Contact Name::Wren Cook
Contact Position in Company::Mountain City Public Montessori
Contact Phone::(828) 333-1451
Contact Email::wren@mountaincitypublic.org
Position Available::Lower Elementary Lead Guide/Teacher
School Name::Mountain City Public Montessori
This is a::Current Opening
Job Description::Mountain City Public Montessori is a tuition-free public Montessori Charter school for children in grades kindergarten through 6th grade in Asheville, North Carolina. We will grow in years two and three to add an Adolescent program. Our mission is to provide equitable access to a high-quality, relevant Montessori education to meet the needs of all students and to strengthen our community. An integral part of our mission as an organization is to operate with a lens of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Our organizational structure is one of shared leadership that gives our staff the support they need to provide the best learning environment and experience for the students, and allows each individual to focus their attention, energy, and skills on what they do best. Shared leadership enables the school to draw on a larger pool of talent, wisdom, expertise, and experience beyond a single administrator, and nurtures the development of leadership experience and skills within the school, thereby cultivating the next generation of leaders.
We are seeking dedicated and innovative Lead Guides to join the founding team at Mountain City Public Montessori. Guides’ responsibilities include delivering high-quality lessons, assessing and supporting children’s individual needs and growth potential, record keeping, and communicating with families regularly. Guides inspire a love for learning in children and create nurturing, engaging classrooms where every child feels included. Candidates must be interested in continually improving their teaching craft, and welcome coaching and support.
Minimum Requirements
-Bachelor’s degree
-AMI/AMS diploma in related age group or willingness to complete Montessori training
- Classroom teaching and management experience in a public school and/or Montessori environment
-North Carolina teaching license or willingness to complete North Carolina Residency License
Qualifications
-Ability to generate weekly lesson plans that align with MCPM Curriculum Map
-Maintain record keeping to track student progress
-Willingness to follow Child Study Protocol (a Montessori-based Response to Intervention tool) and partner with Exceptional Children’s Educator to implement classroom-based IEP requirements
-Values service to all children, regardless of background or needs, in an inclusive and supportive setting
-Ability to build meaningful relationships with students, parents, and staff
Compensation & Benefits
Mountain City Public Montessori’s compensation philosophy is to pay competitively as compared to the surrounding LEAs to ensure the ability of our staff to live and thrive in our community. The hiring salary range for this role is determined by years of experience and qualifications. Mountain City Public Montessori is committed to internal pay equity throughout our organization. We offer a competitive benefits package with comprehensive health benefits utilizing the state health plan. All staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including relevant and quality professional development, laptop computer, email, and all necessary supplies.
-Salary offer is commensurate with professional experience
-Priority enrollment for staff children
-Participate in the North Carolina State Teacher Health Insurance Plan
-Retirement planning with School Match Program
-Paid time off
-Paid professional development opportunities
Additional Information
Equal Employment Opportunity: Mountain City Public Montessori provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. We are welcoming applicants with diverse lived experiences to join our team!
To apply, please visit https://mountaincitypublic.org/job-openings/.
