Summer Camp Teachers

Overview

Woodland Montessori School is seeking teachers for our Summer Camp program in our Montessori Early Childhood Education environment. We are searching for individuals who are enthusiastic about early childhood education and willing to commit to our three mission driven incentives of diversity, inclusion, and environmental stewardship.

Woodland Montessori School has celebrated 55 years of successful operation supporting children and families in the Dane County Community. Woodland has a deep focus in valuing diversity and equity, the inclusion of children with special needs, and being environmental stewards to our earth. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the Montessori philosophy in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Anticipated

Start Date:

6/15/26

Anticipated End Date: 8/28/26

Anticipated Hours Per Week: 30 - 35

Schedule:

Full-Time positions with various shifts.

Salary/Wage Range:
Hourly $18.00 to $22.00

Number Of Positions: 5

• The Late Day Teacher is responsible for implementing program activities as part of the teaching team, providing help to the Lead Teacher in all areas of classroom programming. This includes, but is not limited to, carrying out Montessori philosophy, supervising children, communicating with parents, and providing a healthy and safe environment for children.
• The Assistant Teacher is responsible for supporting the morning lead teacher by preparing specific materials for the classroom, ensuring the classroom compliments and supports Montessori philosophy, planning a schedule supportive of the children, partnering with families, addressing the needs of individual children, and ensuring the classroom is complying with State and City Licensing recruitments.
• The Float Teacher is responsible for covering the scheduled or emergency absences of the WMS staff members. This includes, but is not limited to, carrying out Montessori philosophy, supervising children, communicating with parents, and providing a healthy and safe environment for children when covering a shift for Elder Camp, the Preschool, or Toddler House teachers.

• Position Requirements:
• Candidate must be at least 18 years of age to work with children at a state licensed child care facility
• State licensing required trainings to work with young children
• Must be able to pass a Wisconsin caregiver background check, which includes WI Fingerprint submission, Infant/Child CPR/First Aid, Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) training, and Mandated Reporter Training. Woodland provides paid training if needed.
• The ideal person has interest and/or knowledge of the Montessori philosophy, excitement and dedication to work with young children, a "Can Do" attitude, is a team player, and someone with the ability to develop exceptional relationships with children, parents, and co-workers.
• Preferred, but not required: BA or BS degree in education or related field, students enrolled in Education related fields at the college level, an AMS or AMI Montessori credential, Wisconsin Registry credential, or a DPI Early Childhood or Kindergarten license.

• Must be able to perform all reasonable teacher physical demands
• Must be able to lift and carry an individual weighing 50 lbs
• Must be able stand for periods greater than 6 hours
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs continuously
• Must be able to turn, squat, kneel, crouch, and bend over without issue
• Must be able to work all contracted daily hours uninterrupted (besides designated break)
• Must be able to work all weekly contracted hours

Application and Interview Process: Please complete our application and send a resume and cover letter to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Woodland is an EEO/AA employer and we value a diverse workforce.

Org:
Woodland Montessori School
Contact:
Amanda Isaksson
Web: woodland-montessori.org
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