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The Franciscan Montessori Earth School in Portland Oregon is seeking an AMI trained Elementary guide for the 2010-2011 school year. This established classroom is one of four Upper Elementary classrooms. Located in East Portland, the Franciscan Montessori Earth School and St. Francis Academy Middle School are situated on 9 acres, with an enrollment of 300 students ages 3-15, Children’s House through Middle school. Begun in 1977, the school has four Children’s House classrooms, four Lower Elementary classrooms, four Upper Elementary classrooms, and the Middle School, St. Francis Academy. Additionally, the school has a rich and varied compliment of other programs, including outdoor experiences, robotics, sports, music, and more.
Please check our website at: www.fmes.org to find out more about the school.
Applications, references, and resumes should be sent to the attention of Sr. Kathleen Ann Cieslak, FSE, Administrator. info@fmes.org
Ad placed 6/16/10

Upper elementary teacher wanted for an existing classroom (4th-5th-6th mixed-age class). Ridgeline is a public K–8 Montessori charter school in Eugene, Oregon. AMS (Elementary II) or AMI (6-12 years of age) Montessori training or Elementary authorization (grades 3-6) via TSPC licensure required. Appropriate Montessori training will be provided as needed to candidates coming from a public-school background. Come join a collaborative group of educators dedicated to supporting students, families, and each other. Send resume to mary.bauer@ridgeline.org. Closes June 21, 2010.
Ad placed 6/10/10

Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School seeks an upper elementary teacher for an existing classroom. Come join a collaborative group of educators dedicated to supporting students, families and each other. Send resume to Email: tdejohn@ridgeline.org. Closes May 28, 2010.
Ad placed 5/17/10

The Montessori School of Beaverton is seeking an AMI-trained Elementary Guide for the 2010-11 school year. MSB is an AMI-recognized school with 180 students ages 3-12. A non-profit school for over 30 years, MSB has always made excellent compensation and benefits for its teaching staff a top priority.
The campus was custom-designed 11 years ago to support Montessori education. Each spacious classroom has an outdoor work/garden area, views of the woods and has plenty of natural light. The six-acre property includes a stream and a forested area with a diverse variety of birds.
Portland is a people-friendly city, known for its restaurants, cultural activities and varied outdoor adventures. Within a 2-hour drive, one can explore Mt. Hood, the Oregon coast, the Columbia River Gorge or the high desert. The ideal candidate will have an AMI-Elementary diploma with classroom experience.
Resumes may be faxed or emailed to Leslie Logan, Head of School at leslie@msb.org.
Montessori School of Beaverton
11065 NW Crystal Creek lane
Portland, OR 97229
www.msb.org
Phone: 503-439-1597
Fax: 503-439-9159
Ad placed 5/17/10

The Montessori Children’s House in Portland, OR is seeking a 0-3 trained guide. We are a new primary and toddler community located in Portland’s exciting South Waterfront neighborhood. Unusual opportunity for one who would enjoy helping build a new Montessori community in the company of experienced guides and administrator.
We are part of a new urban neighborhood that was designed and build as a model of sustainability. It has attracted a diverse group of residents and is adjacent to a major medical university and several blocks from the state’s largest public university. We are across the street from a new park and a block from the Willamette River Greenway, abundant wildlife, community gardens, pedestrian trails, and delightful small plazas.
Email reply to David Cannon: davidc0420@comcast.net.
Ad placed 5/3/10

Child’s View Montessori School is seeking a trained Montessori Guide to begin mid-Summer 2010 and for the 2010-2011 school year.
Child’s View will be in its 23rd year serving children 2½ through 6 in two well-equipped classrooms. Applicants must have the desire and ability to work as a team member and to support working parents. A strong interest and ability to provide experiences which promote a community atmosphere, education for peace, cultural awareness, care of the Earth, a love of nature, and artistic & musical expression, in addition to and as part of a strong nurturing Montessori environment, is required.
Child’s View is located in SW Portland, Oregon close to downtown and a short distance to numerous recreational possibilities, beautiful forests, mountains, rivers and ocean. For more information about the school, visit our website: info@childsview.net.
To apply send or email resume and cover letter to:
Tamara Ulrich
Child’s View Montessori School
4729 SW Taylors Ferry Road
Portland, OR 97219
Ad placed 4/23/10

Childpeace Montessori School in beautiful Portland, Oregon is accepting cover letters/resumes for AMI Elementary Trained staff. We will have 1-2 possible positions for the 2010-2011 school year. Childpeace is a AMI community serving children at the Toddler, Children's House, Elementary and Middle School levels. We offer competitive salary and benefits, supportive, experienced administration, and a positive work environment. Visit our website, www.childpeace.org, to learn more about our school. Email resumes to Head of School, Sue Pritzker (sue@childpeace.org) AND Elementary Program Director Dawn Cowan (dawn@childpeace.org).
Ad placed 4/16/10

6-12 Elementary Guide. Community Roots School is a public Montessori charter school seeking a Montessori-certified upper elementary guide holding a Bachelor Degree or more. Individuals currently enrolled in a Montessori upper elementary training program may be considered. Competitive salary and benefit package. Nestled against the Cascade Mountain foothills in the picturesque Willamette Valley, Silverton is less than two hours from the Oregon Coast and one hour from Portland. Silverton is Oregon's Garden City and known for its artistry, historic downtown and four seasons of outdoor beauty.
Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@crmontessori.org. Visit www.crmontessori.org.
Ad placed 3/15/10