join our team
We are always excited to meet others who share our passion for fostering the next generation of creative and confident global leaders. To foster these positive qualities in students, we look for similar qualities in the applicants who seek to contribute to what we do every day. Please see the positions below to apply to join the Prime Foundation Montessori School team/job pool. You will be contacted if your experience meets our needs. Many thanks!
PART-time aftercare teacheRS FOR PRIMARY AND ELEMENTARY
Prime Foundation Montessori School in North Potomac, Maryland, seeks extended-day assistant teachers for our 3-6-year-old program and its 1st grade through 5th grade program.
This part-time position would work on a 3:00–6:00 PM regular Monday–Friday schedule with options for additional hours for qualified candidates. Positive interaction with students, parents, faculty, staff, and visitors to the school is expected every day in every situation. This is an entry-level position with excellent opportunities for advancement in all fields of education. In addition, there are general duties that include transitions, outside play time, snacks, and a variety of other activities.
The salary is $18 per hour, and we would like the person to enroll in 45 or 90 hours of an early childhood or preschool learning class, for which we will pay the fee. If hired and all required documents are in order, the individual may begin immediately.
QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Childcare or teaching experience in a professional setting where children come first (school, camp, summer pool, church, etc.)
Excellent interpersonal skills: makes positive connections with people easily and naturally
Calm and approachable; not easily irritated or frustrated
Communicates well orally and in writing, is fluent in English
Discreet and trustworthy: must be able to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner and also communicate effectively when sensitive information must be shared for the good of the individual or community; Share information appropriately
Time management skills
Kind and generous team player
High school diploma required, current or recent college student preferred
Job Type: Part-Time (3:00 pm–6:00 pm), In-Person
Hours Per Week: 15
Pay: $16–18 per hour
HOw To Apply
Click “APPLY NOW” below and fill out the Application Form.
Attach your resume and cover letter.
We ask all qualified candidates to please refrain from making phone calls to the main school office. All inquiries must be made via email to nfo@pfmschool.org.
You will be contacted if your experience meets our needs. Many thanks!
DAYCARE ASSISTANTS/AIDE
We are looking for dynamic, creative, and dedicated daycare assistants to join our school.
Seeking daycare assistants for our toddler and primary programs—from 2 years old to 4 years old (pre-school, prekindergarten).
Childcare experience in a professional setting where young children come first is preferred but not required. (school, family childcare, daycare, camp, summer pool, church, etc.)
Different daycare assistant opportunities are available for full-day (8:00 am to 4:00 pm), (8:30 am to 5:00 pm) and aftercare (3:00 pm to 6:00 pm) Monday through Friday, with opportunities for additional hours for event staffing and childcare.
HOw To Apply
Click “APPLY NOW” below and fill out the Application Form.
Attach your resume and cover letter.
Candidates are also welcome to call our main office at 240-744-0400 with questions.
You will be contacted if your experience meets our needs. Many thanks!
subtitute teacherS
We are looking for dynamic, creative, and dedicated substitute teachers to join our school.
Seeking substitute teachers for all of our grades and programs—from 2 years old, pre-school, prekindergarten, kindergarten, and elementary grades 1st through 5th grade. Montessori training is preferred but not required.
Different subbing opportunities are available for full-day (8:00 am to 4:00 pm) and aftercare (3:00 pm to 6:00 pm) Monday through Friday, with opportunities for additional hours for event staffing and childcare.
Experience working with children is required. Please outline your experience working with children in your cover letter.
Those candidates for early childhood education grade levels with 45- and 90-hour training/certification will get precedence.
HOw To Apply
Click “APPLY NOW” below and fill out the Application Form.
Attach your resume and cover letter.
We ask all qualified candidates to please refrain from making phone calls to the main school office. All inquiries must be made via email to info@pfmschool.org.
You will be contacted if your experience meets our needs. Many thanks!
montessori teacherS for primary and elementary
Prime Foundation Montessori School in North Potomac, Maryland, is looking to hire experienced teachers for our primary and elementary classes.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of teaching experience with the age group of interest and/or experience teaching in a Montessori classroom, a contagious love of learning, and leadership qualities that are evident in and out of the classroom.
Successful candidates will have the following:
B.A. or B.S. in a related field (Education, Psychology, Subject Matter such as Math, Science, History, etc.) and five years of experience teaching.
Montessori Training For Age Groups of Interest.
The ability to learn new skills quickly and to adapt easily to suit the needs of the student, environment, or situation.
The attitude of a team player.
Experience in a diverse and international environment and a positive connection to the vision and mission of the school.
Successful candidates will also demonstrate the following qualities:
Ability to build positive connections with students
Highly organized, including the ability to develop systems, processes, and curriculum components when there is a need for change.
Kind, caring, and peaceful nature
Excellent communication skills
Interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to and work with a wide variety of people and audiences (other teachers, students, parents, prospective families, etc.).
Minimum Education Required
4-year degree
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Paid time off
Tuition remission (Dependent Child)
Work Computer Work Location: In person
How To Apply
Click “APPLY NOW” below and fill out the Application Form.
Attach your resume and cover letter.
We ask all qualified candidates to please refrain from making phone calls to the main school office. All inquiries must be made via email to info@pfmschool.org.
You will be contacted if your experience meets our needs. Many thanks!
