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Heather Frost of Meadowsweet Montessori, an emerging Wildflower School, is working on founding a Primary and Toddler program in the Binghamton, NY area. She is seeking a Montessori 0-3 Guide or 3-6 Guide who would co-found and co-lead the school. The target school opening date is anticipated for Fall of 2025.
The school mission is to create an authentic and equitably-accessed Montessori early learning community in the region. At Meadowsweet Montessori, we are committed to nurturing the holistic growth of each child—mind, body, and spirit—in alignment with their natural stages of development. Through a thoughtfully prepared environment and a supportive community, we foster a lifelong love of learning for our children, caregivers, and educators alike.
Who We Are
At Wildflower Schools, we are working to create beautiful learning environments that support children, teachers, and families. Our aim is to serve racially and socioeconomically diverse communities with exceptional Montessori education, to support and work with families through parent engagement, and to build community across racial and socioeconomic lines.
Preferred Attitudes, Knowledge, and Skills
- A deep commitment to authentic Montessori - Your expertise will position you to be a highly effective facilitator of children’s learning.
- Entrepreneurial leadership - You are flexible, open-minded, and energized by using creativity and resourcefulness to create solutions.
- Commitment to serving diverse communities - You are eager to increase access to Montessori education.
- Generosity of spirit - You work gently with others and practice gratitude.
- Willingness to work hard - You are prepared to meet the challenges of starting and leading your own school.
- A desire to learn and grow - You are eager to develop new skills and explore your potential.
Responsibilities
In collaboration with the school’s Co-Leader, the responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to :
As a Co-Founder :
As a Lead Guide :
As a Teacher Leader :
Qualifications
Salary and Benefits
As the leader of your own school, you will manage your school’s budget and set your salary. Schools strive to offer salaries at or above the typical teacher salary for the local market.
We plan to offer medical, dental, vision, and 401k benefits based on the needs of the first school staff.
Learn More
If you would like to explore co-founding a Wildflower school in the Greater Binghamton, NY area, please send an email to heather@meadowsweetmontessori.org with your resume. Members of the Global Majority are strongly encouraged to inquire.
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