Washington Montessori School (WMS) seeks an experienced Montessori educator as our next Director of Education. Located in beautiful Litchfield County, CT, WMS is less than an hour from Great Barrington, MA, less than two hours from NYC, and an easy day trip to Boston.

The primary purpose of Washington Montessori School is to educate children and to teach and nurture the skills necessary for success in a changing world through a foundation of Montessori philosophy and principles and best educational practices. WMS also upholds the highest standards of independent school education as articulated in the Standards of the Connecticut Association Independent Schools, Principles of Good Practice of the National Association of Independent Schools, and the American Montessori Society’s Philosophy and Practice and Code of Ethics.

Applicants must have a background in Montessori education, certification at at least one of the focus levels, strong teaching and curriculum development experience, and at least a bachelor’s degree. The primary focus of this position will be at the Toddler through Upper Elementary levels, with a support role in the Middle School program. While the emphasis is on in-person learning, successful candidates will demonstrate a capacity to oversee concurrent distance learning. Strong communication skills, the desire to work collaboratively as part of a team, and the ability to integrate curriculum across subject areas and classrooms are critical. Successful candidates will join a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking teaching community of over 50 individuals serving 270 students from 18 months through 8th grade.

Some of the responsibilities of the Director of Education include:

• Mentoring all teachers
• Facilitating communication and collaboration between all classrooms at each level
• Collaborating with classroom teachers, learning support services, and outside providers to support the growth of all students
• Partnering with parents and teachers together to help each child achieve her best.
• Providing Montessori expertise to the community through presenting and facilitating presentations of Montessori curriculum and philosophy
• Collaborating with the Head of School to identify and hire new teachers
• Leading the ongoing curriculum review process (except middle school)

Our Mission: Washington Montessori School is an engaging and substantive academic environment supported by a deeply-rooted and diverse community of families and educators. Our students learn to recognize their individual and collective potential, develop thoughtful approaches to learning, and choose paths to responsible and fulfilling lives.

Interested candidates should contact Kerry Dorton kdorton@washingtonmontessori.org