Employment

At MSH, we are commited to realizing Dr. Maria Montessori’s vision for world peace through human development. Our community of Montessori professionals is dedicated to lifelong learning and personal growth. If you are passionate about working with young children to prepare them for a life of purpose, integrity, and academic accomplishment, we’d love to have you join our team!

Ideal candidates will be aligned to our core values, especially with regard to deeply respectful frameworks for working with children, lifelong learning, and desire to contribute to a diverse and inclusive community. A passion for year round outdoor learning is required. Strong science or arts background and/or Spanish language skills are a plus!

Current Opportunities

Primary Lead Guide

Qualifications

1. Holds a Montessori teaching credential from an AMS/MACTE accredited teacher education program and which corresponds to the age levels taught, or is in the process of earning one.

• Demonstrates an ability to relate sensitively to people of all ages and varied backgrounds.
• Possesses a professional manner, personal characteristics and mental abilities necessary to work with children, including:
  • respect for and faith in each child,
  • sensitivity to individual needs and learning styles,
  • ability to provide appropriate challenges to each child’s learning development,
  • exceptional amount of patience and flexibility
• Demonstrates an interest in upgrading professional qualifications through participation in a staff development program, especially related to the Montessori approach to education.
• Meets all staff requirements of local and state regulatory agencies.

For a full job description, click here. To apply for the position, send your resume to head@montessorihuntsville.org with the subject line “primary lead position”. 

Primary Assistant Guide

Qualifications

1. Has earned a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or is the process of earning one.
2. Has an understanding of the Montessori philosophy in accordance with MSH’s mission and core values.
3. Demonstrates an ability to relate sensitively to people of all ages and varied backgrounds.
4. Possesses a professional manner, personal characteristics and mental abilities necessary to work with young children, including: 
5. Demonstrates an interest in upgrading professional qualifications by participating in a  staff development program, especially related to the Montessori approach to education.
   1. respect for and faith in each child, 
   2. sensitivity to individual’s needs and learning styles, 
   3. ability to provide appropriate challenges to each child’s learning development, 
   4. exceptional amount of patience and flexibility 
6. Meets all staff requirements of local and state regulatory agencies.
7. Maintains current First Aid and Pediatric CPR certification.
8. Maintains annual training per DHR

For a full job description, click here. To apply for the position, send your resume to head@montessorihuntsville.org with the subject line “primary assistant position”. 

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