The Montessori School of McLean (MSM) is seeking a part-time Science Lab teacher for Kindergarten through 6th Grade students, for the 2024-2025 school year. We have a robust hands-on Science Lab program that compliments the Science lessons within the Montessori classroom. The Science Lab teacher collaborates with the classroom teachers to ensure curriculum continuity, and provides students with fun hands-on lessons, as well as Makerspace activities. The ideal candidate has experience with teaching children aged 5-12 years, has knowledge of or experience with the Montessori philosophy, holds a degree related to teaching Science, and most importantly, is warm and caring and works well with children and colleagues. 

MSM was founded in 1973 with one elementary and one primary classroom. Over the past 50 years it has grown into a thriving school community with nearly 225 students from Toddler through Upper Elementary. Located in the bucolic town of McLean, Virginia, MSM attracts families from across Fairfax and Arlington Counties. With four spacious acres, MSM offers an AMS-accredited learning environment for students ages 2-12 with toddler, primary, lower elementary classrooms, and upper elementary classrooms.

In addition to the core Montessori philosophy, MSM students are fortunate to enjoy a broad enrichment curriculum that includes supportive features such as:

• Outdoor Classroom with gardens and a greenhouse
• Science lab
• Technology lab
• Art studio and makerspace
• Large Multi-Purpose Room with sound and lighting for musical and dramatic performances
• Spanish center
• Library with a wide range fiction and non-fiction
• Large campus with natural features, a playground, and a sports court and soccer field for physical education

Successful Candidates will possess the following:

• A love for and deep commitment to working with children in the most formative years of their educational journey
• A warm and positive demeanor in all interactions with students, faculty, staff, and parents
• Strong communication skills with students, faculty, staff and parents
• A growth mindset in presenting and leveraging lessons to support the educational success of elementary students
• The ability to be collaborative and flexible, working with a dynamic teaching team to foster and encourage innovation and excellence in teaching within the Montessori pedagogy
• The ability to prepare and maintain an orderly, attractive, and clean environment in the classroom

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience

Benefits

• MSM offers a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance and paid time off 
• Salary commensurate with education and experience
• Opportunities throughout the year for professional development to enhance and augment individual growth and classroom teaching
• A vibrant faculty and staff that shares a passion for the Montessori philosophy

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