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Kingsley Montessori School is a toddler through sixth grade independent school of 300 students in Boston’s historic Back Bay. Our mission is to engage the mind, hands, and heart of each child to nurture resilient explorers, confident learners, and empathetic citizens. A diverse, equitable, and inclusive community is integral to fulfilling our mission. Kingsley Montessori School strives to be a place where each person feels a sense of belonging and respect, recognizes and appreciates the richness that is added to our community through diversity, and is empowered to take action against injustices. We actively create such a community through our programming, our professional development, and our hiring, admissions, and governance practices. Kingsley’s high standards of professionalism are maintained through supportive and ongoing supervision and evaluation, development, and growth.

DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS:

We seek a dynamic, experienced, culturally-aware teacher for a progressive Montessori program that honors educational best practices. As a Lead Teacher for ages 3-6, the successful candidate will share responsibility for leading all aspects of students’ classroom experience, including developing strong partnerships with colleagues and families. All lead teachers attend regular meetings and observe, advise, and serve as a mentor and role model in the areas of student needs, preparing the classroom environment, curriculum development and delivery, classroom routines, family communication, and record keeping. Elementary Lead Teachers report to the Director of Early Childhood Education. We actively seek candidates who will reflect and enhance the racial, cultural, and gender diversity of our school community.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Prioritize the safety and well-being of all students
• Lead academic and behavioral routines
• Maintain communication with peers and families and exhibit a receptive and collegial demeanor
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty to enhance curriculum and community
• Perform arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, monitoring, and other support duties as needed
• Participate in and support special events/activities
• Participate in professional development initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS; 2-6 American Montessori Society (AMS) or Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) credentials
• Minimum of three years teaching experience
• Experience with a variety of instructional methods and multi-age learning environments

TO APPLY, CANDIDATES SHOULD SEND THE FOLLOWING VIA EMAIL TO working@kingsley.org:

• Cover letter describing your interest in the position including your background and experience
• Current resume
• List of three current/past supervisors with email addresses and phone numbers

Kingsley Montessori School values and celebrates diversity because it makes us a better employer, builds a stronger school community, develops a sense of collaboration, and encourages mutual respect and broader thinking. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Kingsley Montessori School is a toddler through sixth grade independent school of 300 students in Boston’s historic Back Bay. Our mission is to engage the mind, hands, and heart of each child to nurture resilient explorers, confident learners, and empathetic citizens. A diverse, equitable, and inclusive community is integral to fulfilling our mission. Kingsley Montessori School strives to be a place where each person feels a sense of belonging and respect, recognizes and appreciates the richness that is added to our community through diversity, and is empowered to take action against injustices. We actively create such a community through our programming, our professional development, and our hiring, admissions, and governance practices. Kingsley’s high standards of professionalism are maintained through supportive and ongoing supervision and evaluation, development, and growth.

DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS:

We seek a dynamic, experienced, culturally-aware teacher for a progressive Montessori program that honors educational best practices. Assistant Teachers have completed an undergraduate degree and are working toward professional training in education, which may include Montessori certification and/or a graduate degree in education. The Assistant Teacher attends regular meetings and observes, advises, and serves as a mentor and role model in the areas of student needs, preparing the classroom environment, curriculum development and delivery, classroom routines, family communication, and record keeping as directed by the Lead Teacher. Assistant Teachers report to the Director of Early Childhood Education. We actively seek candidates who will reflect and enhance the racial, cultural, and gender diversity of our school community.

