidence.  To establish within a child the intellectual, emotional, and physical rigor needed to become a self-directed learner, flexible thinker, creative problem solver, and support their ever-increasing curiosity about the world in which they live.

  • To help our students to grow up to be successful global citizens and nurture a sense of close-knit community within the families we serve. 

  • The Early Childhood Head Teacher is responsible for the general supervision and management of a class of children, 3 - 5 years. The head teacher must have a strong work ethic, a strong attention to detail, and a commitment to our mission. They must be a mature individual who is able to relate well to both children and adults. The Head Teacher must be passionate about making materials and take great care of the learning environment by being meticulous with physical materials, and nurturing student’s interests by creating a curriculum that is individualized as per their needs and passions. 

  • Head teachers must be professionally prepared as a teacher of young children and must meet the requirements of the Office of Children and Family Services. 

  • Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

    • Planning, supervising, and implementing the program for the class in accordance with    the policies and philosophy of the school.

    • Provide a safe physical and emotional environment with appropriate expectations and limits for children. 

    • Be able to respond appropriately in an emergency. 

    • Gearing the program to the needs of individual children with concerns for their individual interests, special talents, and individual style and pace of learning. 

    • Helping children to become aware of their roles as integral members of a group. 

    • Designing a developmentally appropriate year-long and school-wide curriculum that includes individualized lessons plans.

    • Maintaining observations and recording keeping of student’s daily activities and skills.

    • Being responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, décor, and learning environment of the classroom.

    • Working as a team with all staff, when necessary. 

    • Implementing methods for effectively utilizing the services of classroom assistants.

    • Assisting in the ongoing evaluation procedures needed to assess the developmental levels of the children.

    • Be able to provide positive behavior intervention support.

    • Conducting parent conferences when formally scheduled and as needed.

    • Supervising children on the playground, in classrooms, and on field trips.

    • Communicating information about children to Director regarding health, safety, or other concerns. 

    • Keeping daily attendance records, 

    • Obtaining, serving, and cleaning up after snacks, lunches, parties, and other activities.

    • Assuming an equal share of the joint housekeeping responsibilities of the staff.

    • Attending all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences.

    • Maintaining ongoing communication with the co-teacher or assistant teacher covering such topics as classroom curriculum, responsibilities, individual children, parents, and other topics related to the classroom,

    • Participating in required and recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional development.

• Commensurate with experience ($45,000 -$50,000)

• Catskill Montessori School

• 8/18/2025

• Full Time

• Catskill, NY

• www.castskillmontessori.org

• admin@catskillmontessori.org

• Qualifications:
  Seeking Seasoned and Montessori-trained guides (MACTE-accredited)
  Passionate about CMS’ founding ethos of People Care, Fair Share, and Earth Care  
  Interest or experience in farming, permaculture, or similar experience is a big plus! 
  Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

  • Position Includes:  
    Balanced year calendar
    6x six-week sessions
    Co-teaching team model
    Robust/outdoor participation
    Guides hours- 8:00 am and 4:00
    Option to  increase base pay by working during our Session break camps

• To Apply: 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 encouraged to apply.
  info@catskillmontessori.org

• $50,000 - $60,000

• Catskill Montessori School

• 8/18/2025

• Full Time

• Catskill, NY

• www.castskillmontessori.org

• admin@catskillmontessori.org

• Qualifications:
  Seeking Seasoned and Montessori-trained guides (MACTE-accredited)
  Passionate about CMS’ founding ethos of People Care, Fair Share, and Earth Care  
  Interest or experience in farming, permaculture, or similar experience is a big plus! 
  Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

  • Position Includes:  
    Balanced year calendar
    6x six-week sessions
    Co-teaching team model
    Robust/outdoor participation
    Guides hours- 8:00 am and 4:00
    Option to  increase base pay by working during our Session break camps

• To Apply: 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 encouraged to apply.
  info@catskillmontessori.org

• $50,000 - $60,000