Join Our Staff
If you’re interested in joining our school community, please send your resume and cover letter to jiannaconi@magnoliamontessorischool.net with the subject as the position you are applying for.
We are a private school dedicated to the Montessori method, and we recognize that our teachers are our greatest assets! Magnolia respects and admires our teachers for choosing such a noble profession and are honored when great teachers choose Magnolia Montessori School as their place of employment! We are a close knit and passionate community of teachers. Our school is growing, and with that growth means more opportunity to help build our school community.
Open Positions (2024-2025 School Year):
- Infant/Toddler Lead Guide-MACTE certification required
- Primary Guide -MACTE certification required
- Music Teacher
- Foreign Language Teacher- Montessori Trained
- Classroom Associate Guides
We are located in beautiful Hunterdon County, NJ and our role, as a school, is to create a safe and inclusive environment, where children feel pride in their personal identities and backgrounds. Magnolia Montessori School is working toward creating and promoting a culture of compassion, kindness, and equitability in the world. As Dr. Maria Montessori reminds us, “education is the best weapon for peace” (Education and Peace).
We offer competitive salary, based on training level, experience and longevity in addition to health benefits and a 401K plan.
Ideal candidates have experience with that classrooms’ age level and strong connection with the Montessori method.
You can see our interviewing and hiring process outlined below:
| Step | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage | First contact… if yes, then -> | School visit… if yes, then -> | Team interview… if yes, then -> | Selection Process |
| Tasks | 1. Application review 2. Phone interview | 1. School tour 2. Classroom observation 3. Give lesson (if Guide Position) | 1. Informal meetings 2. Formal interviews | 1. Reference checks 2. Offer of employment |
First Contact
- Application Review: We will review your resume and cover letter. If there is any additional information we need from you, we will request it via email.
- Phone Interview: We want to learn about you, answer any questions you have about working here, and convey a few vital pieces of information to you.
School Visit
- School Visit: This is your opportunity to tour our school, experience the culture, get a sense of our classrooms and have any questions answered.
- Classroom Observation and Lesson: You will observe a classroom at the level you are applying for and then offer an appropriate lesson if you are looking for a guide position. The Head of School will observe you.
Team Interview Visit
- Connecting: This is your opportunity to connect with others at our school, experience the culture, talk to some of our staff, and have any questions answered
- Formal Team Interview: We want you to get to know our teachers, staff and your potential coworkers. We also want them to know you and how you will fit in at Magnolia Montessori School. You will typically meet with 2 or 3 members of our team for a formal interview.
Final Selection
- Reference Checks: We use references to understand your strengths and growth areas more deeply. The candor we receive here helps us prepare coaching and development plans tailored to your needs.
- Offer of Employment: After speaking with your references, the Head of School will provide you with a contingent offer of employment. If accepted, you receive the school staff handbook and a date for your first orientation meeting.
