Current employment opportunities at Ross
3 days ago
Updated 01/14/19
Employment opportunities for the upcoming 2019/20 school year
Ross Montessori School is currently recruiting for:
-Experienced, credentialed educators for all levels who share our Montessori values and who want to be part of the exciting work that we do at RMS
-Teachers who are interested in becoming Montessori trained
-Part-time Spanish teacher who will enrich the curriculum for students in kindergarten through grade 8 (can also be made full-time if an ideal candidate wishes to be in a Montessori classroom part-time in the mornings)
-Part-time classroom assistants for all grade levels
-Experienced full-time Director of Business
-Bus drivers
-Substitute teachers
Join Our Team: Staff housing available on-site for new, full-time teachers!
The staff at RMS enjoys many benefits:
• A collegial, collaborative environment
• Competitive compensation based on credential and years of experience
• PERA retirement benefits
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Excellent employment and health benefits for full-time staff
Our Facility and Campus in Carbondale, Colorado
• A western slope community located in the Roaring Fork Valley
• A diverse, highly educated populace
• More than 300 days of sunshine a year, with spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains
• More than 1500 acres of parks and open space, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts
• Proximity to a wide range of cultural and outdoor activities, forty minutes to Aspen and three hours to Denver
Before You Apply
If you are interested in applying for a faculty position, please note the following requirements:
• Minimum of Bachelor of Arts degree
• Possess a true love of following the child and nurturing life-long learners
• AMS or AMI Montessori credential, as well as “Highly Qualified” status as per Colorado Department of Education (or) enrolled in a Montessori program, currently (or willingness to be trained on site)
• Significant lead teaching experience in an Authentic Montessori environment preferred
• Willingness to balance the demands of providing high-quality Montessori experience in a charter school environment; we are authorized through the Charter School Institute (Denver, Colorado)
• Familiarity with charter school accountability requirements
• Understanding of standards-based curriculum alignment and progress monitoring systems that ensure fidelity of program implementation
• A true desire for collaboration
• A commitment to open, honest communication in the spirit of continuous improvement
Interested?
Before calling, please provide a completed application found at www.rossmontessori.org/careers-at-ross
Email:
Sonya Hemmen, Head of School
Ross Montessori School
sonya.hemmen@rossmontessori.org
P: 970-963-7199
F: 970-963-7342
Ross Montessori School Mission 2045
The mission of Ross Montessori School is to prepare compassionate life-long learners to have a positive impact on the world.
Our Vision
We envision a time when Ross Montessori School will be an exemplary educational institution and recognized as such all over the world. Educators from all backgrounds will observe and learn from our model, grounded in the Montessori Method. Parents will choose our school over any other with a steadfast belief in the value we create for the children, families, and communities we serve.
Our children will be immersed in the joy of discovery. Programming will be enriched with art, music, and drama through all the seasons. Students will actively participate in community service projects and conservation programs, and every child will emerge a creative and competent problem solver.
We will send citizens into the world who have a profound impact on their communities. They will face adversity and challenge with humility, grace, and compassion. They will inspire others to better the Earth and its inhabitants. All who know them will be the better for it for generations into the future.
Our Core Values
Children, Joy of Discovery, Dedication to Mastery, Compassionate Love, Community
Interested?
Before calling, please provide a completed application
E-mail to:
Sonya Hemmen, Head of School
sonya.hemmen@rossmontessori.org
P: 970-963-7199
F: 970-963-7342