Location: 933 Hamlet St., Columbus, OH 43201
Job Status: Salary, Exempt
Reports to: Head of School

Organizational Overview:
St. Joseph Montessori School is a Catholic Montessori School located in Columbus, Ohio, serving students 18 months through 8th grade.

School Vision:
To be a school of choice sought out by Central Ohio families attracted to the power of the Montessori Method of educating children in a diverse, engaging, and compassionate community.

Job Description:
Join the St. Joseph Montessori School team as an ELA and Social Studies teacher in our Middle School (7th and 8th Grade) environment.

Key Responsibilities: Support the academic, social, and emotional growth of the individual student in a multi-age classroom. This position is for our middle school classroom, which is a multi-age classroom of students in 7th/8th grade working in a combination of age and by ability. The Middle School teacher serves as a Montessori Guide for adolescents in their third plane of development.

• Support the academic, social, and emotional growth of the individual child


• Observe and guide the children through their learning


• Establish and maintain the classroom true to the Montessori philosophy, paying particular attention to the needs of students


• Design lessons that ignite curiosity within students while adhering to the Montessori Method and meeting State of Ohio academic standards


• Implement and extend the curriculum as student needs dictate.


• Plan, prepare and maintain all units of study – including Montessori materials, thematic units, library books, etc.


• Schedule all guest presenters and organize all field trips, chaperone the week-long school trip, and work in tandem with MS Team and Special Subject teachers.


• Maintain accurate record keeping and planning through the use of Gradelink, communication using Bloomz, as well as posting pictures on Transparent Classroom.

• Facilitate a respectful environment for children and adults by advocating conflict resolution and Grace and Courtesy lessons.


• Use Positive Discipline techniques to redirect children as needed.


• Communicate via newsletters (email) with parents about their children’s school lives every week and work in tandem with school administration to educate parents in Montessori philosophy.


• Upload photos as a means to parent education. Tag photos according to Transparent Classroom material descriptions.


• Prepare for and schedule 3 individual communications with all parents during the year –including 2 physical parent conferences and 1 telephone conversation.


• Schedule and work with administration for any joint Parent Nights, programs/ performances, events, etc.


• Attend school-wide events and functions.


• Meet individually and work in tandem with the Director of Admission with prospective parents and students to conduct interviews and recommendations for acceptance.

• Carefully observe and keep daily records of each student’s individual progression through the curriculum.


• In keeping with Montessori pedagogy and best practices keep and maintain an observation log. Use the observations of students to guide instruction based on the needs of the child.


• Maintain the school’s system of record keeping (Transparent Classroom and GradeLink).


• Complete individual learning plans and conference forms for all students.


• Complete cumulative records


• Keep a school calendar of events.

• Establish a harmonious relationship with co-teachers, assistants, and interns. Work in conjunction with special area teachers.


• Attend weekly level meetings and staff meetings.


• Participate in the 5-Tiered staff evaluation process including self-evaluations and personal/professional goal setting.


• Serve on at least one school committee.

• Plan, prepare, and organize all materials for parent volunteers.


• Assist in the planning and maintenance of the building, materials, and playground to ensure they are clean, safe, and maintained.


• Report any maintenance issues to the Director of Operations or Facility Manager


• Care for all classroom animals and plants.


• Organize planning time for changing out material, cleaning, and reorganizing works.


• Hours 8:00 am – 3:30 pm (4:30 pm on Wednesday) including a half-hour lunch break.


• Attend, participate, and inform (based on data) Student Support Team meetings that are necessary for the success of every learner.


• Complete all assigned paperwork (such as Administrative Cost Reimbursements, Child History Forms, Admissions Interviews, student permanent record files, etc.) in an accurate and timely manner.


• Support the Summer Learning Camp Program by working at least one week as a Lead or Assistant Teacher. (Additional compensation provided.)


• Duties assigned by the Head of School

• Credential from the Association Montessori Society, Association Montessori Internationale, or from a MACTE-approved Teacher Education Program (preferred). SJMS will train non-MACTE credentialed teachers in return for a commitment to work.


• Bachelor’s Degree in Education


• State of Ohio Teachers License (Resident Educator, 5-year professional license, or Permanent Non-Tax Certificate) in area/level of teaching


• CPR/First Aid certification (SJMS will provide if not already completed)


• Willingness to complete professional development on an ongoing basis. This includes any additional safety training required for the position.


• For those with a 5-year or Permanent Non-Tax they will submit an individual professional development plan (IPDP) to the Diocesan Local Professional Development Committee (LPDC). Those individuals who are Resident Educators will gain their hours from their work and time spent with their mentors.

Position Requirements

• Ability to support and promote a team environment


• Enthusiasm, initiative, high energy level, sense of humor, and flexibility


• Physical ability to work around children including sitting on the floor, standing, crouching, and climbing stairs


• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds on an occasional basis


• Enthusiasm when working with children and adolescents