Sundborn is looking for wonderful people to join our team!

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“Times have changed and science has made great progress and so has our work, but our principles have only been confirmed and along with them our conviction that humankind can hope for a solution to its problems, among which the most urgent are those of peace and unity, only by turning its attention and energies to the discovery of the child and to the development of the great potentialities of the human personality in the course of its formation.”

Maria Montessori | The Discovery of the Child

We are currently searching for an excellent:

• Primary Montessori Guide (potential for co-lead, assistant or traditional lead, dependent upon candidate); Training Sponsorship Opportunity available

• Assistant/Aide

• Whole School Support (Office Support/On Site Sub)

Montessori Primary Guide 

(Possibility for Co-Lead and Trained Assistant Positions)
Full-time, Year Round (210 days/year)
Start Date: Flexible
Salary: Competitive Salary, based on experience; Sponsorship for training available for the right candidate

Position Overview:
We are seeking a warm, authentic and dedicated Montessori Primary Guide to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about Montessori education and possess the knowledge, experience, and skills to guide and support children between the ages of 2.5 - 7 years old.  Excellent communication skills and flexibility are a requirement.  We are a small school with a high degree of collaboration between and within the children’s houses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide/co-lead/assist in facilitating the effective implementation of the Montessori approach, supporting the whole child and community of children in their academic, social, emotional, and physical development.

• Prepare and maintain a well-organized, stimulating, and safe classroom environment that promotes independence and self-directed learning.

• Observe and assess each child’s progress, adapting lessons and activities to meet their unique needs and interests.

• Foster a sense of responsibility, respect, and community within the classroom and school.

• Communicate regularly with parents, including emails, Brightwheel messages, conferences, calls and during school events.

• Collaborate with fellow staff to ensure an integrated and cohesive approach to supporting each child.

• Actively contribute to school events, meetings, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Montessori Primary Certification ( AMI preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (preferred, not required)

• Previous experience working in a Montessori classroom with children preferred

• Strong understanding of Montessori philosophy and principles

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• A genuine love for working with children and a commitment to their growth and development

• Ability to create a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic classroom environment

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented setting

• Openness to being coached

Benefits:

• Professional development opportunities

• PTO

• Health, dental, vision

• Simple IRA matching

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Whole School Support Person

Do you enjoy variety in your work? This position is a little bit of everything: serving each of our 2 children’s houses and Director as needed. This includes office and computer work as well as subbing as needed.

Hours: M-F 8:00 AM-2:00 PM (210 days/year)

Duties & Requirements include those outlined in the assistant/aide description as well as some organizational office tasks including the use Excel/Google Sheets, Canva and scanning.

Compensation dependents on experience and education.

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

• Simple IRA matching

• Paid Inclement Weather Closure Dates

• Opportunities for paid work over breaks

• Paid holidays

• Possibilities for salary/benefits after probationary period.

Are you interested in being a genuine aid to life?

Want to help children develop & actualize their potential?

Enjoy working with others?

Strive to be present and authentic in each moment?

Attracted to the idea of each day being unique?

Want to see how capable young children can actually be?

“Get your steps in” at work each day?

Children deserve the best when it comes to the people they spend their time with. Could you be the next joyful contributor to our community? Could Sundborn be your next home-away-from-home? After reviewing the positions listed and thoroughly exploring this website, please send us a message via the “Waitlist” portal below. We would love to talk with you.

Assistant/Aide

This part time, year round, weekday position involves being a teacher’s assistant as well as working with a group of children.

7:30-3 PM M-F beginning ASAP

Expected hours: 20 – 37 per week (depends on position), 210 days/year

Together with the teacher, the Assistant shares the responsibility for the safety and physical well-being of the children, both indoor and outside and helps to prepare and maintain the classroom.

Requirements

• Has experience working with children, Montessori experience preferred though not required but curiosity and willing to learn are a must

• Enjoys observing and working with a stable group of young children.

• Able to work independently and as a team member.

• Maintains professional demeanor; demonstrates integrity and confidentiality.

• Enjoys supervising and working with children outside.

• Flexible with a positive attitude

• Enroll in the Oregon Central Background registry

• Take CPR/1st Aid, RRCAN, ICCHS, FFL online trainings and obtain Oregon Food Handlers Permit.

• High School diploma, higher education preferred (Bachelors or course work)

Compensation dependents on experience and education.

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

• Simple IRA matching

• Paid holidays

• Paid Inclement Weather Closure Dates

• Opportunities for paid work over breaks

• Possibilities for salary/benefits after probationary period

Sundborn Children’s House is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.