Employment Opportunities

Making a difference in the lives of children

At Princeton Montessori School, we believe you’ll find a fulfilling place to work, where respect is a cornerstone of all interactions and learning and collaborating are embraced by all. Working in a Montessori school means making a difference in the lives of children and their families and growing yourself as a person and professional.

All persons who are employees of the Society share in the responsibility of observing a code of ethics which mandates truthfulness, honesty and integrity in all employee activities. As employees in an American Montessori Society (AMS) accredited school, we pledge to conduct ourselves professionally and personally in ways that will reflect our respect for each other and for the children we serve. We will do whatever is within our talents and capacity to protect the rights of each child to have the freedom and opportunity to develop to full potential.

Princeton Montessori Society is an equal opportunity employer seeking individual candidates who are responsible, respectful, and have a keen interest in learning and developing oneself.

Current Positions

Below are positions for which we are currently hiring. If interested, please complete an employment application and email resume to hr@pmonts.org.

Upper Elementary Teacher

Princeton Montessori School seeks an engaging, dynamic Upper Elementary trained Montessori teacher for our well-established Elementary program. The ideal candidate would have strong mastery of classroom management, materials, and content of subject areas. Organization, strong writing and speaking skills, comfort with parents, and a collaborative and professional demeanor with colleagues are important.

Responsibilities:
The Upper Elementary Conference teacher is responsible for all duties of a classroom teacher and in addition for being the liaison of the school to parents of an assigned group of students.
Teaching responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
● Preparing materials for student lessons and activities
● Assessing students needs and individualizing curriculum in keeping with the abilities of the child
● Recording student progress according to benchmarks within the program
● Teaching core areas of the academic level assigned
● Holding students’ attention during lessons
● Strong behavior management using the Positive Discipline method
● Modeling social graces and Montessori tenets for children
● Maintaining a clean, orderly, sanitary, and safe environment for students
● Attending all teacher and parent meetings, events and field trips of your program or the school, as required
● Maintaining a warm and attentive line of communication with parents
● Communicating the developmental, academic, and social progress of students confidentially and professionally
● Maintaining accurate and respectful communication about the School, students and staff
● Able to use positive confrontation with parents as needed to resolve conflict or give information
● Host parent conferences two times per year.

This is a 10- month position, Mon-Fri, 8-4, with summer opportunities to instruct at our Elementary teacher training course. Competitive salary and benefits. A warm and highly professional work environment.

Required:
Must hold and AMS Upper Elementary teaching credential, and be able to work comfortably within the Google platform for communications, calendar, and drive documents.

Benefits
● Dental Insurance
● Flexible spending account

● Health insurance
● Health reimbursement arrangement
● Paid time off
● Vision insurance

Salary Range: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and academic background.

MYP IB Math Teacher

Princeton Montessori School, a well-established and accredited independent pre-k-8 school in Princeton, NJ, seeks an engaging, dynamic MYP IB Math teacher for our Middle School program.
At Princeton Montessori School, students are active participants who drive the learning process through inquiry and reflection. In order to help students engage to their fullest potential, our Middle School employs a holistic approach, committed to helping all students discover not only the skills, concepts, and broader ideas surrounding societies past and present, but also who they are as learners and as people, based on the principles of Montessori education.

The ideal candidate would have a passion for working with middle school students, a strong analytical mind, and experience working in an IB or Montessori environment. Also important are strong organization, writing and speaking skills, a comfort level in managing parent relationships, and a collaborative and professional demeanor with colleagues.