• Prioritize the safety and well-being of all students
• Support academic and behavioral routines as assigned
• Maintain communication with peers and families and exhibit a receptive and collegial demeanor
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty to enhance curriculum and community
• Perform arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, monitoring, and other support duties as needed
• Participate in and support special events/activities
• Participate in professional development initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS required
• Minimum of one year teaching experience
• Experience with a variety of instructional methods and multi-age learning environments

TO APPLY, CANDIDATES SHOULD SEND THE FOLLOWING VIA EMAIL TO working@kingsley.org:

• Cover letter describing your interest in the position including your background and experience
• Current resume
• List of three current/past supervisors with email addresses and phone numbers

Kingsley Montessori School values and celebrates diversity because it makes us a better employer, builds a stronger school community, develops a sense of collaboration, and encourages mutual respect and broader thinking. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Kingsley Montessori School is a toddler through sixth grade independent school of 300 students in Boston’s historic Back Bay. Our mission is to engage the mind, hands, and heart of each child to nurture resilient explorers, confident learners, and empathetic citizens. We seek candidates who will reflect and broaden the racial, cultural, and gender diversity of our school community. Kingsley’s high standards of professionalism are maintained through supportive and ongoing supervision and evaluation, development, and growth.

A diverse, equitable, and inclusive community is integral to fulfilling our mission. Kingsley Montessori School strives to be a place where each person feels a sense of belonging and respect, recognizes and appreciates the richness that is added to our community through diversity, and is empowered to take action against injustices. We actively create such a community through our programming, our professional development, and our hiring, admissions, and governance practices.

DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS:

The Educational Fellow is a dynamic position that requires an open-minded, flexible, and proactive attitude for college graduates and/or graduate students with an interest in education. This position allows candidates in the early stages of their careers to work with and learn from experienced teaching teams. Among other duties, the Educational Fellow will assist faculty with classes, organize materials, oversee indoor and outdoor breaks, oversee study halls, offer clubs and other interest-based activities, and share lunch duties. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children and interest in passionately immersing themselves in an independent school. This position involves an initial one semester commitment with the opportunity to renew for another term by mutual agreement. The position is compensated at $20/hr, approximately 40 hours per week, and is eligible for benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Prioritize the safety and well-being of all students during all activities
• Support classroom routines and behavioral expectations
• Maintain professional communication and exhibit a receptive and open demeanor
• Perform arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and other support duties as needed
• Participate in and support special events/activities
• Participate in training initiatives and Faculty Professional Development Days

REQUIREMENTS:

• College degree
• Ability to work cooperatively with students, peers, coworkers, and mentors
• Familiarity with Google Suite, Google Classroom, or Seesaw a plus

TO APPLY, CANDIDATES SHOULD SEND THE FOLLOWING VIA EMAIL TO working@kingsley.org:

• A cover letter describing your interest and experience with children and education
• Current resume
• List of three current/past supervisors with email addresses and phone numbers

Kingsley Montessori School values and celebrates diversity because it makes us a better employer, builds a stronger school community, develops a sense of collaboration, and encourages mutual respect and broader thinking. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Kingsley Montessori School is a toddler through sixth grade independent school of 300 students in Boston’s historic Back Bay. Our mission is to engage the mind, hands, and heart of each child to nurture resilient explorers, confident learners, and empathetic citizens. We seek candidates who will reflect and support the racial, cultural, and gender diversity of our school community. Kingsley’s high standards of professionalism are maintained through supportive and ongoing supervision and evaluation, development, and growth.

DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS:

The Substitute Teacher requires a candidate with an open-minded, flexible, and proactive attitude. Among other duties, the Substitute Teacher will assist faculty with classes, organize materials, oversee indoor and outdoor breaks, oversee study halls, and share lunch duties. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children and interest in an independent school. The position is compensated at $20/hr and is not eligible for benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Prioritize the safety and well-being of all students during all activities.
• Support classroom routines and behavioral expectations.
• Maintain professional communication and exhibit a receptive and open demeanor.
• Perform arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, bathroom and hallway monitoring, and other support duties as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• College degree or current enrollment in a degree program
• Ability to work cooperatively with students, peers, coworkers, and supervisors

TO APPLY, CANDIDATES SHOULD SEND THE FOLLOWING VIA EMAIL TO working@kingsley.org:

