This full-time, All-School Float role critical to the smooth daily operations of our school day. This person serves as our one-site substitute for all levels of the school, Toddler through Elementary. While this is not a teaching role, the ideal candidate needs to be Lead Teacher Qualified for Early Childhood (not school-aged). *See MN DCYF lead teacher qualifications listed at the bottom of this post. Please do not apply if you do not meet the Lead Teacher qualifications.

This position is full-time, 8am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday, no exceptions.

Qualifications for these positions include:

• Must pass a background study, and provide legal documentation for employment
• Candidates must meet the MN Rule 3 education & experience requirements for a Lead Teacher
• Must be able to move freely and safely throughout the day, including bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor, standing, walking, and running as needed. The role also requires using stairs, twisting, lifting at least 35 pounds, and performing routine tasks such as cleaning and organizing, all while actively supervising young children and maintaining a safe, positive environment
• Ability to change tasks quickly, follow directions as well as take initiative
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed
• Previous experience working in Montessori classrooms preferred but not required

Basic Duties include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

• Act as first on-site substitute for any classroom in need of a 3rd adult. This spans children ages 16months through age 12.
• Supervision of preschool/elementary beforecare and elementary aftercare
• Participates in the supervision of lunch, recess for elementary and the preschool-aged nap room
• Management of a large material-making space. Responsibilities include ensuring the room is clean and orderly, that paper and materials are well stocked, and that material-making projects are completed in a timely manner.

About White Bear Montessori

White Bear Montessori is an independent school located in the northeast metro of the Twin Cities. Since 1969, we have been dedicated to providing authentic Montessori education to children from 16 months through 6th grade. We are proud to be an AMI-recognized school, deeply committed to supporting each child’s natural love of learning.

What We Offer

·       Competitive hourly pay rates based on experience

·       Comprehensive benefits package including PTO, paid Dental, Vision & Long Term Disability

·       All annual required training provided and scheduled within the workday

9503.0032 TEACHERS. Subpart 1. A lead teacher must be at least 18 years old and hold one of the following teacher credentials with the education and experience to support it.

(1) A high school or General Education Development (GED) diploma

Experience: 4,160 hours as assistant teacher

Education: 24 quarter credits (16 semester credits)

(2) Diploma from Association Montessori Internationale; preprimary credential,

primary diploma, or provisional certifcate from the American Montessori Society, without a baccalaureate degree

Experience: 2,080 hours as assistant teacher, aide, or student intern

Education: 12 quarter credits (8 semester credits)

(3) Preprimary credential, primary diploma, or provisional certifcate from the American Montessori Society; or diploma from the Association Montessori Internationale with a baccalaureate degree

Experience: 1,040 hours as assistant teacher, aide, or

student intern

Education: no additional required

(4) Minnesota Technical Institute certificate as a Child Development Assistant Experience: 2,080 hours as an assistant teacher

Education: six quarter credits

(5) Child Development Associate credential (center-based or family day care) for preschool or for infants and toddlers from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition

Experience: 1,560 hours as assistant teacher, aide, or student intern

Education: no additional required

(6) License from the Minnesota Department of Education for Prekindergarten Associate; or a certificate or credential for a two-year program from an accredited community college or technical college in child development or early childhood education

Experience: 1,040 hours as assistant teacher, aide, or

student intern

Education: six quarter credits (4 semester credits)

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