PURPOSE OF JOB:
● To maintain and deliver the IB MYP Math classes to a multi-age classroom of grades six through eight

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:
● Deliver exceptional Math instruction to diverse learners.
● Develop, maintain, and continuously update existing unit plans and related documents
● Work collaboratively with members of the Middle School team and positively contribute to classroom tasks, such as policies, common assessments, instructional practices, grading practices, etc.
● Serve as a conference teacher for up to ten students
● Maintain accurate records of student progress in line with departmental and school policy
● Provide an open-minded, supportive, and caring atmosphere through a climate of commitment, empathy, respect, and open communication.
● Embrace the school’s Montessori philosophy and focus on student-centered learning, critical thinking skills, and creativity
● Support other aspects of the school’s instructional program and supervisory needs.
● Encourage all students to be actively engaged in their own learning and in reviewing their progress against targets

REQUIREMENTS:

● Bachelor’s degree in elementary/secondary education or a related field
● Has a minimum of three years experience teaching math in an upper elementary or middle school setting
● While not essential, IB MYP or Montessori experience would be a plus
● Willingness to engage in IB MYP training and professional development both inside and outside of the regular teacher calendar

WORK LOCATION: This is an onsite, in-person position in Princeton, NJ.
Princeton Montessori School is dedicated to developing passion and nurturing the potential in each child, through the values and principles of the Montessori philosophy and IB MYP design. We promote intrinsic motivation, independence, social responsibility, and a love of learning so that as global citizens, our students can lead fulfilling lives and work to better the world.

This is a 10-month position, Mon-Fri, 8-4 with summer work grant opportunities for advancing the curriculum.

We offer competitive salary, benefits, and a warm and highly professional work environment.

To apply, complete an employment application and be prepared to upload a copy of your resume and cover letter. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and fingerprinting. No phone calls, please.

Princeton Montessori provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Benefits
● Dental Insurance
● Flexible spending account
● Health insurance
● Health reimbursement arrangement
● Paid time off
● Vision insurance
Salary Range: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and academic background, with additional stipends available for after-school or summer work, etc.

On-Site Substitute

Infant through Early Childhood programs

Seeking a focused, calm individual who enjoys working around young children and being a support to teachers. The candidate should be someone who is interested in learning about the Montessori philosophy of teaching. Responsibilities include assisting teachers and preparing and maintaining a classroom environment in multi-age groupings from infants through age 6. A quiet and calm demeanor and professional appearance are a must. Background check necessary and previous experience a plus. You would be called to work for either an 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM or a 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM schedule on any given day. Competitive hourly salary.

Elementary through Middle School programs

Seeking an energetic, well-balanced individual who enjoys working with older children and is comfortable and familiar implementing lesson plans left by subject teachers. The candidate should be someone who is interested in learning about the Montessori philosophy of teaching. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, preparing and maintaining a classroom environment in multi-age groupings, and supervising and initiating lesson plans for subject teachers in their absence. A professional appearance and respectful demeanor is a must. Background check necessary and previous experience a plus. You would be called to work for either an 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM or a 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM schedule on any given day. Competitive hourly salary.

On Call Substitute

Infant through Early Childhood programs

Elementary through Middle School programs

Princeton Montessori provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants or employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

What Parents Are Saying

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“The other day I came downstairs and my 4-year-old son was listening to 'Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart' on Alexa. He told me that Mozart's dad was named Leopold and his sister was Nannerl (it took him a second to remember her name and it sounded made up, so my husband and I googled it. Sure enough he was right). We asked what else he had been learning and he rattled off Antonio Lucio Vivaldi’s full name and referenced The Four Seasons. I think my jaw is still on the floor. It turns out that the Primary children have been learning about composers this fall and listening to their music. What incredible exposure for these young children!”

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“Princeton Montessori is the very epitome of the principles of Maria Montessori. The School offers a nurturing, creative, academic, and well-rounded development for each child. As a parent, we cannot offer our daughter a more valuable first gift.”

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“The faculty are, bar none, the absolute best. The teachers are very knowledge both about the Montessori philosophy and the best ways to work with children. I ask for their advice and insight for any issues we’re having at home, quite often. They’re also incredibly warm and nurturing with the children in a way I have not seen at any other school.”

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“I’m struck by how much better the Montessori toddlers are at playing and working peacefully with their peers than toddlers in other nursery school programs. I credit the gifted PMonts teachers, and the Princeton Montessori educational approach, for how confident, happy, and collaborative toddlers in the PMonts program seem.”

