Careers

is a growing school that places high value on individuals who are energetic, optimistic, talented, and want to make a difference. We look for people who are dedicated to the ideals of Montessori education and we strongly believe that great teachers are our best asset.

Become an employee at MMS!

At Milwaukee Montessori School, we build extraordinary academic foundations based on our students’ intrinsic motivations and natural interests, while maintaining a balance between tradition and innovation.


School is never boring for our students, and it’s never boring for us! While we offer many of the benefits you might find at other schools, we provide so much more for your personal and professional development: a purposeful, positive, and stimulating work environment and well-trained, experienced, and supportive faculty and administrators working together as we educate youngsters to become an informed, committed, and difference-making generation.


We seek creative people who know how to ask great questions, who have excellent technical skills, and who enjoy team sports! We encourage anyone who has a desire to teach, along with a solid undergraduate degree in an academic major such as mathematics, chemistry, history, biology, world literature, or technology, to apply. 


Career Opportunities

Montessori Toddler and Childcare Teacher


Milwaukee Montessori School, has an immediate opening for a dedicated and experienced toddler/childcare teacher for a full-time, year-round position. Children range in age from eighteen months to six years old. This full-time position requires someone with a passion for early childhood education and the ability to work seamlessly within a team.


This position is a full-time, year-round position. Shifts are 7-8 hours long, between 6:45am - 6 pm, and remain stable each week.


Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Working collaboratively to design and continuously improve the toddler and childcare programs in alignment with our learning objectives.
  • Creating and maintaining a prepared environment that is well-ordered, clean, and inviting, encourages student exploration and growth, and facilitates each student’s growing concentration and independence.
  • Follow and enforce school standards and procedures.
  • Observing each child’s individual progress to plan future learning activities that are developmentally appropriate for each student.
  • Investing in the whole child. You understand that meeting the emotional needs of each student is a primary task of the Montessori educator with a proven understanding of and sensitivity to the developmental attributes of the Toddler (18 months - 3 years) and Children’s House (3K-5K) student.


Strong Candidates will have:

  • The position does not require prior experience but it is helpful. This position requires a willingness to learn, the ability to accept all feedback and implement suggestions as prescribed
  • Understand the value of punctuality, pulling one's weight in a team environment, getting along with colleagues, and a detailed eye for order and cleanliness.
  • Desire to collaborate and contribute to a progressive school environment
  • Excellent verbal communication skills and emotional control are required for a bustling environment
  • Must be able to lift at least fifty pounds


Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour


Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
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Ballet Teacher


Milwaukee Montessori School is seeking a Ballet teacher to provide instruction on Fridays for two age groups:


  • Ages 4-5: 1:30 - 2:15 PM
  • Ages 6-7: 2:30 - 3:15 PM


The ideal candidate will be experienced in ballet, teach the elements of ballet, maintain an orderly classroom environment, and arrive punctually. Days and times can be flexible.


For more information, please contact Monica Van Aken at mvanaken@milwaukee-montessori.org.


Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 2 per week

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Milwaukee Montessori School (MMS), its Board and employees, will not discriminate against any employee, applicant, student, or their families because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, ancestry, pregnancy, marital or parental status, physical, mental, emotional or learning disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by federal or state law. This provision shall include but not be limited to the following: admissions, programs, activities, services, employment, upgrading, demotions or transfer; recruitment or other compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. MMS further agrees to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities.