Montessori Children's House (MCH) is an AMS accredited Montessori school for children six weeks through eighth grade. Committed to an excellent holistic Montessori education that includes the partnership and involvement of families within our community, MCH is inspired by a growth mindset and is dedicated to serving the individual educational needs for children of all backgrounds.

Montessori Children's House supports our faculty with a competitive salary structure and benefits, a program rooted in AMS standards, a commitment to professional development, beautiful and well-equipped classroom environments, strong administrative support, and a rich, working community of Montessori professionals. We are a diverse community looking for individuals to put down roots and become a part of our MCH family.

Current Positions

Lead Teacher - Infant/Toddler
DESCRIPTION
MCH is seeking a qualified Lead Teacher in our Infant/Toddler program. The Lead Teacher acts as a guide who helps direct his/her students’ activities academically, emotionally, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment that challenges each child to reach his/her full potential in these developmental areas, in accordance with Montessori philosophy and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Respectfully sets and enforces ground rules and classroom behavior guidelines.
  • Develops lesson plans and manages the learning experiences for students.
  • Maintains a neat, well organized, and prepared environment.
  • Attends all pre-announced staff meetings and professional sessions.
  • Works to develop close and effective relationships with parents.
  • Supervisors and mentors assistant teacher(s) and teaching interns, as needed.
  • Participates in occasional community events outside of school hours.
  • Follows the school’s policies and procedures for student evaluation and record keeping, meeting all due dates as required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • MACTE Montessori Credential
  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
  • 2+ years relevant teaching experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • A compassionate, nurturing attitude
  • Must pass background check and TB test

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be able to keep children in visual and auditory range at all times.
  • Must be able to move from child to child around the classroom and on the playground, including squatting, bending to be on the child’s eye level, and sitting on the floor.
  • Must be able to lift to 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently and use a three-finger grasp.

Interested applicants are invited to send a cover letter, resume, and completed application (see below) to careers@mchkids.com.
No phone calls, please.
Assistant Teacher - Infant/Toddler
DESCRIPTION
The Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher works with the Lead Teacher in providing a warm, nurturing prepared Montessori environment in which each child can grow physically, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and cognitively. This individual is creative thinker and “out of the box” solution seeker with a strong interest in today’s changing educational environment and has a love for nature and animals.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Supports daily student activities inside and outside of the classroom.
  • Maintains a calm, caring attitude and constant observation of the children to respectfully enforce ground rules and classroom behavior guidelines.
  • Uses Positive Discipline techniques to aid in the social and emotional development of each child.
  • Assists in maintaining a neat, well organized, and prepared environment.
  • Communicates openly and effectively with, co-workers and administration.
  • Provide care during non-school days including MCH’s Summer Program (July-August).
  • Maintains a consistent Montessori environment during before and after-school care hours.
  • Attends all staff meetings, professional sessions and school events as assigned.
  • Follows the school’s policies and procedures for student record keeping.
  • Other job duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher and/or administration.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • First Aid/CPR certification (within 30 days of hire)
  • Completed WA DCYF Approved Childcare Basics Course (within 90 days of hire)
  • Maintains WA DCYF Continuing Educations Requirements (10 “STARS” hours per year)
  • Positive Discipline Certified (within 12 months of hire)
  • Complete Early Child Education Initial Certificate or Equivalent college hours or Montessori Certification (within 5 years of hire)
  • Employment or volunteer experience indicating an ability to effectively follow, and give, directions
  • A compassionate, nurturing attitude
  • Effective written & verbal communication skills
  • Desire to work in a constantly changing environment
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Able to pass background check and TB Test

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • ​Must be able to keep children in visual and auditory range at all times.
  • Must be able to move from child to child around the classroom and on the playground, Including, squatting, bending to be on the child’s eye level, and sitting on the floor.
  • Must be able to lift to 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds of frequently and use a three-finger grasp.

Lead Teacher - Early Childhood
DESCRIPTION
MCH is currently seeking a qualified Lead Teacher in our Early Childhood program to begin in the 2019-2020 school year. The Lead Teacher acts as a guide who helps direct his/her students’ activities academically, emotionally, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment that challenges each child to reach his/her full potential in these developmental areas, in accordance with Montessori philosophy and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Respectfully sets and enforces ground rules and classroom behavior guidelines.
  • Develops lesson plans and manages the learning experiences for students.
  • Maintains a neat, well organized, and prepared environment.
  • Attends all pre-announced staff meetings and professional sessions.
  • Works to develop close and effective relationships with parents.
  • Supervisors and mentors assistant teacher(s) and teaching interns, as needed.
  • Participates in occasional community events outside of school hours.
  • Follows the school’s policies and procedures for student evaluation and record keeping, meeting all due dates as required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • MACTE Montessori Credential
  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
  • 2+ years relevant teaching experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • A compassionate, nurturing attitude
  • Must pass background check and TB test

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be able to keep children in visual and auditory range at all times.
  • Must be able to move from child to child around the classroom and on the playground, including squatting, bending to be on the child’s eye level, and sitting on the floor.
  • Must be able to lift to 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently and use a three-finger grasp.

Interested applicants are invited to send a cover letter, resume, and completed application (see below) to careers@mchkids.com.
​No phone calls, please.
Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood
DESCRIPTION
The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher works with the Lead Teacher in providing a warm, nurturing prepared Montessori environment in which each child can grow physically, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and cognitively. This individual is creative thinker and “out of the box” solution seeker with a strong interest in today’s changing educational environment and has a love for nature and animals.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Supports daily student activities inside and outside of the classroom.
  • Maintains a calm, caring attitude and constant observation of the children to respectfully enforce ground rules and classroom behavior guidelines.
  • Uses Positive Discipline techniques to aid in the social and emotional development of each child.
  • Assists in maintaining a neat, well organized, and prepared environment.
  • Communicates openly and effectively with, co-workers and administration.
  • Provide care during non-school days including MCH’s Summer Program (July-August).
  • Maintains a consistent Montessori environment during before and after-school care hours.
  • Attends all staff meetings, professional sessions and school events as assigned.
  • Follows the school’s policies and procedures for student record keeping.
  • Other job duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher and/or administration.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • First Aid/CPR certification (within 30 days of hire)
  • Completed WA DCYF Approved Childcare Basics Course (within 90 days of hire)
  • Maintains WA DCYF Continuing Educations Requirements (10 “STARS” hours per year)
  • Positive Discipline Certified (within 12 months of hire)
  • Complete Early Child Education Initial Certificate or Equivalent college hours or Montessori Certification (within 5 years of hire)
  • Employment or volunteer experience indicating an ability to effectively follow, and give, directions
  • A compassionate, nurturing attitude
  • Effective written & verbal communication skills
  • Desire to work in a constantly changing environment
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Able to pass background check and TB Test
  • Able to provide evidence of MMR vaccine, immunity, or exemption

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be able to keep children in visual and auditory range at all times.
  • Must be able to move from child to child around the classroom and on the playground, Including, squatting, bending to be on the child’s eye level, and sitting on the floor.
  • Must be able to lift to 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds of frequently and use a three-finger grasp.​​

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