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
Kindergarten Classroom Assistant-Temporary
Application Deadline: March 9, 2023
Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School seeks a temporary kindergarten 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 our established kindergarten classroom. The position begins as early as March 20 and no later than April 3, through the end of the school year.
The classroom assistant works under the direct supervision of the assigned classroom teacher and the general supervision of school administrators. The primary role of the assistant is to collaboratively supervise and support students and help maintain a positive climate.
Minimum Qualifications
Associates degree or equivalent
Experience working in an educational setting
Experience working with children in grades PK-1
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
Starting Salary: $17.00 plus benefits (including medical and dental coverage, along with paid sick leave)
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
Assistant 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 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.
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: $15.00/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.