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St. Joseph Montessori School is a Catholic Montessori community committed to a learning environment that respects the uniqueness of each

child in reaching his/her full potential. Our award-winning school exists as an educational alternative that is committed to serving a

widely diverse population with varying needs and aptitudes. We believe that respect, cooperation, and mutual support

among students, parents, staff, and community members are critically important to a child's success in school and must be

actively fostered by all participants.  

 

ST. JOSEPH MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Contact: Elma G. Pundavela, Head of School
933 Hamlet St., Columbus, OH 43201
Fax: 614-291-7411
E-mail: epundave@cdeducation.org Web: www.sjms.net

 

Teaching Positions

 

Position(s) Available are for 2012-2013. Interviews of qualified candidates will take place in May 2012.

Montessori Certified 3-6 Teacher Qualifications: Candidates must be Montessori certified (AMS or AMI) for 3-6 with a commitment to Montessori education and hold a bachelor’s degree. We desire seasoned Montessori teachers (minimum 3 years experience) to join our passionate team of educators. We seek educators who are enthusiastic lovers of life, committed to improvement, passionate about children, team-players, confident communicators, and dedicated to lead in an established 3-6 class.

Assistant Teacher for 3-6 Classroom Qualifications: Candidates must be able to provide strong support to the classroom’s lead teacher, have interest in and knowledge of the Montessori philosophy, State required courses to work with children and State licensing required courses to be alone with children. This position is a 10-month contract. Hours are 8:00a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The candidate should be responsible, show initiative, and be self-motivated, creative and flexible. Applicants must be able to work well as a team member, be committed to Montessori education and be experience and competent with children. Interested applicants should also possess excellent communication skills.

Montessori Certified 6-9 Teacher St Joseph Montessori School seeks a certified 6-9 Montessori Teacher (AMS or AMI) to co-teach a class of 22-36 students. We are searching for a skilled Montessorian devoted to elementary-aged children. Elementary Montessori credentials and bachelor's degree is required. Our ideal candidate is, a self-motivated leader with strong classroom management skills, highly effective parent communication, timely record keeping, proficiency with technology, weekly lesson planning in a team teaching setting, and an ability to keep student expectations high while upholding an authentic Montessori approach. Experience with Curriculum Coordination in language, math, and cultural areas strongly preferred.

Montessori Certified 9-12 Teacher Qualifications: St Joseph Montessori School seeks a certified 6-12 Montessori Teacher (AMS or AMI) to co-teach starting in the fall of 2012. We are searching for skilled Montessorian devoted to elementary-aged children. The successful candidate will work on a team with three other Montessori teachers. Elementary Montessori credentials and bachelor's degree is required. Our ideal candidate is, a self-motivated leader with strong classroom management skills, highly effective parent communication, timely record keeping, proficiency with technology, weekly lesson planning in a team teaching setting, and an ability to keep student expectations high while upholding an authentic Montessori approach. Experience with Curriculum Coordination in language, math, and cultural areas strongly preferred. Benefits: The St. Joseph Montessori School offers a highly-competitive and comprehensive compensation package salary based on educational background and work experience, full medical benefits (including dental), personal and sick leave, and professional development support. and a 50% tuition discount for the children of SJMS staff.

Compensation & Benefits: St. Joseph Montessori School offers a highly-competitive and comprehensive compensation package. Salary is based on educational background and work experience. We provide full medical benefits (including dental and vision), personal and sick leave, professional development support and a 50% tuition discount for the children of SJMS staff.

Brief Description of School and Community: St. Joseph Montessori School (SJMS) is a Catholic Montessori school that serves the Columbus metropolitan area. SJMS provides Montessori instruction to approximately three hundred students from pre-school to eight grades. The educational opportunities provided for families enable parents to reinforce and enrich the child’s highest learning potentials. SJMS is open to children of all races, creeds, religions, and national origins.

SJMS is an independent school accredited by the Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association (OCSAA), affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the Catholic Diocese of Columbus.

To ensure consideration qualified applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, copy of teaching certificate, and names and phone numbers of three professional references to: Elma G. Pundavela, Head of School, St. Joseph Montessori School, 933 Hamlet St., Columbus, OH 43201 or email epundave@cdeducation.org. No calls please!

 

Job Title: Substitute Teacher

 

To be added to our list of substitute teachers, download and fill out the Substitute Teacher Form.

 

Note: Diocesan regulations require all Substitute Teachers to complete its "Protecting God's Children" workshop. To register for your free workshop, go to Virtus Online at www.virtus.org.

Non Teaching Staff Positions

There are no Non Teaching staff positions available at this time.

Administrative Positions

Job Title: Summer Learning Camp Coordinator

Job Description (.pdf format)

Summer Learning Camp

Temporary and short term positions may be available for summer. Applications for Summer Learning Camp Staff are accepted all year. Please email the SJMS school office for information or download Summer Employee Info Sheet (.pdf)

Send all Summer Learning Camp inquiries to:

St. Joseph Montessori School -Summer Learning Camp
Attn: Head of School
933 Hamlet Street
Columbus, OH 43201

 

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