Montessori Teacher, Upper Elementary (Grades 4-6) - Vacancy ID: 197114

River Falls Public Montessori Elementary (RFPME) is hiring for a full-time Upper Elementary teacher to work in a multi-aged classroom (grades 4-6) beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. RFPME is looking for an individual that is interested in working in a collaborative environment, with a fun loving, energetic, and welcoming staff. Our school’s mission is to be a collaborative community that supports the development of intrinsically motivated, inquisitive, critical thinking citizens who realize their full potential to serve and positively impact the world. By following the Montessori Method, we promote individualized learning through exploration and inquiry in multi-aged communities to develop the whole child.

The top candidate will be offered a competitive salary and a strong benefits package which includes medical and dental insurance co-paid by the school district and employee, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance. The position begins August 20, 2024. Applicants must have or be eligible to receive Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction elementary/regular education teacher licensure. Montessori certification and/or training preferred; individuals who do not possess Montessori certification will be expected to enroll in a MACTE-accredited program to obtain their certification at their expense.

Applications will be screened as they are submitted, and candidates may be contacted for interviews prior to the close date of the job posting.

RIVER FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT PROFILE
The School District of River Falls serves 3500 students in grades PK-12. The greater community of 15,000 residents is also home to a UW system college, technical college, and serves as a suburb to the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. To learn more about our school and community visit: http://www.rfsd.k12.wi.us/district/employment-opportunities.cfm.

The School District of River Falls embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices that support our goal of a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Specifically, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, color, gender identity, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability or handicap.

In alignment to our values and Title IX legislation, we do not discriminate on the basis of sex. Any inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to either or both the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education or the Director of Human Resources, 852 E. Division Street, River Falls, WI 54022, (715) 425-1800, david.bell@rfsd.k12.wi.us.

If, because of a disability, you require the assistance of auxiliary aides or services in conjunction with the application process, or to request employment-related accommodations, please contact: jennifer.karras@rfsd.k12.wi.us or 715-425-1800 ext. 1101.