Employment Opportunities

Posted August 18, 2023

Escuela del Sol Montessori Seeks Classroom / Educational Assistant for Early Childhood Classroom (ages 18 months – 3 years).

We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced team players to promote a high-fidelity Montessori learning environment at Escuela del Sol, New Mexico’s oldest independent not-for-profit Montessori school. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience working with children. Knowledge of Montessori and/or childhood development is a bonus. For all classroom adults, first and foremost, we are looking for someone with a centered, healthy, and focused attitude who understands that they work in concert with families and colleagues as well as students. The applicant welcomes diversity, values inclusion, has a deep warmth of character, and strong communication skills.

If you have the ability to combine intuition, creativity, best practices, inspiration, humor, grace, and empathy in your teaching practice, please send a letter of interest and CV via this link. The position can take several forms depending on the strengths, experience, and desired professional trajectory of the individual. Detailed job description available upon request; strong benefits package available; pay depends on experience – a general range for this position is $15-$20 an hour.

Escuela del Sol has about 160 students, toddler through 8th grade. We are located in the heart of Albuquerque between Old Town and Downtown. Our campus is a lively urban oasis that houses a variety of garden spaces, Montessori classrooms, and the Harwood Art Center, the school’s community outreach program. We value the arts, outdoor education, social responsibility, and classroom cultures rich in grace and courtesy. Our faculty consists of highly qualified, experienced, and engaged professionals who model the mission: To Inspire a Passion for Lifelong Learning.

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Posted June 6, 2023

Escuela del Sol Montessori Seeks Elementary After School Teacher

We are looking for an energetic team player to promote a high-fidelity Montessori learning environment at Escuela del Sol, New Mexico’s oldest independent not-for-profit Montessori school. 

The ideal candidate for this position will have experience working with Elementary-aged children. They will also be drawn to leading games, creating and facilitating art projects, and other enjoyable after-school activities. For all teachers, first and foremost, we are looking for someone with a centered, healthy, and focused attitude who understands that they work in concert with families and colleagues as well as students. The applicant welcomes diversity, values inclusion, has a deep warmth of character, and strong communication skills.

If you have the ability to combine intuition, creativity, best practices, inspiration, humor, grace, and empathy in your work with children and adults, please send a letter of interest and CV via this link. The position can take several forms depending on the strengths, experience, and desired professional trajectory of the individual. The minimum work hours are 3:00-5:00 p.m. plus prep time, but more hours are possible. Detailed job description available upon request; pay depends on experience – a general range is $14-$19 per hour.

Escuela del Sol has about 160 students, toddler through 8th grade. We are located in the heart of Albuquerque between Old Town and Downtown. Our campus is a lively urban oasis that houses a variety of garden spaces, Montessori classrooms, and the Harwood Art Center, the school’s community outreach program. We value the arts, outdoor education, social responsibility, and classroom cultures rich in grace and courtesy. Our faculty consists of highly qualified, experienced, and engaged professionals who model the mission: To Inspire a Passion for Lifelong Learning.

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*ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS ON A ROLLING BASIS*

Updated: August 2022

POSITION SUMMARY: Knowledge, skills and abilities required and desired:
– Willingness to learn about Escuela del Sol Montessori, Harwood Art Center, the educational philosophy and mission.
– Ability to observe children to understand their needs.
– Capacity to follow instructions carefully, carry out projects independently and manage time efficiently.
– Ability to interact and communicate with the public, colleagues and children in a respectful, friendly, courteous and articulate manner.
– Experience with children is a plus.
– Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION:
Schedule: Full- or Part-time, depending on best candidate’s availability / Monday – Friday normal business hours.
Compensation: Pay commensurate with experience and education.

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