Back To Job OpeningsHill View Montessori (HVM) is a Charter Public School serving 306 students in grades K-8. We are located in Haverhill, MA (35 miles north of Boston; 15 miles from the Atlantic Ocean). We are seeking an Assistant Teacher dedicated to delivering excellent Montessori education for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a full-time position.
Well-qualified candidates will have teaching experience and a commitment to learning and applying the Montessori approach to educating children. Candidates should have a strong commitment to child-based, student-centered, developmentally-appropriate, holistic education. Strengths should include an ability to work collaboratively, a passion for hands-on, experiential, independent learning, and a creative approach to teaching.
Applicants should bring positive energy and enthusiasm to their students each day, along with strong classroom management skills, emotional maturity, excellent organizational and communication skills, a love of learning, and a drive for excellence in reaching and teaching each child.
Applicants should be friendly, kind and collaborative. We are seeking a team member committed to building strong collegial and parent relationships. Appreciation for student diversity is important.
Major responsibilities include:
* Assisting the Lead teacher in implementing a Montessori curriculum aligned with Massachusetts state standards;
* Helping to implement a student-centered education in a prepared Montessori environment;
* Supporting a structured learning environment with high expectations for all students;
* Serving collaboratively on grade-level and diverse teacher teams to improve the professional practices of the school
A successful candidate must possess:
* An associates or bachelor’s degree in education or a related field is required
* Experience working with children in a school setting
* Effective communication skills, both written and spoken;
* Willingness to engage in frequent dialogue and to be self-reflective with regard to teaching practices;
* Ability to work with a variety of learning abilities and differentiate instruction as needed
* Strong classroom management skills
* Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills;
* Commitment to Hill View Montessori’s mission;
* Critical thinker and problem-solver;
* Collaborative team player;
* Strong work ethic, reliable transportation, and excellent attendance
* Flexibility, warmth, and a sense of humor!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year, based on experience and qualifications
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- Professional development
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday (additional duties as assigned)
Work Location: In person
Candidates – please email your resume to Ginger Whitson, Interim Executive Director or [email protected] or Hannah Herklotz, Montessori Pedagogical Director, at [email protected].
