Employment Opportunities at Alcuin Montessori School
Come join us and become a member of a Montessori community with a strong history, and an even brighter future at Alcuin Montessori School. Established in 1961, Alcuin Montessori is located in Oak Park, Illinois and is among the oldest Montessori schools in the United States. With programs for children ages birth through 8th grade, we are looking for bright, motivated and innovative individuals to become a part of our family.
Alcuin Montessori’s mission is to inspire a lifelong commitment to intellectual exploration and personal excellence by providing an outstanding educational community founded on rigorous academics, independent thought and individual development. Our teachers are both AMS and AMI certified, and are supported by a strong administration and a partnership with parents. Alcuin offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a myriad of opportunities for professional development.
Our student body consists of families from Oak Park, Chicago and neighboring towns and suburbs. Alcuin also offers a strong enrichment program that includes: art, Spanish, theater, fitness instruction, music, and swimming lessons.
Alcuin is walking distance from public transportation and many educational amenities the village has to offer including the Oak Park Public Library, Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Hemingway Home and Museum, and Cheney Mansion.
Senior Elementary (9-12) Teacher or Intern
Alcuin is looking for a dynamic and passionate Senior El teacher or intern for the '23-'24 school year. Competitive salary and benefits, professional development and a supportive work environment. Join our team of Montessori professionals and experience the Alcuin tradition as we celebrate over 60 years in education. Submit your résumé and cover letter (Word or PDF format, please) to Gina Gleason, Executive Director.
Middle School (12-14) Teacher or Intern
Alcuin is looking for a dynamic and passionate Middle School teacher or intern for the '23-'24 school year. Competitive salary and benefits, professional development and a supportive work environment. Join our team of Montessori professionals and experience the Alcuin tradition as we celebrate over 60 years in education. Submit your résumé and cover letter (Word or PDF format, please) to Gina Gleason, Executive Director.
Elementary Spanish Teacher
Part-time Spanish teacher for 4th - 8th grade. Native Spanish speaker with past teaching experience in the elementary grades required. Montessori experience a plus. Approximately 20-25 hours per week following a school year calendar. Flexible schedule and opportunities for full-time hours, if needed. Submit your résumé and cover letter (Word or PDF format, please) to Gina Gleason, Executive Director.
Substitutes and Assistant Teachers
Join our amazing team of Montessori leaders! Assistant teachers for infants and toddlers and substitute teachers needed immediately at all levels from Primary–6th grade. Make a difference in the life of a child in a safe and nurturing in-person education setting.
Qualifications include:
Roosevelt Assistants (at our Infant and Toddler Level)
Infant/Toddler assistant teacher needed for immediate start. Previous Montessori infant/toddler or childcare center experience a plus. 30 plus hours per week. Competitive salary and benefits. Please submit résumé to ggleason@alcuin.org.
Montessori Lead Primary Teacher (Kindergarten and Pre-School)
1. Knowledge of the Montessori philosophy and curriculum.
2. Develop academic curriculum, lessons and learning materials specific to the needs of each child in the classroom.
4. Complete observational evaluations of each child per the schedule set by the school.
7. Maintain and submit current academic and school records, individual and class curriculum and observational evaluations, conference reports and other educational records.
9. Participate in the development and presentation of parent education and orientation programs.
10. Develop and maintain on-going communication with parents in order to develop and maintain a collaborative partnership.
Minimum Skills Required: (1) Knowledge of the Montessori philosophy and curriculum; (2) Develop class curriculum, lessons and learning materials specific to the needs of each child in the classroom; (3) Prepare and maintain the appropriate age level classroom environment with the appropriate educational tools and work for students.
Supervisor: Primary Level Director
Travel: No travel required.
Work Location: 324 N Oak Park Ave; Oak Park, Illinois 60302
Please email résumé to Gina Gleason, Executive Director. Alternatively, please mail résumé to Gina Gleason, Executive Director of Alcuin Montessori at 324 N Oak Park Ave; Oak Park, Illinois 60302. Please reference “Job #1001” on the first page of the resume.
Alcuin Montessori does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Alcuin Montessori is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Illinois State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.
Alcuin Montessori’s mission is to inspire a lifelong commitment to intellectual exploration and personal excellence by providing an outstanding educational community founded on rigorous academics, independent thought and individual development. Our teachers are both AMS and AMI certified, and are supported by a strong administration and a partnership with parents. Alcuin offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a myriad of opportunities for professional development.
Our student body consists of families from Oak Park, Chicago and neighboring towns and suburbs. Alcuin also offers a strong enrichment program that includes: art, Spanish, theater, fitness instruction, music, and swimming lessons.
