Montessori Teacher, E1-Lower Elementary (grades 1, 2, and 3) Long Term Sub - Vacancy ID: 196461

Duties of the Position: Develop and implement lessons that reflect the district Essential Learning Standards while integrating age and developmentally appropriate practices for elementary students through the Montessori approach to education.  This position is a long term substitute position which runs approximately February 20-May 31, 2024. 

Special Skills/Education Required: Must be certified or eligible to be certified by the Wisconsin DPI to teach children in grades 1, 2, and 3.  Must be willing to teach in a multi-age environment using the Montessori principles of education with fidelity.  Must be trained or willing to be trained at the Lower Elementary level in Montessori.  Must be child-centered and able to work cooperatively with staff.

Additional Comments:  Special consideration given to persons trained through an American Montessori Society approved training site. Prefer knowledge of/experience with Responsive Classroom, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), Response to Intervention (RtI), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)and/or Restorative Practices. This person will also play an essential role in the promotion and continued development of Sparta Montessori School, which is a public charter school within the Sparta Area School District.

Eligible License Types: Must be certified or eligible to be certified by the Wisconsin DPI to teach pre-kindergarten and kindergarten aged children through one or more of the following pathways: 

70 Early Childhood (EC) PK-3,

71 Early Childhood-Middle Childhood (EC-MC) PK-6

74 Early Childhood-Adolescence (EC-A) PK-12

19 Charter School Instructional Staff Permit

WI Montessori License

Work Schedule of the Position: 7:30-3:30, School year calendar

Anticipated Start Date: February 20, 2024

Application Deadline: January 15, 2024

Contact Person/Supervisor: Dr. Wendy Bernett (608)366-3468

To Apply: Please submit standard application form, online cover letter, resume’, all transcripts, and three letters (only three) of recommendation via WECAN.