Careers
One World Montessori school is committed to providing a Montessori education that incorporates an excellent learning environment, foreign languages, classes in the arts and parent education.
All our Montessori teachers are Montessori trained and are supported by the school in their commitment to expand and upgrade their skills. Our assistants are all fully-trained preschool teachers and are involved in on-going in-service training to become more knowledgeable about the Montessori philosophy and environment.
Are you interested in joining our team? Take a look at our career openings below. For more Montessori teaching opportunities, visit the Job Board at the Maria Montessori Teacher Training Center. →
Upper Elementary Montessori-Trained Teacher
Seeking Upper Elementary Montessori-Trained Teacher
One World Montessori is a nationally recognized, premier Montessori environment serving children 2+ years through 12 years of age from communities in the greater San Jose area, and as far away as Santa Cruz and San Francisco, since 1979.
Our goal is to provide an education that focuses on encouraging and guiding those people who will, in turn, encourage and guide us in the future to be strong, independent, creative, skillful and caring individuals. One World is firmly rooted in Montessori’s philosophy for the creation of a more peaceful world. Through it, the school provides children with the tools they need to recognize, understand, and express their emotions in acceptable ways and to resolve conflict through empathy and compromise. One World also provides children with the skills necessary to achieve their goals, develop a sense of self, and make a unique contribution to society.
In the Elementary program (grades 1-6), the focus is on developing the whole child through interaction with an interdisciplinary curriculum, designed specifically to meet the needs of children at their changing stages of development. Children are divided into mixed-age groupings to foster peer-teaching and spontaneous group interaction. The teacher focuses on helping the children discover and fulfill their maximum potential, acting as a catalyst as they learn academic skills and to use their time effectively and wisely. This grouping nurtures the feeling of a community consisting of teachers, students and parents. Here, students are able to grow not only academically but also emotionally, socially and spiritually.
The Upper Elementary program (grades 4-6) is in need of an exceptional teacher to add to the team. School hours are 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Monday through Friday.
Requirements:
- Must be certified in Montessori Upper Elementary as well as a possess a Bachelor’s Degree.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check and a T.B. test with health screening.
- Must have authorization to work in the United States.
- Must be fluent in English (both verbally and in written communication).
- Must be able to work with children in a caring, respectful, and professional manner.
- Must be able to take First aid and CPR class that is provided by the school each year.
- Must be available to work a few weeks of Summer School in July and August.
- Must attend monthly staff meetings.
- Must support annual and traditional special events during the school year.
Benefits:
Our benefit package for full time positions includes fully paid medical, dental, and life insurance as well as paid vacation and sick days. We also offer an outstanding positive work environment, tuition reimbursement, professional development and awesome kids and families! Salaries will be commensurate with training and experience.
Please email resume and cover letter to: [email protected] or fax to (408) 978-7175.
Elementary Music Teacher
One World Montessori Elementary schools is looking for a creative, organized Music Teacher experienced in classroom administration and lesson plans.
Responsibilities for Music Teacher
- Demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to provide instruction in an elementary music setting with appropriate musical skills for singing, playing, conducting and musical literature necessary for realization of grade level mastery objective through Orff or Kodaly curriculum and pedagogy .
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons and projects.
- Create and maintain a positive and orderly learning condition in the music environment.
- Assist school in plays, concerts or other events that include music.
- Ability to work independently.
- Evaluate student progress and adjust strategies to maintain growth and learning.
- Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times.
Requirements for Music Teacher
- Successful teaching experience within subject is required
- Experience and knowledge in the music field
- Must have authorization to work in the United States.
- Must be fluent in English (both verbally and with written communication).
- Able to work with children in a caring, respectful, and professional manner.
Please email resume and cover letter to: [email protected] or fax to (408) 978-7175.
Lower Elementary Montessori-trained Teacher
We are currently seeking a full-time qualified Lower Elementary Montessori-trained teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. The position will be full time (8:00 am – 3:00 pm) Monday through Friday. We are also interested in newly trained Montessori guides seeking a location to practice their internship.
Requirements:
- Montessori guides must have a Montessori Elementary Teacher Certificate as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
- Able to pass pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check and a T.B. test with health screening.
- Must have authorization to work in the United States.
- Must be fluent in English (both verbally and with written communication).
- Able to work with children in a caring, respectful, and professional manner.
- Able to take First aid and CPR class that is provided by the school each year.
- Willing to work some of the Summer School sessions in July and August.
- Attend monthly staff meetings.
- Support school’s annual and traditional special events during the school year.
Benefits
Our benefit package for full time positions includes medical, dental, and life insurance as well as paid vacation and sick days. Salaries will be commensurate with training and experience.
Please email resume and cover letter to: [email protected] or fax to (408) 978-7175.
Daycare Teacher
POSITION: Daycare Teacher
JOB LOCATION: San Jose, CA
Job Description:
Supervise, guide and support children in the classroom, nap room, and playground; perform daily cleaning of materials/shelves; check/replace missing pieces/components; create/purchase new materials with approval of Head of School; ensure environment (in/outdoors) is fully prepared, safe, inviting; provide physical safety/emotional well-being of all children; use knowledge of early childhood education curriculum, child development, and children, family, and community when interacting with children and families; provide opportunities to support cognitive, emotional, social, physical, spiritual development of children; learn about and adhere to the Montessori Method; and philosophy; oversee children within sight/sound of qualified guide at all times; adhere to ratio of one guide to a maximum of 12 children; support children’s’ needs including those with learning differences; keep records of lessons/work of children; note any significant children’s’ behaviors; report to colleagues any and all relevant information about specific children; create materials for specific children; communicate with parents (minor accidents/ injury); utilize appropriate first aid skills when needed; attend parent education meetings, staff meetings, workshops/conferences; attend and assist in school special events; and lock and secure classrooms and school property at the end of the day.
Job Requirements:
At least 12 early childhood education (ECE) semester units (or equivalent quarter units) including courses on child growth and development, and child, family, and community; experience working with groups of children 2-6 years old; TB clearance; proof of vaccination for rubella, pertussis and COVID; and valid pediatric First Aid and CPR certificate.
Location of work assignment is at 1170 Foxworthy Avenue, San Jose, CA 95118.
Applicants should email resumes to [email protected]