CAREERS AT HARPETH MONTESSORI

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Our goal at Harpeth Montessori is to spark a lifelong love of learning in all children. We work with parents and children to create an exceptional learning experience based on time-tested Montessori principles, firmly grounded in our unique set of values.

To deliver this experience, we need to continue to build our incredible team of motivated and passionate educators and administrators. Come join us on this important mission to provide children the tools to live happy and fulfilled lives.

The Harpeth Montessori Difference

What we offer our Employees:

Support. We are a small, private, family-owned school with involved owners that support each employee. The leadership team is available to support you with your professional and personal goals.
Autonomy. We welcome and encourage teachers and staff members to bring their experiences and best practices into our school, as they align with our school values and guiding principles.
Tuition Discount. If you would like your child to attend our school and we have availability, you will receive 50% off tuition.
Health Benefits. We pay 90% of the monthly health insurance premium, if you opt to use our Health Insurance program.

Our Values:

At Harpeth Montessori, our values help guide our everyday actions so that we can achieve our mission. We believe that in order to build our thriving Montessori community, it is essential for these values to be upheld by our staff, students, and families.

Teaching Children How to Think, Not What to Think
Growth Mindset and Love of Learning
Explore Nature
Foster Community
Character Matters

The People we are seeking:

Respectful. Humble. Quick to point out the contributions of others and slow to seek attention for their own. Share credit, emphasize the team, and define success based on team’s overall mission.
Growth Mindset. Always looking to do more and learn more. Self-motivated and does not need to be pushed by a manager. Constantly thinking about the next step and next opportunity.
Open Minded & Collaborative. Tend to know what is happening in a group situation and how to deal with others in the most effective way. Good judgement and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of words and actions.
Passion for Education. Passion for early childhood education and the Montessori pedagogy.

The Requirements:

Must be 21 years of age or older.
For lead positions, must possess an undergraduate degree and have a Montessori certification.
Alignment with school values and mission.

At Harpeth Montessori, we value building a community of people with diverse backgrounds. We cherish economic, political, and religious freedom. Employment is granted without discrimination to sex, race, color, religion, or national origin.