Employment Opportunities
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“I told my Executive Director that Ridgeline is one of the most ‘Montessori’ public charter schools that I have seen. You folks are doing a great job and providing a great service for the community. ”
- Debra Sheehan, Director of Montessori Center for Teacher Education.
Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status or veterans’ status, because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans’ status of any other persons with whom the individual associates.
Beyond Benefits
Competitive medical and dental insurance plan
Long-term disability, life insurance, sick and personal days
Professional development funds for teachers
Funding for several teachers to attend annual Montessori conferences
At least one visit from a Montessori consultant each year to enrich staff development
Collaborative and supportive staff committed to public Montessori education
Open Positions
Physical Education Specialist
Application Deadline: May 5, 2024 11:59 p.m. or Until Filled
The PE Specialist works within the school setting delivering services in Physical Education to all Ridgeline students, grades K-8. The PE Specialist is responsible for a comprehensive, standards-based physical education curriculum, classroom management when working with students, and staff/parent relations. The Specialist has an interest in the whole school. This position reports to the school principal.
This position is .5 FTE 20 hours per week.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in education or specialized area of instruction
Experience teaching at assigned grade levels at a K-12 school
Current First Aid/CPR certificate, or ability and willingness to obtain certification
Preferred Qualifications
Oregon Certification as a Licensed Teacher, Physical Education endorsement preferred
Some experience with Montessori education
Successful work on a team that serves the public
Salary: $26.65-$41.90 per hour depending on experience and licensure
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Retirement (PERS)
Ridgeline strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed.
To apply:
Email the following to careers@ridgeline.org
Application (found at www.ridgeline.org/employment-opportunities)
Resume
Letter of interest including the following topics:
Experience and commitment to culturally competent teaching practices or experience with anti-bias/anti-racist work.
Work/volunteer history with students at the developmental stages for which you are applying
Our Vision: Empowering creative learners to build community and thoughtfully shape the world through public Montessori education.
Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status or veterans’ status, because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status or veterans’ status of any other persons with whom the individual associates.
Elementary Classroom Assistant
Application Deadline: May 6, 2024
Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School seeks a lower elementary classroom assistant to join our passionate and experienced staff. The assistant is an integral part of the classroom’s instructional team. This position is full-time (7 hours per day) for one of our established mixed-age elementary classrooms.
The classroom assistant works under the direct supervision of the assigned classroom teacher and general supervision of school administrators. The primary role of the assistant is to collaboratively supervise and support students and help maintain a positive climate.
This position is full-time (7 hours per day) and would start in August 2024.
Minimum Qualifications
Associates degree or equivalent
Experience working in an educational setting
Experience working with elementary age children
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a Montessori setting
Specialized subject-matter training relevant to assignment is desirable
Successful work on a team that serves the public
Salary: $17.95 - $25.59
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Retirement (PERS)
Ridgeline strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed.
To apply:
Email the following to careers@ridgeline.org
classroom assistant application (found at www.ridgeline.org/employment-opportunities)
resume
letter of interest including the following topics:
Ability to relate to diverse populations, experience and/or training in multicultural education programs
Work/volunteer history with students at different developmental stages
Our Vision: Empowering creative learners to build community and thoughtfully shape the world through public Montessori education.
Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status or veterans’ status, because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status or veterans’ status of any other persons with whom the individual associates.
Middle School Classroom Assistant
Application Deadline: May 6, 2024
Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School seeks a middle school classroom assistant (grades 7-8) to join our passionate and experienced staff. The assistant is an integral part of the classroom’s instructional team. This position is full-time (7 hours per day) for our middle school cohort.
The classroom assistant works under the direct supervision of the assigned classroom teacher and general supervision of school administrators. The primary role of the assistant is to collaboratively supervise and support students and help maintain a positive climate.
This position is full-time (7 hours per day) and would start in August 2024.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Experience working in an educational setting
Experience working with children in grades 7-8
Strong organizational and technical skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a Montessori setting
Specialized subject-matter training relevant to assignment is desirable
Successful work on a team that serves the public
Salary: $18.49 - $26.36
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Retirement (PERS)
Ridgeline strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed.
To apply:
Email the following to careers@ridgeline.org
classroom assistant application (found at www.ridgeline.org/employment-opportunities)
resume
letter of interest including the following topics:
Ability to relate to diverse populations, experience and/or training in multicultural education programs
Work/volunteer history with students at different developmental stages
Our Vision: Empowering creative learners to build community and thoughtfully shape the world through public Montessori education.
Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status or veterans’ status, because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status or veterans’ status of any other persons with whom the individual associates.
Floating Classroom Assistant
Application Deadline: Monday, April 29, 2024 8:00 a.m.
The floating assistant supports the smooth operation of the educational program in multiple classrooms, in physical education classes, and throughout the school. The floating assistant aids in communication between the offices and instructional spaces and helps problem-solve incidents with high-needs students as they arise by helping connect them to office staff, the mental health specialist or administration as appropriate. This position will also act as a substitute classroom assistant if necessary.
This position is .88 FTE (7 hours per day).
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree required or equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience working with children of a variety of ages
Demonstrated experience working in an educational setting
Demonstrated experience using technology
Preferred Qualifications
Some experience with Montessori education
Specialized subject-matter training relevant to the assignment
Experience with Google Suites
Successful work on a team that serves the public
Salary: $17.60 - $25.84 depending upon experience plus benefits
Ridgeline strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed.
To apply:
Email the following to careers@ridgeline.org
Classroom Assistant application (found at www.ridgeline.org/employment-opportunities)
Resume
Letter of interest including the following topics:
Ability to relate to diverse populations, experience and/or training in multicultural education programs
Work/volunteer history with students at different developmental stages
Comfort level with technology
Our Vision: Empowering creative learners to build community and thoughtfully shape the world through public Montessori education.
Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status or veterans’ status, because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status or veterans’ status of any other persons with whom the individual associates.
Substitutes
Application Deadline: On-going
We are looking to grow our substitute pool. With two adults in the Montessori classroom, substitutes are brought into the classroom in the role of the classroom assistant. In this role, they help to support the classroom as directed by the staff member leading the class. Substitutes may be booked for pre-planned staff absences or for same-day assignments.
Duties may include: assist with classroom management, guiding students during the work period to make successful choices and stay engaged, recess supervision, arrival, and dismissal, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in an educational setting
Strong communication skills
Required
Fingerprint and background check required
Willingness to complete the required training
Pay: $15.55/per hour
Ridgeline strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed.
To apply:
Email the following to careers@ridgeline. org
Resume
Letter of interest
Contact information from one professional reference. If you do not have a recent professional reference you may list a personal reference that is not in your household or a relative that can speak to your skills.
Our Vision: Empowering creative learners to build community and thoughtfully shape the world through public Montessori education.
Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status or veterans’ status, because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status or veterans’ status of any other persons with whom the individual associates.