We at Lexington Montessori School are eager to meet teachers throughout the year who are interested in working at LMS. When we have an opening, we like to contact candidates who already know about our school and who may have already visited us. Like many schools, LMS has openings for a variety of positions at various times in the school year.
If you are interested in applying to be a substitute teacher at LMS, please contact us to set up an appointment.
Job Openings
Lexington Montessori School is seeking an experienced teacher for a mixed-age Montessori classroom of 3-6 year-old children to start in the 2024-2025 academic year.
AMS or AMI credential is required. Fluency in Spanish, in addition to English, is preferred. LMS boasts a collegial faculty with a commitment to diversity and Montessori philosophy and pedagogy. Excellent benefits; full-time salary in proportion to experience.
LMS has a diverse family and teacher community, committed to the Montessori approach of mutual respect and collaboration, striving for outcomes of resourcefulness, self-reliance, divergent thinking, and belief in oneself as a contributing member of the school and society. Excellent benefits; salary in proportion to experience.
Applicants should send resumé and three references, together with a statement of teaching philosophy to Maria-Veronica Barnes at [email protected].
Lexington Montessori School is seeking a part-time Learning Specialist to offer academic support to students in grades K-8.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Provide one-on-one and small group support/instruction for students in grades K-8 with learning differences including executive function, reading, spelling, writing, reading comprehension, problem-solving and math
- Plan and execute one-on-one lessons for struggling readers based on classroom Fundations lessons and children’s individual language needs
- Collaborate with teachers to assist in the implementation of accommodations in the classroom
- Provide information to teachers to understand learning profiles; support teachers with observational data
- Communicate with families, teachers, and administrators about individual student progress
- Work with the School Learning Specialists and Counselor to review, evaluate and interpret testing results, neuropsychological evaluations, IEP’s and other accommodation plans
- Create Learning Plans for students with documented learning differences
- Attend grade-level meetings and all required meetings of the faculty and LMS Specialists
- Attend annual student IEP meetings
The ideal candidate will have 3 - 5 years of experience in the areas of teaching, learning support or reading instruction. Master’s degree and certification/training in a reading program such as Wilson Language or Orton-Gillingham preferred. Familiarity with Montessori or multilingual students is a bonus.
Lexington Montessori School seeks a School Nurse to start in August 2024.
Lexington Montessori School is a vibrant and close knit community seeking a part-time (25 hours) nurse to be on our campus from 8:30am to 1:30pm everyday. We are looking to find an experienced and organized person to provide quality care and warmth to all community members.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to easily connect with children and families; warm and friendly bedside manner
- Provide emergency nursing for injuries/illnesses
- Administer and/or supervise the administration of prescription medication to students
- Assist in the control of communicable diseases
- Document all student interactions within electronic health records (SNAP)
- Maintain data and records, including yearly physicals, immunizations, medication administration plans, emergency action plans, and parental consent forms as necessary.
- Coordinate care for students attending off-campus field trips/overnight trips.
- Serve as a resource to staff and parents for health-related purposes involving students
- Offer training and maintain records for staff CPR and health-related certifications
- Inventory, maintain, and reorder necessary supplies
- Adhere to the adopted policies of Lexington Montessori School including, but not limited to, medication administration policies and food allergy policies
- This is a 10-month position, (mid-August through mid-June)
- Available to begin work Monday, August 12, 2024 to get ready for the opening of the school year.
QUALIFICATIONS OF PREFERRED CANDIDATES:
- Current Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse
- CPR & First Aid Certification
- BS or BA preferred
- Prior experience in pediatrics preferred
- Possess a high-level of interpersonal skills, positive demeanor, and respectful attitude toward all members of our community
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty to enhance student wellness and achieve common goals
- Commitment to best practices in clinical nursing
- Commitment to meeting the needs of each child and family
- Experience using SNAP preferred but not required
- Comfort in Google Suite, Zoom
Applicants should send resumé and three references to Kathleen Little, Assistant Head for Finance and Operations at [email protected].
Lexington Montessori School is an independent day school serving toddler through eighth grade enrolling 240+ students. Our mission: Lexington Montessori School builds an inclusive, joyful community that ignites self-discovery through purposeful learning, inspiring children to embrace and challenge the world with compassion, resilience and courage.