Current Openings

2025/26 Special Education Teacher (Full-Time, 180 day contract; beginning 8/4/2025)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Arizona Department of Education Special Education K-12 certification with English content area required
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Master’s Degree  in education, special education, or other education-related fields.     
• Experience in a public and/or Montessori school setting.   

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Reports directly to the Assistant Director in all pertinent matters or areas of concern;
• Assist with development and implementation of an overall academic support program for specified age levels in conjunction with the teachers’ individual needs for each class.  This may include lesson planning, presenting group lessons, providing additional follow-up support to individual students, supporting Assistant Director, substituting, etc.; 
• Provide Special Education instruction to students on IEP as directed by the Assistant Director;
• Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of IEP Pro software, Special Ed requirements and individual student IEPs and 504 plans.
• Demonstrates competency to deliver a multi-dimensional program that supports the needs of individual children within the Montessori framework; 
• Is open to continuous self-improvement and self-evaluation with evidence of improvement and development based on the differentiated staffing model; 
• Evidence of basic computer literacy/competency; 
• Demonstrates competency to deliver an educational program based on the individual child; 
• Models positive attitudes and courteous behavior for all children and adults and will prepare all other visitors and teachers to model the same respect when working with children in this area;
• Demonstrates competency to provide effective, innovative instruction with a balance of Montessori materials integrated with the Arizona State Standards; 
• Assist Assistant Director with coordination of annual standardized testing
• Implementation of ELL program and testing
• Analyzes standardized test results with the Directors
• Coordinates Move on When Reading requirements 

The Haven Montessori School offers a supportive and positive work environment, with many opportunities for individual growth.

• A flexible benefit allocation included in gross pay
• 8 days paid time off, 3 professional development days, in addition to many school breaks and holidays
• Discounted tuition for preschool students
• Salary commensurate with education and experience according to Haven Montessori’s compensation schedule.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please send your cover letter, application and resume to info@havenmontessori.org.  Please no phone calls.  The position will close on March 31, 2025 at 5pm. To learn more about the Haven Montessori School please visit www.havenmontessori.org.

The Haven Montessori Children’s House and Charter School and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

Substitute Teaching Assistants (as needed; we keep applications on file)

Haven Montessori School seeks individuals interested in working with all age groups (infant through 6th grade) in a mixed-age setting.  The substitute positions are very flexible, and successful applicants can set their own availability and schedules. We do ask for availability at least three days a week between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00pm.
The successful applicant should be flexible, able to communicate and collaborate with staff, take direction from lead teachers, and be patient and compassionate.   Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree preferably, but will consider at least 2 years experience for the right person. Applications may be downloaded below and returned with other requested materials to info@havenmontessori.org.

We offer competitive pay at $17.50/hour. Children of full-time employees receive priority enrollment as well as a 50% tuition discount. At Haven Montessori we strive to provide a rich and nurturing educational experience for all children that will inspire peaceful relations and a lifetime love of learning. Haven Montessori School is a mixed age setting of infants through sixth grade students, with a strong emphasis on teaching independence, self-direction, self-motivation, and exploration.

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