Join the CMC Team
Thank you for your interest in joining our team! No Montessori experience or training is required to contribute to CMC. We are eager to hear from anyone interested in supporting our mission of providing affordable, fully-implemented Montessori education and childcare to an intentionally diverse community of families in ways that promote social and environmental responsibility.
Please review the job descriptions below and apply for the position you believe would be the best fit for you right now. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Position Descriptions
Children's House Guide (accepting applications now for hiring timelines throughout 2022 and 2023)
Lead a group of 2.5 to 6 year-old children as well as Children's House Assistants in creating an academically and socially supportive Montessori community. Admissions at CMC are ongoing, or rolling, with the goal of creating communities of 24 children, balanced in age, gendered traits, and other needs. Each Children’s House team will be comprised of three individuals when fully enrolled and staffed: the Guide and two Assistants. Assistants’ schedules will include Before and After Care hours and will overlap only in the middle of the school day to support lunch, outdoor time, nap and staff breaks. Full-year or school-year only employment options at Community Montessori Columbus will be based on staff interest and summer enrollment levels.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
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Bachelor’s Degree in any field
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AMI Primary Diploma
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At least three years experience working in a Montessori setting in any capacity
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A deep sense of the value of order and consistency in the creation and maintenance of classroom schedules and the prepared environment
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An authoritative approach to discipline where high levels of warmth and support are coupled with high expectations and consistent boundaries
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Intellectual curiosity and an ability to model a lifelong love of learning and developing new skills
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Commitment to the values outlined in CMC's mission
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An ability to effectively communicate with families of students in ways that exercise discretion, respect the child, and are responsive to individual dispositions and backgrounds
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Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, stay on feet and active for large portions of each work day, and model appropriate physical activity for children, indoors and out
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Comfort and ability with cloud based record keeping, attendance, and communication platforms
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Ability to provide proof of or obtain up-to-date vaccination against: Diphtheria; Tetanus; Pertussis; Measles; Mumps; Rubella. A negative tuberculosis test may also be required.
Children's House Assistant (accepting applications now for a hiring timeline of two weeks to six months from application)
Join our Montessori-trained Children’s House Guides, mixed-age community of children, other staff and committed families in developing an academically and socially supportive Montessori community. Take on responsibility for enrolled children during either our Before or After Care programs. No Montessori or Early Childhood Education experience is required!
Part-time and full-time positions are available; benefits for all those working full-time include health, dental, vision, life insurance, significant professional development opportunities, a fee waiver for eligible children, and paid time off. Hourly wages are currently in the $15 - $18/hour range and will be determined based on previous experience and job performance at CMC. Please see Full Job Description below for details.
On-call Substitute (accepting applications now for a hiring timeline of two to three weeks from application date)
Support the entire school community by being on-call to substitute for staff during scheduled and unscheduled absences. Ongoing opportunities to observe in all learning environments will be prioritized in order to make substitution more seamless. No previous experience with Montessori is required to work at Community Montessori Columbus.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
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Experience working with young children in group settings
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An authoritative approach to discipline where high levels of warmth and support are coupled with high expectations and consistent boundaries
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Fluent spoken and written English skills
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An ability to observe, remember, and implement the routines and boundaries of fellow staff members and each Children's House community at CMC
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An interest in and ability to support Community Montessori’s mission including fully-implemented Montessori
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Strong communication skills including good judgement around when and what to communicate to fellow staff, children, and children’s family members
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Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, stay on feet and active for large portions of each work day, and model appropriate physical activity for children, indoors and out
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An ability to work with flexible start and end times each day (e.g., anywhere from 7:15 AM - 6:15 PM)
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Ability to provide proof of or obtain up-to-date vaccination against: Diphtheria; Tetanus; Pertussis; Measles; Mumps; Rubella. A negative tuberculosis test may also be required.
Administrator/Director (no current openings)
Support Community Montessori by taking on administrative responsibility according to experience and ability. Areas of responsibility may include: outreach/marketing; enrollment; human resources and staff management; bookkeeping (including payroll and invoice processing); supporting current families (including at the front desk); scheduling and planning professional development and family events; fundraising; and/or grant writing. Work with the Director and the entire staff to keep CMC running smoothly. Represent CMC to the public and all active stakeholders in ways that support the school’s mission and vision. Maintain well-organized, welcoming and efficient office and/or reception areas.
Directors work with the entire staff and report to Taylor Dautremont (Founding Director), helping to determine areas of individual responsibility, including hours at CMC, as appropriate.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
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A Bachelor’s Degree in any field
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Experience in the administration of nonprofit organizations (especially high-quality childcare and/or the early elementary programs of independent schools)
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Experience and confidence in marketing, outreach, and/or enrollment for a high-quality early learning program (childcare center and/or independent school)
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Experience and confidence in bookkeeping (especially processing payroll and invoicing current clients)
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Strong communication skills with exceptionally good judgment around when and what to communicate to fellow staff, children, children’s family members, and prospective families
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Adaptable digital communications, office suite, bookkeeping, and technical/digital repair and troubleshooting skills
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Strong ability to create and maintain temporal, physical, and digital systems of organization
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Ability to balance the demands of a desk job with occasional physical activity involving lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs and/or the care of young children
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An interest in and ability to support Community Montessori’s mission including fully-implemented Montessori
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Ability to provide proof of or obtain up-to-date vaccination against: Diphtheria; Tetanus; Pertussis; Measles; Mumps; Rubella. A negative tuberculosis test may also be required.
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Native or fluent skill level in language(s) other than English
More About Working at CMC and Living in Central Ohio
In the fall of 2022 — after three and a half years of leasing space — Community Montessori Columbus purchased 5400 Karl Rd. Columbus, OH 43229 from Karl Road Christian Church. We now operate the nearly 15,000 sf, mid-century church building on over three acres while sharing it with three Christian congregations as well as a long-standing Alcoholics Anonymous group.
Our location places us at the center of the neighborhood of Forest Park both logistically and socially, however, we attract staff and families from all over the North and East Sides of Columbus and across Central Ohio. Our school's neighborhood and the North Side of Columbus, OH generally offer a variety of benefits. The cost of living is lower than many other comparable neighborhoods in similar cities. It also offers a diversity of welcoming communities. Columbus - the 14th largest city in the country - is the heart of a fast growing metropolitan area of just over 2 million people. Downtown Columbus is just a 10 to 15 minute drive south from most points on the North Side. Central Ohio is also home to a well-maintained network of metro parks, several major rivers, and a growing network of bike trails.
We have high expectations for Community Montessori Columbus and a lot of work ahead of us to make our mission and vision a reality! We’re looking for flexible, self-starting, self-aware individuals who will bring their devotion to working with children and commitment to deepening their Montessori practice to CMC each day.
Our priority is to build a team devoted to the long-term success of Community Montessori Columbus and one another. To help achieve this, we provide competitive compensation and benefits packages (including: health, life, dental, and vision insurance options; ample paid time off; a fee waiver for dependent children; and professional development opportunities). Community Montessori Columbus is an equal opportunity employer. Our mission will be well served by bringing together a diverse staff that is representative, at all position levels, of the communities and families we serve. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job. Please read the position descriptions above and choose the position that is the best fit for your skills and experience. Be sure to open and read the full job description for the position you choose to apply for before completing the appropriate application form. We appreciate your time and interest and look forward to getting to know you better!