Lead guide (26-27 school year)
Mountain City Public Montessori is a tuition-free public Montessori Charter school for children in grades kindergarten through 8th grade in Asheville, North Carolina. Our mission is to provide equitable access to a high-quality, relevant Montessori education to meet the needs of all students and to strengthen our community. An integral part of our mission as an organization is to operate with a lens of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
We are seeking resumes for dedicated and innovative Lead Guides to join the team at Mountain City Public Montessori. Guides’ responsibilities include delivering high-quality lessons, assessing and supporting children’s individual needs and growth potential, record keeping, and communicating with families regularly. Guides inspire a love for learning in children and create nurturing, engaging classrooms where every child feels included. Candidates must be interested in continually improving their teaching craft, and welcome coaching and support.
Our guides lead a mixed-age learning community using the Montessori method in the prepared classroom environment. Guides also ensure that students are meeting North Carolina Standards within the Montessori framework.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- MACTE accredited Montessori training program in related age group, or willingness to complete Montessori training
- Two or more years of classroom teaching and management experience in a public school and/or Montessori environment
- North Carolina teaching license or willingness to complete North Carolina Residency License
Please apply with a resume and cover letter. Thank you!
Compensation
To be determined based on years of experience. Salary will be in alignment with our teacher salary schedule.
Mountain City Public Montessori’s compensation philosophy is to pay competitively as compared to the surrounding LEAs to ensure the ability of our staff to live and thrive in our community. Mountain City Public Montessori is committed to internal pay equity throughout our organization. We offer a competitive benefits package with comprehensive health benefits utilizing the state health plan. All staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including relevant and quality professional development, laptop computer, email, and all necessary supplies.