Job Description
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Part-Time Spanish Guide to join our team. This role involves leading Spanish language instruction for students across various age groups and fostering a love for the Spanish language and culture through engaging, age-appropriate lessons.
Hours
This is a part-time position, two days a week. Please indicate in your cover letter if you have specific time constraints we would need to consider. Our school day runs from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in Spanish, both spoken and written.
- Experience in teaching or working with children, preferably in a Montessori setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful learning environment.
- Interest or experience in permaculture or outdoor education is a plus.
Apply
If you're interested in joining our school community, please send your resume and cover letter to the address below. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color (BIPOC), lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and gender diverse people are all strongly encouraged to apply. Our school community seeks to help each child build the adult of their future and engender respect for the differences of others doing the same. Part of this includes developing an appreciation for and building a community with those of different spiritual beliefs, cultural heritages, racial and gender identities, economic backgrounds, and other affiliations. The land surrounding and supporting the school also inspires and informs our work as we guide the children to become global citizens and stewards of this land and our planet.
Our Story
Catskill Montessori School is a unique institution that harmoniously blends the principles of Montessori education with a deep-rooted commitment to permaculture, which we call ‘Earth Stewards.’ "Permaculture" is a term introduced by non-indigenous peoples, which reflects the ecological understanding and traditions initially embodied by Indigenous communities in their respective regions. We recognize that this concept can be utilized to contribute to the erasure of these Indigenous identities and their original practices.
We opened our doors in September 2020 with a single early childhood 3-to-6-year-old class and one lower elementary 6-to-9-year-old class held in a beautifully restored 1700s barn. Four short years later, our school has blossomed, serving toddlers through 6th grade across five authentic Montessori classroom communities. Our campus now spans two meticulously converted barns and a charming stone farmhouse, each filled with history and character. Our next growth phase includes a secondary program for ages 12-18.
Parallel to our educational expansion, our farm has thrived and grown. The land now supports a working 3000 square foot greenhouse, fruit orchards, a traditional Indigenous Three Sisters Garden, and a budding Food Forest. Our outdoor and forest classrooms are home to various farm animals—Nigerian dwarf goats, hens, and ducks—all inhabiting a landscape with woods, trails, creeks, and rivers.
The soul of our school resides not only within classrooms but also in the rich history and natural beauty of our surroundings. The repurposed Dutch and Gambrel barns and the 1792 Farmhouse now nurture young minds. Restoration work has breathed new life into these historic structures, preserving their beauty while integrating 21st-century energy-efficient upgrades.
Our school sits humbly on lands that have been inspiring imaginations for millennia. The Mahicannituck River, once the life source for the Indigenous people known as the host tribes, graces this land. Burget Creek, a river tributary, meanders through the southeastern tip of our property. Against the backdrop of the majestic Catskill Mountains to the west, it's hard not to feel a profound sense of awe and privilege to be the current stewards of this land.
Employment Opportunities
Catskill Montessori School is seeking educators to join our growing school community as we embark on the next phase of our strategic growth, including launching our Secondary program and expanding our school facilities. This is an exciting opportunity for educators eager to join a school community that blends authentic Montessori instruction with outdoor education.
As we head into our fourth year of operations, our staff will grow to reflect the enthusiastic and increasing demand from local families as well as those moving to the area to join our school community. We’re seeking dynamic, engaged, hard-working team players to join our community and grow with us.
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