We are looking for Early Childhood Course Instructors/Field Consultants for the 2025 & 2026 program year.

East Bay Montessori Training is an undergraduate Montessori Teacher Education Program offering a year-round Montessori Early Childhood (3 – 6-year-old) Teacher Credential Course. The center is MACTE accredited and AMS affiliated. 

Classes are held approximately every other Saturday for 4-8 hours each.

Applicants are required qualifications:

o Early Childhood Montessori Credentials 

o Teaching experience with adults.  This can include parent education, or leading teachers.

o Minimum 3 years teaching experience in a Montessori 3-6 classroom.

o Current AMS membership, or willing to obtain one.

o Evidence of 30 hours of continuing professional development in the past three years

o Recommended a Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college/university or its equivalent, however minimum requirement of a secondary education diploma (high school diploma), plus an approved professional portfolio that documents educational achievements.

Recommended Skills:

o Good verbal and written communication skills

o Computer Skills

o Team worker

o Creative

o Flexible

Benefits: EBMT offers a competitive salary commensurate with the credentials and experience of applicants.

Contact Information: 

Director: Robin Stearns

Phone: (925) 395-7299

Email: eastbaymontessoritraining@gmail.com 

East Bay Montessori Training is an entity of Christian Montessori Education Center of the East Bay.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs or hiring.

Open Posting

$20-$26/Hour depending on Experience and Education.

We are a unique school weaving our faith in Christ into a Montessori prepared environment. The children learn from the Bible through hands on materials, learn grace during meal times, and teachers pray with the children as needed.

We have all Montessori areas in the classroom and a kindergarten class.   Our aim is to have credential Montessori teachers fill every position at our school.  However sometimes we may have opportunities for others who do not hold their credentials yet. 

Please fill out a Teacher Application and we will contact you shortly for a interview. In addition please send your resume to preschool@fpcconcord.org and add the correct subject line heading to your email.

Positions we are looking for

ECE Garden Teacher-Part Time (8:30-1:00)

The Garden teacher is in charge of our children's garden and incorporating it into the children's day with tending and planting.  

Required Teacher Qualified (minimum 12 ECE units), with Montessori training (preferred AMS ECE credentialed).  Please submit resumes to: preschool@fpcconcord.org and place “Garden Application” in subject line. 

Posted: 03/07/25

Description:

Starlight Montessori School in beautiful Benicia is now accepting applications for a Teacher to work Monday through Friday from 12:000 to 5:00.

Requirements:  Must have experience working with 3-6 year olds, and have at least 12 ECE  units, Montessori experience even better. 

$18-25/hour.  Pay is commensurate with education and experience but will be competitive. 

Starlight School is a high quality preschool with an excellent reputation. We are small and community oriented attracting families from both Solano and Contra Costa counties. Please send resume and cover letter to info@starlightschool.com, attention Parisa Kelly

Posted 03/07/32

Who We Are

Join our vibrant and compassionate team! Growing Light is devoted to providing enjoyable, supportive and energetic teaching teams. Master Montessori Lead teachers, teacher assistants, and pre-school teachers work together in harmony to create enriching, nurturing, educational and fun activities for the well being of the lives and hearts of the children.

In addition to the Montessori Educational environments, we encourage and support each teacher to share their unique qualities and interests such as yoga, music, dance, artistic expression, creative games and sports. With team spirit we are all stronger together, enjoy our daily experiences and are more fulfilled in our careers.

Please contact us to learn more about our current or upcoming positions at one of our Growing Light Montessori Schools!

Grow with Growing Light

GLMS also provides pre-authorized education contributions to ensure that these courses can be a source of regular, personal growth as well as within the organization. Teachers who complete their training courses are eligible for promotions and increases in compensation based on their current roles and future commitments. In addition to providing experienced teacher mentorship, in person classes and online training throughout the year. GLMS encourages all of our teachers to participate in ongoing education courses to both build their knowledge and help them grow in their careers.

Montessori Teacher-Oakland

Qualifications:

Graduated from accredited Montessori training program

Minimum 12 units of early childhood education that include: child development, child, family, and community, and curriculum

Minimum 6 months experience working with children

Responsibilities:

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 3:00PM

Plan, supervise, and carry out an effective program for the class in accordance with the philosophy of the school and Montessori teachings.

Reports to the Director for supervision.

Maintain communication with parents - in person or email.

Conduct parent teacher conferences.

Gear the program to the needs of the individual children with concern for interests, handicaps, talents, etc.

Treat each child and staff member with care and respect.

Be responsible for the décor, appearance, and learning environment of the classroom.

Maintain petty cash receipts.

Send out a weekly newsletter via email to families in your classroom including but not limited to updates on the monthly theme, special activities and photographs of the children from the week.

Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs, including in-service staff meetings.

Compensation:

$31.00-$33.80/hr PLUS paid breaks based on experience, class size and completed course work.

401K retirement benefit with 5% employer match.

Generous personal time off, holiday & vacation package provided in addition to 5 weeks paid vacation over school holidays

Ongoing training opportunities in addition to pre-authorized education contributions.

Contact Kim Cabinte at kim@growinglight.net 

Part Time Teacher-Lafayette, Moragoa, Oakland

Qualifications

Minimum 6 units of early childhood education that include: child development, child, family, and community, and curriculum

Minimum 6 months experience working with children

(A partially qualified Teacher must have 6 months teaching experience, 6 units and be continually enrolled in ECE courses until successfully completing 12 units. (A partially qualified teacher falls under the assistant role in the wage scale until completing all 12 units.)

Responsibilities:

Schedule: Monday through Friday 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Substitute and childcare hours also available.

Assists and oversees the children at all times

Helps to plan and carry out the after school activities and schedule with co-teachers

Ensures all students are signed out prior to leaving the campus

Reset classrooms, playgrounds, and shared spaces daily for a clean, safe school environment

Communicates with the main day Head Teacher to ensure uniform parent interactions and carry individual students goal into the afternoon

Communicates any issues, ouch reports, parent requests/questions that arise to the campus director

Attends scheduled staff meetings and continuing education as provided by the Director, including in-service training of the staff.

Compensation:

$22.36-26.52/hr PLUS paid breaks based on experience, class size and completed course work.

401K retirement benefit with 5% employer match.

Generous personal time off, holiday & vacation package provided in addition to 5 weeks paid vacation over school holidays

Ongoing training opportunities in addition to pre-authorized education contributions.

Contact Kim Cabinte at kim@growinglight.net  

Posted 03/07/25

Step by Step Montessori School is currently seeking a qualified Teacher Assistant to join our team. We offer competitive wages, opportunities for professional development with credits toward additional courses, and a 401(k) matching program for employees.

We’d love to meet passionate and dedicated candidates for this role!

If you are interested, please reach out to Miss Marzi at (925) 788-8688 or email your resume to Marzihaghigi1@gmail.com.

Posted 03/07/25

Garden Montessori School has been in operation since 1978. We are a small Montessori preschool of 20 children with a morning program 9-12, M-F. We are located in a quiet neighborhood in Westside Danville. Please visit our website: www.gardenschool.net

The Montessori assistant teacher supports the teacher in preparing and maintaining an orderly, attractive, and inviting space. They provide another pair of observant, attentive, eyes and ears. Classroom assistants are crucial in contributing to the warm environment specifically designed to develop independence in the children.

Hours-8:30-12:30 Monday-Friday

22-25.00/hour depending on experience

Minimum of 6 units of ECE units to start. Montessori experience desired, but if not, must be willing to learn the philosopy.

If you are interested, please reach out to Colleen at colleen@gardenschool.net