Alcuin is walking distance from public transportation and many educational amenities the village has to offer including the Oak Park Public Library, Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Hemingway Home and Museum, and Cheney Mansion.
Senior Elementary (9-12) Teacher or Intern
Alcuin is looking for a dynamic and passionate Senior El teacher or intern for the '23-'24 school year. Competitive salary and benefits, professional development and a supportive work environment. Join our team of Montessori professionals and experience the Alcuin tradition as we celebrate over 60 years in education. Submit your résumé and cover letter (Word or PDF format, please) to Gina Gleason, Executive Director.
Middle School (12-14) Teacher or Intern
Alcuin is looking for a dynamic and passionate Middle School teacher or intern for the '23-'24 school year. Competitive salary and benefits, professional development and a supportive work environment. Join our team of Montessori professionals and experience the Alcuin tradition as we celebrate over 60 years in education. Submit your résumé and cover letter (Word or PDF format, please) to Gina Gleason, Executive Director.
Elementary Spanish Teacher
Part-time Spanish teacher for 4th - 8th grade. Native Spanish speaker with past teaching experience in the elementary grades required. Montessori experience a plus. Approximately 20-25 hours per week following a school year calendar. Flexible schedule and opportunities for full-time hours, if needed. Submit your résumé and cover letter (Word or PDF format, please) to Gina Gleason, Executive Director.
Substitutes and Assistant Teachers
Join our amazing team of Montessori leaders! Assistant teachers for infants and toddlers and substitute teachers needed immediately at all levels from Primary–6th grade. Make a difference in the life of a child in a safe and nurturing in-person education setting.
Qualifications include:
- College degree (for elementary assistants).
- Experience in a classroom setting.
- Familiarity with Montessori a plus.
- Please send your résumé to Gina Gleason, Executive Director.
Roosevelt Assistants (at our Infant and Toddler Level)
Infant/Toddler assistant teacher needed for immediate start. Previous Montessori infant/toddler or childcare center experience a plus. 30 plus hours per week. Competitive salary and benefits. Please submit résumé to ggleason@alcuin.org.
Montessori Lead Primary Teacher (Kindergarten and Pre-School)
- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Communication or similar (a bachelor’s degree in any discipline is acceptable)
- Certification: American Montessori Society (AMS) Teacher Certification
- Minimum Years of Experience: None
- Supervision: None
1. Knowledge of the Montessori philosophy and curriculum.
2. Develop academic curriculum, lessons and learning materials specific to the needs of each child in the classroom.
- Curriculum includes math, reading, writing, science and cultural studies
- Keeps current in subject matter knowledge and learning theory and is willing to share this knowledge for the continual improvement of the school's curriculum.
- Develops lesson plans consistent with established guidelines and goals.
- Plans individual and group learning activities designed to meet instructional objective and student’s needs.
- Incorporates into planning all diagnostic information available for children in the classroom
4. Complete observational evaluations of each child per the schedule set by the school.
- Informal observations completed daily/weekly for each child
- Formal observations specific to a curriculum area or developmental milestone completed monthly
- Formal observations focused on kindergarten readiness in preparation for 1 st grade
- Review prior academic student records in order to develop a foundation of understanding regarding each student’s educational abilities, learning and needs.
- Assesses student strengths and weaknesses on a frequent basis, provide appropriate activities to address student needs and generate progress reports as required.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records.
- Meet with parents/guardians of students per the scheduled conference time, twice yearly.
7. Maintain and submit current academic and school records, individual and class curriculum and observational evaluations, conference reports and other educational records.
- Utilize the Montessori Records Express (MRX) system
- Maintain student academic files as required by Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
9. Participate in the development and presentation of parent education and orientation programs.
10. Develop and maintain on-going communication with parents in order to develop and maintain a collaborative partnership.
Minimum Skills Required: (1) Knowledge of the Montessori philosophy and curriculum; (2) Develop class curriculum, lessons and learning materials specific to the needs of each child in the classroom; (3) Prepare and maintain the appropriate age level classroom environment with the appropriate educational tools and work for students.
Supervisor: Primary Level Director
Travel: No travel required.
Work Location: 324 N Oak Park Ave; Oak Park, Illinois 60302
Please email résumé to Gina Gleason, Executive Director. Alternatively, please mail résumé to Gina Gleason, Executive Director of Alcuin Montessori at 324 N Oak Park Ave; Oak Park, Illinois 60302. Please reference “Job #1001” on the first page of the resume.
Alcuin Montessori does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Alcuin Montessori is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Illinois State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.
