Children's House Teacher (PK-K) - Vacancy ID: 254781

River Falls Public Montessori Elementary (RFPME) is looking for a full-time Children’s House teacher to guide 4K-Kindergarten students. An individual that is interested in working in a collaborative environment, with a fun loving, and welcoming staff, committed to the Montessori method would be a wonderful fit. 

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. 

River Falls is a community with strong Montessori roots, with both public and private options for Montessori education. It is also home to one of the only Montessori doctoral programs in the world at UW River Falls. RFPME is the lab school for UWRF and our faculty collaborates with all Montessorians in the area.

Applicants must have or be eligible to receive Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction early childhood/regular education teacher licensure. Montessori certification and/or training preferred.

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 on August 17, 2026.

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

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 (including gender identity, gender expression, and nonconformity to gender role stereotypes), race, religion, national origin, color, 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, nate.schurman@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. 

 

APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Applications will only be accepted online through the Wisconsin Education Career Access Network (WECAN)
2. A complete application will include:
a. WECAN application
b. District teacher Question Set
c. Cover letter addressed to Kai Rodgers, Principal
d. Resume
e. Two or more letters of reference preferably dated within the last two years
f. Transcripts