Magnolia Montessori’s mission is to nurture a child’s love of learning and respect for self and community through an authentic public Montessori prepared environment. Our staff works as a team to model this to the child and community.  Our vision includes growth, and Magnolia Montessori is seeking the following positions:

Early Childhood Assistant

Magnolia Montessori Academy is seeking a qualified primary assistant who has experience working with students 3 to 6 years old. We are looking for a motivated individual with Montessori experience, or a person who has the desire to learn the Montessori Method. Candidates must be willing to work under the guidance of a Montessori Lead Teacher to help carry out the developmental and learning goals of the Montessori program. Candidates must be able to build genuine and respectful relationships with each child, maintain a positive and professional attitude, and implement strong classroom management skills.

Duties of classroom assistants include but are not limited to:

• Embody the Montessori philosophy, displaying a deep respect and love for children
• Maintain a healthy, clean, and safe classroom environment
• Check and replenish consumable classroom items at the beginning and the end of the day
• Manage the room during class time so that the teacher can spend a reasonable amount of time giving undisturbed individual lessons
• Redirect children to work
• Monitor the playground during outside play
• Know the school’s discipline procedure and helping implement it when appropriate
• Assist in material preparation including xeroxing, cutting laminating etc. as needed
• Attend weekly staff and team meetings
• Attend staff development days
• Maintain confidentiality

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

Full-time employees are eligible for health care benefits

For consideration, please send your resume to kharris@magnoliamontessoriacademy.com

Lower Elementary Teacher Trainee 

Magnolia Montessori is looking to hire a full-time Assistant Teacher to work in our Lower Elementary Classroom.  We are looking for a motivated individual committed to learning the Montessori Philosophy. Candidates must be willing to work under the guidance of a Montessori Lead Teacher to help carry out the developmental and learning goals of the Montessori program.  Candidates must be able to build genuine and respectful relationships with each child, maintain a positive and professional attitude, and implement strong classroom management skills.

This is a unique opportunity for individuals who hold a Florida teaching certificate and are willing to be trained in the Montessori Philosophy while gaining experience working as a teacher trainee. 

The Montessori training will include:

• Montessori Teacher Training, which involves two summer residency and a year long internship working closely with a lead teacher. 
• Opportunity to coach and be coached working within a team that models the Montessori Method
• Growing responsibilities consisting of:
  • Year 1:  Taking training, performing assistant duties, and practicing giving lessons
  • Year 2:  Teaching lessons and working with parents. 
  • Year 3:  Co-teaching and shared responsibility of the classroom as lead teacher.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field
• Teaching certification from the State of Florida
• A commitment to the learn the Montessori Philosophy
• Love of learning 
• Team player
• A deep respect of the child and individual learning styles

Compensation:

• Paid Montessori training leading to a Montessori Certification
• Health care benefits
• Gradual salary plan over a three year learning period

For consideration, please send your resume to kharris@magnoliamontessoriacademy.com