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List of 6 items.

  • Afternoon Teachers

    Harborlight seeks Teachers for our Upper School grades 4 through 8. 

    Teacher positions available to start ASAP. Part-time hours, with
    opportunities for career growth and full-time advancement. Montessori teacher training is available to candidates who are interested in pursuing professional studies.
     
    Priority will be given to candidates with qualifications including: 
    -Experience with this age group
    -MA EEC Teacher preferred
  • Substitute Teachers

    Harborlight seeks a substitute teacher who is willing to work across the grades and engage in all aspects of classroom duties: recess, routines, delivery of instruction, and restoring the classroom environment. The preferred candidate will have knowledge of child development, developmentally appropriate practices, cultural competency, and creative instructional strategies for teaching and learning in a student-centered environment. 
     
    Position available starting ASAP. Part-time/per diem schedule.  Professional advancement and Montessori training available.
     
    Priority will be given to candidates with qualifications including: 
                -21 years of age
    -Possesses culturally competent instruction and social/emotional learning practices
    -Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
    -MA EEC teacher qualifications a plus
  • Teachers, Children’s House

    Harborlight seeks Montessori Teachers for our Children's House level (PK-Kindergarten). Co-Teacher and Lead Teacher positions available. 
     
    Full and part-time positions available. Salary commensurate with credentials and experience; benefits include: ongoing professional development, health and dental insurance, paid time off, holidays and vacation time, opportunities for career growth and advancement. 
     
    Priority will be given to candidates with qualifications including: 
    -Montessori Credential (3-6) AMI, AMS, MACTE
    -Bachelor's Degree or advanced degree preferred
    -MA EEC Teacher REQUIRED of all candidates
     
  • Montessori Teacher Interns

    Harborlight in collaboration with Montessori Institute - New England (www.mi-ne.org) offers a career pathway in Montessori Professional Studies (Birth- 3 Years or 3 - 6 Years). This teacher residency program affords aspiring Montessori teachers the opportunity to earn their Montessori teaching credential with or without the Masters in Montessori Teaching. 

    -Apply today at www.mi-ne.org 
    -Send your resume and letter of interest to Rachel McAlpine, Director
    rmcalpine@harborlight.net 
     
  • Upper Elementary Teacher (Grades 4-6)

    Harborlight seeks an engaging full-time teacher for well-established Upper Elementary classroom. This teacher will work cooperatively with Upper Elementary faculty. The position responsibilities include support of classroom operation including, delivery of instruction, communication with families, creating and maintaining a beautiful Montessori environment, engaging student life opportunities, and working in the Extended Montessori Program.  The preferred candidate will be skilled in student-teacher relationship building, demonstrate a willingness to participate in school meetings and faculty committees, attend field trips and overnight class trips.
     
    Position available for the new academic year and may start as early as August. Salary commensurate with credentials and experience; benefits include: ongoing professional development, health and dental insurance, paid time off, holidays and vacation time, opportunities for career growth and advancement.
     
    Priority will be given to candidates with qualifications including:
    -Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
    - Harborlight will sponsor Montessori teacher training tuition at a MACTE accredited teacher education program or its equivalent.
    -Teaching experience preferred
  • Montessori Middle School (Secondary I) Teacher

    Harborlight seeks an engaging full-time teacher for well-established Middle School (grades 7-8) classroom. This teacher will work cooperatively with Upper School faculty team. The position responsibilities include support of classroom operation including, delivery of instruction, communication with families, creating and maintaining a beautiful Montessori environment, engaging student life opportunities, and working in the Extended Montessori Program.  The preferred candidate will be skilled in student-teacher relationship building, strong DEIB advocate, participate in school meetings and faculty committees, and attend day and overnight class trips.
     
    Position available for the next academic year and may start as early as August. Salary commensurate with credentials and experience; benefits include: ongoing professional development, health and dental insurance, paid time off, holidays and vacation time, opportunities for career growth and advancement.
     
    Priority will be given to candidates with qualifications including:
    -Master's Degree or equivalent preferred.
    -Montessori Secondary I credential from MACTE/AMS/AMI required. Secondary I-II credential preferred.
    -Advanced Math teaching experience preferred.

To Apply

Candidates should send a letter, resume, and three written references to: 
Michael Bowler, Head of School

Harborlight is an independent day school currently enrolling 285 students from infant through grade eight. Serving Beverly and its surrounding towns since 1973, Harborlight is a leader in Montessori education and the lab school for Montessori Institute – New England, a Montessori teacher education program. Harborlight is accredited by the American Montessori Society and Association of Independent Schools in New England.

Harborlight welcomes candidates who add to the diversity of our school community and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging in their teaching and learning. We encourage applications from historically underrepresented communities. Harborlight believes that everyone is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national or cultural origin, sexual orientation, family style, political belief, military or veteran status, disability or other characteristic protected under federal or Massachusetts law. Harborlight makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. The school’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation and benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.



About Harborlight

Harborlight Montessori is a non-profit, private, independent, school for students from Preschool through Grade 8.

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