Hilltop Montessori School teachers understand and promote the school’s mission, vision, objectives, and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. Teachers are responsible for providing a Montessori classroom/instructional program that supports the development of the cognitive, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual growth of the child in accordance with the school’s mission and vision and the child’s developmental stage. They should meet each child’s individual needs with warmth, guidance and humor and model with their team members the same attributes. We also ask that teachers have experience with equity, anti-bias, and teaching in an equitable and culturally affirming way and have experience working with children having a wide range of social, emotional, and behavioral experiences.
130 students / 32 faculty-staff / American Montessori Society Accredited
If you know of anyone potentially interested in one or more of these opportunities, please have them contact Tamara Mount, Head of School, at [email protected].
Detailed information about each position is provided below.
Hilltop is looking for help with our SummerFun Program!
Our SummerFun program for Toddlers (ages 2-3) is looking for a teacher for the second and third sessions:
Our SummerFun program for Children’s House (ages 3-5) is looking for a teacher for the second session:
Hours for these positions would be 8-4pm, with the students here from 8:45-2:45.
SummerFun teachers may be responsible for:
COMPENSATION
Lead Teachers $28/hr, Assistant Teachers $19/hr
Please send a resume and letter of interest to Laura Gypson, SummerFun Director.
Hilltop is looking for a Montessori trained Upper Elementary teacher to join our team!
The Upper Elementary classroom consists of up to 30 students ages 9-12 led by two Montessori certified teachers who have a full understanding of the Montessori 9-12 curriculum, and who use the Montessori Albums and current research-based instructional practices to develop interdisciplinary units of instruction that meet both the group and individual needs of students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
CURRICULUM
OBSERVATION AND RECORD KEEPING
RELATIONSHIPS WITH PARENTS
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
REQUIREMENTS
COMPENSATION
Hilltop is looking for a Montessori trained Toddler Program teacher to join our team!
The Toddler Program Teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining a Montessori classroom culture and creating a cooperative, harmonious community of independent children within the context of the Montessori philosophy.
RESPONSIBILITIES
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
SCHOOL COMMUNITY
REQUIREMENTS
COMPENSATION
The Middle School is looking for one person to join the team of experienced teachers. Our Montessori Middle School is a mixed aged, two-year program of 20 – 28 students in grades 7 & 8. Our program offers an amazing opportunity for teachers interested in the adolescent years to engage their passions and encourage our students to develop skills and interest in a myriad of subject areas and activities. The skills- and project-based program has been themed around the question “What does it mean to be human?” and has included in-depth study of: the civil rights movement, the industrial revolution, nature studies, climate change, comparative religions, drawing and printmaking, composing and singing music, an expanded health curriculum, outdoor skills, poetry and essay writing, and more.
RESPONSIBLITIES
A background in supporting students with learning differences would be helpful. A Montessori Secondary (Adolescent) Teacher Certification, or interest in such training, would be ideal, but we are open to candidates with non-traditional backgrounds who are willing to invest time in learning Montessori methods and pedagogy through training. Individuals with excitement, patience, vibrance, and humor are encouraged to contact us!
REQUIREMENTS
COMPENSATION
We are looking for someone to augment our Learning Specialist Team. This position is best filled by someone with Wilson Training experience, and a commitment to best practices: sequential, explicit, direct instruction for teaching students struggling in the acquisition of reading skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This can be a full-time, salaried position, or could also be a part-time hourly position.
REQUIREMENTS
COMPENSATION
The role of the school’s Class 2 Water Operator is a mix of paperwork and water testing. Anyone with good attention to detail can be successful in this position. With the assistance of the facilities team, water use data needs to be collected daily and a monthly report using that data needs to be submitted to the state. Monthly and quarterly water sampling needs to take place. What it looks like on the ground is filling various plastic bottles with water from specific taps in the school. Details about when and where the samples need to be taken are already determined and the procedures are laid out in the Water System Operations Manual.
The process to have a water operator license involves taking a five day online course and then passing a test on the material. Similar to other certifications, continuing education courses are required to stay up-to-date. The continuing ed courses are online or in person and the content is interesting, as it is supporting the work that you’re doing with the water system.
There also needs to be a meeting with the state every three years, and every seven years someone from the state comes to inspect the various components for the water system.
Links to more information on this are here:
https://dec.vermont.gov/water/drinking-water/pwso
https://dec.vermont.gov/water/drinking-water/pwso/operator-training
COMPENSATION
The Children’s House is looking for a part time Afternoon and AfterCare Assistant! This position would be from 11am-5pm, 5 days a week. Starting pay for this position is $16-$18 an hour, depending on experience and credentials.
The AFTERNOON ASSISTANT (11:00am – 3:00pm) is responsible for helping the Head Teachers maintain a safe, comfortable, harmonious Montessori environment, as well as taking lead for nap and afternoon transitions. Some specific responsibilities include:
The AFTERCARE ASSISTANT (3:00pm – 5:00pm) is responsible for the care and supervision of students Kindergarten through Upper Elementary following dismissal until 5pm. From 3:00 – 3:20, all students will gather and eat snack before dispersing to their respective After School Programs. Specific responsibilities include:
Requirements:
FIRST LINE SUBSTITUTE (as needed): As a staff person familiar with the programs, staff, and children at Hilltop Montessori School, it will be very efficient for you to be the first person we contact as a substitute teacher. We most often need substitute teachers in the Children’s House Programs. You might be asked if you are available to come in at 8 a.m. to assist another teacher during the morning in one of these programs.
COMPENSATION
Compensation starts at $17/hr, and can vary depending on experience and specific role
Help our younger students work, rest, and play. Our Toddler Program, which has up to 10 students ages 18 – 36 months, and our two Children’s House classrooms, each with up to 20 students ages 3 – 6 years, are always looking for substitute teachers to come in on an as needed basis. Substitutes could be asked to come in for a full day (8am – 3pm) or a half day (8am-12pm). We are looking for individuals who love to work with young children alongside a team of fellow teachers. Starting pay for this position is $16-$18 an hour, depending on experience and credentials.
Requirements:
Compensation:
Compensation starts at $17/hr, and can vary depending on experience and specific role