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We are seeking an experienced Upper Elementary School Teacher for a year-round Montessori program.

The ideal candidate is a skilled, thoughtful educator with strong classroom presence and a deep understanding of child development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Teaching experience required
• Montessori certification preferred
• Strength in mathematics and language instruction required
• Must reside within commuting distance of Palo Alto
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Position:

Full-time, year-round role. 8-hour professional day. Up to five weeks of paid time off (accrued). Competitive compensation and full benefits.

Program:

A prepared Montessori environment focused on individualized learning, academic rigor, and the development of independence and critical thinking.

Apply:

Please send résumé via email:

Boi Hazarika

Early Learning Institute

bhazarika@headsup.org

The compensation for this position is $60,000 to $80,000 per year, depending on skills and experience. The position is full time, days only, and located at 2800 West Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303. An application may be submitted to C. Bernstein at cbernstein@headsup.org or via the front desk at the above address.

Job Description:

The Montessori teacher will instruct kindergarten students on language, science and mathematics using Montessori teaching methods, including lecture and demonstration; supervise activities, such as field visits, group discussions, and dramatic play acting; foster cooperative social behavior through games and group projects to assist children in forming social relationships with other children; direct students in simple spelling, mathematics, singing, dancing, and drawing to promote self-expression and rudimentary knowledge of language, art and science.

Job Requirements:

To qualify for the position, a candidate must have:

• a bachelor’s degree, preferably in education or humanities, including English and the arts;
• an early childhood (2.5-6.0 years old) Montessori teacher certification or diploma from a recognzed AMI or AMS training institute; and
• a minimum of two years of teaching experience at the preschool level.

Apply:

Please send résumé via email:

Charles Bernstein

Early Learning Institute

cbernstein@headsup.org

Or deliver in person to front desk at 2800 West Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303

The compensation for this position is $55,000 to $70,000 per year, depending on skills and experience. The position is full time, days only, and located at 2800 West Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303. An application may be submitted to C. Bernstein at cbernstein@headsup.org or via the front desk at the above address.

Job Description

The music teacher will teach group and private music classes that provide a music foundation for kindergarten and elementary school students; develop curriculum for group lessons, including piano and vocal; demonstrate musical scales, tones, and rhythm; instruct students in music theory, harmony, score, and sight reading; assign practice lessons; and evaluate students’ progress.

Job Requirements   

To qualify for the position, a candidate must have at a minimum

• a bachelor’s degree in music or musicology;
• coursework in teaching and playing piano as well as other instruments, teaching vocal singing;
• and the pedagogy of music.  
• In addition, a minimum of two years of full-time experience teaching music to children is required.  

Apply:

Please send résumé via email:

Charles Bernstein

Early Learning Institute

cbernstein@headsup.org

Or deliver in person to front desk at 2800 West Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303