Ross Montessori School Employment Opportunities for 2025-26 School Year

For the 2025-26 school year, we seek the following:

  • Receptionist & Registrar
  • Bus driver (must have CDL) 
  • Substitute teacher

We are always interested in speaking with Montessori-credentialed teachers and those interested in learning about Montessori.

Ross Montessori School is in Carbondale, Colorado. Carbondale is continually rated as a top place to live and work for outdoor enthusiasts. Carbondale is 40 minutes from Aspen and boasts a diverse populace, more than 300 days of sunshine a year, spectacular views of Mt. Sopris, acres of parks and open space, and a wide range of cultural activities. Ross has a collegial and collaborative charter school environment with competitive compensation based on credentials and years of experience, Colorado PERA retirement benefits, personal and professional development opportunities, and excellent medical and mental health benefits. 

The mission of Ross Montessori School is to prepare compassionate lifelong learners to have a positive impact on the world.

Our core values are Children, Joy of Discovery, Dedication to Mastery, Compassionate Love, and Community.

Please see details below before applying.

Receptionist & Registrar 

Qualifications of Applicants

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Technical computing skills required include Excel, MS Word, Google Drive, and Google Suite proficiency, as well as an exceptional understanding of database programs, including data extraction and reporting
  • Ablity to switch focus between immediate tasks and, with interruptions, maintain focus in a busy environment. 
  • Fully bilingual Spanish/English individual is preferred.
  • A Bachelor’s Degree, experience in a related field and six years of equivalent professional experience are preferred. 

Pay based on experience. 

Please complete an application and email it to Mandi Franz, Associate Head of School: mandi.franz@rossmontessori.org.

Other Teaching Positions
  • Part-time enrichment teacher such as naturalist studies, gardening, Spanish, or world languages (pay based on experience and licensure)
  • Part-time classroom assistant for kindergarten, lower elementary, and upper elementary ($22/hour for 25 hours per week) 
  • Substitute teacher ($150 per day) 

Candidate Educational Background

- High school diploma (or equivalent) required 

- Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required 

Candidate Skills and Experience

- teaching experience with children preK-8th grade (preferred)

- a genuine desire for collaboration with peer

- a commitment to professionalism, as well as open, honest communication in the spirit of continuous improvement 

- willingness to join a Montessori community and learn about Montessori education  

Please complete an application and email it to Mandi Franz, Associate Head of School: mandi.franz@rossmontessori.org.

Bus Driver

We seek a part-time school bus driver for our students for the 2025/26 school year. 

Starting pay is $42/hour. 

Approximately 4 hours per school day. 

Must have CDL and P/S endorsements.

For more information, contact josh.neuman@rossmontessori.org.

Full-Time Montessori Teacher

Candidate Educational Requirements\ - Bachelors degree

- Montessori credential from MACTE-accredited organization, or willingness to complete a credential 

Candidate Skills and Experience

- classroom experience in a Montessori environment for appropriate ages (preferred)

- a genuine desire for collaboration with peers

- a commitment to professionalism, as well as open, honest communication in the spirit of continuous improvement 

- willingness to balance the demands of providing high-quality Montessori experience within a charter school environment

Competitive salary based on experience, credentials, and licensure. 

Please complete an application and email it to Mandi Franz, Associate Head of School: mandi.franz@rossmontessori.org.