• A cover letter describing your interest in the position with an overview of your background and experience with children and education
• A current resume
• A list of three current/past supervisors with email addresses and phone numbers

Kingsley Montessori School values and celebrates diversity because it makes us a better employer, builds a stronger school community, develops a sense of collaboration, and encourages mutual respect and broader thinking. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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ABOUT KINGSLEY

Kingsley Montessori School is a toddler through sixth grade independent school of 300 students in Boston’s historic Back Bay. Our mission is to engage the mind, hands, and heart of each child to nurture resilient explorers, confident learners, and empathetic citizens. A diverse, equitable, and inclusive community is integral to fulfilling our mission. Kingsley Montessori School strives to be a place where each person feels a sense of belonging and respect, recognizes and appreciates the richness that is added to our community through diversity, and is empowered to take action against injustices. We actively create such a community through our programming, our professional development, and our hiring, admissions, and governance practices. Kingsley’s high standards of professionalism are maintained through supportive and ongoing supervision and evaluation, development, and growth.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Kingsley has a busy admissions landscape, and there are many events to plan and families to serve. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of professionals who collaborate with high expectations toward common goals.

Reporting to the Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management, the Assistant Director of Admissions supports all functions of enrollment management including parent relations, representing Kingsley at events, data entry, database and file management (ONproducts/Blackbaud), event coordination, and other duties. This is a full time, 12-month position, and is eligible for benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

PARENT RELATIONS/CUSTOMER SERVICE:

• Provide outstanding and sincere customer service to prospective and current school families, both in person, on the telephone, and via email.
• Parent visit and child visit scheduling.
• Coordinate parent volunteers and teachers.
• Conduct tours and interviews of prospective families.

ADMINISTRATION & EVENTS:

• Support the work of the Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management Collaborate with Marketing & Communications on Admissions communications and materials Event planning, logistics, setup, and break-down Staff admission office when Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management is off-site Learn basic information about primary education, early childhood development, and children in general and gain knowledge of Boston independent schools to answer prospective families’ questions Lead campus tours for prospective families Prepare admission materials for all applicants as needed Represent Kingsley at school fairs Complete organizational tasks for all Admission events, including preparing materials, maintaining RSVPs, staffing registration table, room setup, obtaining and setting up refreshments, completing maintenance requests, etc.

DATABASE:

• Run reports in Blackbaud Enrollment Management System (formerly OnBoard)
• Build and generate diverse reports and lists for projecting and tracking enrollment
• Troubleshoot issues on Blackbaud with Blackbaud support

DATA REPORTING:

• Data-analysis and report preparation, including NAIS and others
• Create reports from admissions database as directed, to include status reports of admission funnel progression, re-enrollment of returning students, and attrition. Assist in the preparation of statistics as requested by the Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS degree
• Marketing, Admissions, Montessori, and/or independent school experience preferred
• Excellent technology skills, including Blackbaud, Google suite. Ability to learn new platforms
• Strong time management and general organizational skills
• Logistical and creative thinking; attention to detail
• Respectful, empathetic communication to interface with and guide people from all walks of life and a diverse range of backgrounds through the Admissions process
• Exude a positive, will do, collaborative attitude
• Possesses sincere interest in and admiration for children and educators
• Ability to walk up and down flights of stairs
• Occasional evening and weekend hours
• In person/on site

BENEFITS:

• Competitive, independent school salaries
• Health, vision, dental coverage
• Matching 403b plan
• Dental, Health, and Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Qualified transportation program
• Kingsley tuition remission of up to 50% for eligible children of full-time employees

TO APPLY, CANDIDATES SHOULD SEND THE FOLLOWING VIA EMAIL TO working@kingsley.org:

• Cover letter describing your interest in the position including your background and experience
• Current resume
• List of three current/past supervisors with email addresses and phone numbers

Kingsley Montessori School values and celebrates diversity because it makes us a better employer, builds a stronger school community, develops a sense of collaboration, and encourages mutual respect and broader thinking. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.