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“Our son is so proud of being a third-year Primary. He has attended this incredible school since he was one year old. He had absolutely wonderful Toddler teachers and flourished under their care. Now, he is a third-year Primary and we know he will be more than ready for Lower Elementary. Thank you to all the Teachers & Staff!”

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“The school runs with one philosophy and so every faculty member and admin personnel share the same vision for the child. This consistency is unique in our area to Princeton Montessori. Combined with the integration of the teacher training program, we can proudly say that the spirit of Dr. Montessori’s principles permeates every aspect of our school. That’s what I value the most about our school!”

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“Education is both a gift and a right. I feel the teachers at PMonts help our children to appreciate the value of their education. Understanding the value involves looking beyond school and appreciating how education is a tool that will allow them to explore challenging goals, to grow as individuals and most importantly, chase their dreams.”

“This is our first year at Princeton Montessori and my daughter is in the toddler program. It’s been nothing short of amazing. Teachers are phenomenal and my daughter has learned so much already!”

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“I will never cease to be amazed at the capabilities of the young child. In the Montessori environment, the very youngest students show incredible independence and competence. At Princeton Montessori School the teachers truly help the children to “help me do it myself”.”

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“When I think about my personal philosophy on education I can check all the boxes with regards to the education my daughter is receiving at Princeton Montessori. I feel the teachers motivate the students by focusing on appreciating the value of education and the diversities of peoples around the world while stressing and leveraging the power of the uniqueness in each individual student. Ultimately, the role of an educator is to shape a new generation that will create a safer and better world for the future.”

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“Princeton Montessori School is a school that exceeds any expectations imaginable. The school follows each and every child on an individual basis and nourishes each child’s academic, social, and emotional needs. It is a school where teachers appreciate all unique qualities each child brings.”

“Our daughter loves being at school. She confidently reported that she was happy with the safety measures in place, and that she felt “safe” at school. This was HUGE.”

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“Princeton Montessori School turned out to be the best investment ever. We made some sacrifices in our lifestyle in order to be able to afford sending both children all the way through 8th grade, but now we are proud to note that we have two capable, confident, well-mannered young adults who are a pleasure to be around and who continue to love to work hard in their studies.”

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“EXCEPTIONAL is the carefully chosen word to describe Princeton Montessori School. Our family has been part of the PMonts community from elementary through middle school. If I could give every child a gift that gift would be for them to experience the joy of learning every single day at PMonts. The multi-age classes provide the advantage of older students leading younger students and younger students watching the wonderful examples of the older children. The children recognize the strengths of others as being positive and not competitive. Princeton Montessori is much more than academic college prep - it is life prep!”

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“Our child previously attended a reputable public elementary school. During that time, she often complained that she was bored at school. I was concerned that the school's 'one-size-fits-all' education model was gradually dimming her thirst for knowledge. I wanted the flames of her engagement and curiosity to be fanned, not extinguished. She is now back at Princeton Montessori and I am happy to report that she is no longer bored. In fact, her inner flame has never been stronger!”

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“Our daughter has been in the infant center for only six months, but we believe it has been the most transformative and influential time of her life. The Infant Center teachers planted a little seed in our daughter’s heart, and it has grown and blossomed into a beautiful, resilient flower with their warm love and care. ...We have observed her world expanding astronomically, filled with beautiful memories of her teachers and friends. We have been thoroughly impressed and constantly reassured by the quality of education and care the teachers provide.”

“We have always been thrilled with our PMonts experience, and this fall term has sent us through the roof. We are in awe of the tireless work of the faculty and administration, who have made possible such an inspiring in-person program. I have always been broadly grateful for the PMonts education my children have been so lucky to receive; this summer and fall, I felt grateful each and every day.”

“As a parent (and faculty member), Molly and I are beyond grateful for PMonts. Our children are SO happy here. I am more of a believer than ever before. Miles was fine at his public school but the difference is really clear - here, he is not just fine - he is totally thriving and so happy! I'm amazed.”

“"Princeton Montessori School students are open to diverse backgrounds, curious to learn new things, strong in their leadership and presentation skills, and confident. Thank you for providing an educational environment that encourages a child's total development. We know it is an incredible gift." -Middle School Parent”

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