Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School seeks a Montessori Upper Elementary Guide for the school year 2012-13, and beyond. This is a full-time, permanent position to begin August, 2012.

Now in its fourth year, LCMCS is an Oregon Public Charter School serving children in the east of the Portland, Oregon area with a high-quality, tuition-free Montessori program. Located in the beautiful agricultural area of Damascus, just 30 minutes both from Portland and from Mt Hood, our school includes a Kindergarten, Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary classrooms. We also have a fee-based Children’s House program. We need a trained Upper Elementary Guide to develop a new classroom for our growing program.

LCMCS has a warm, positive staff culture that encourages professional learning, with an AMI Montessori-trained administrator. The school’s sponsoring school district is very supportive of the school, and classrooms have a full complement of beautiful new Montessori materials and furnishings.

The ideal candidate has three or more years of Montessori Elementary experience and Oregon State Licensure, or the eligibility to obtain this credential or Oregon Charter School Registry. Salary is commensurate with the School District scale, and the compensation package includes professional development opportunities, medical/dental insurance, and enrollment in the excellent Oregon PERS retirement fund.

Interested candidates should provide a cover letter and resume to:
Melissa Harbert, Administrator
Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School
PO Box 365
Gresham, OR 97030

Phone: 503.427.0803 – Fax: 503.855.3017
Email:  mharbert@lcmcs.org
Website: http://LCMCS.org

Sunstone Montessori School is looking for an AMI-trained Elementary Guide with energy, creativity and a commitment to Montessori principles to teach a well-established, vibrant 6-9 class.  Sunstone Montessori School is a thriving community of Montessori professionals, dedicated parents and enthusiastic students.  We currently have three Children’s House classes and three elementary classes.  We are dedicated to Montessori pedagogy including the 3-hour uninterrupted work cycle, fully-equipped classrooms, free flow between indoor and outdoor environments and a thriving Going Out program in all three of our elementary classes.  Our Guides integrate physical education, arts, environmental education and community service into the curriculum.   At Sunstone you will have the opportunity to work with experienced colleagues who are deeply committed to professional growth and Montessori pedagogy.    We offer competitive salary and benefits.