Employment Opportunities

Why Work At Monarch Montessori of Denver?

Monarch Montessori is two schools under one roof. First Steps is a private non-profit school and Elementary is a public charter through Denver Public Schools. We are a close community and many of our students continue through both schools as confident and independent young leaders. Monarch has two language paths to choose from. Starting in primary we have a Dual Spanish/English path and an English only path. Additionally, Monarch boasts a five acre property to continue the learning in the outdoors with our Outdoor Learning & Urban gardens program. 

– Montessori embodied through and through

– Have fun while you work- school spirits days, Fall Festival, and Earth Day celebration

– Supportive teaching team and attentive administrators 

– Diversity welcomed! We respect and celebrate ALL individuals

– Room for career advancement, and tuition support

– 5 Acre outdoor learning environment! We have CHICKENS, a solar oven, 3 greenhouses, half-mile peace path, and more. 

– Amazing students with creative minds and kind hearts! 

Kindergarten/1st Grade and 2nd/3rd Grade Lead Teacher Positions:

Responsibilities: Curriculum implementation, material preparation, classroom management, parent communication, meetings, conferences, record-keeping and data assessment.

Requirements:

• Elementary Montessori teaching certification (required)
• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Colorado teacher licensure or willingness/ability to attain Colorado teaching licensure, including passing the relevant PRAXIS exam(s)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and certifications. See salary scale on school website. Range $43,000- $71,000.
• Strong benefits package (Free Health plan, Dental, Life, Short-term Disability, Hospital & Accident Insurance)
• 12 months of salary for only a 10 month work schedule
• Enrollment in PERA (public employee retirement)
• Opportunities for additional pay stipends for after school tutoring, summer camp and more

To apply: Send Resume and Cover Letter to Laura Pretty/Executive Principal at lpretty@monarchm.com

Why Work At Monarch Montessori of Denver?

Monarch Montessori is two schools under one roof. First Steps is a private non-profit school and Elementary is a public charter through Denver Public Schools. We are a close community and many of our students continue through both schools as confident and independent young leaders. Monarch has two language paths to choose from. Starting in primary we have a Dual Spanish/English path and an English only path. Additionally, Monarch boasts a five acre property to continue the learning in the outdoors with our Outdoor Learning & Urban gardens program. 

– Montessori embodied through and through

– Have fun while you work- school spirits days, Fall Festival, and Earth Day celebration

– Supportive teaching team and attentive administrators 

– Diversity welcomed! We respect and celebrate ALL individuals

– Room for career advancement, and tuition support

– 5 Acre outdoor learning environment! We have CHICKENS, a solar oven, 3 greenhouses, half-mile peace path, and more. 

– Amazing students with creative minds and kind hearts! 

SUMMARY OF DESCRIPTION: The Dual Language Instructional Coach is a critical lever in improving student achievement at Monarch Montessori. This role is a part-time position, but the specific amount of time can be negotiated. The role of the coach is to build teacher capacity and their understanding of instructional practices as related to literacy, dual language instruction, and supporting second language acquisition for English and Spanish speaking children in our 2-way, 90/10 dual language model. Montessori experience and training is a positive additional skill, but is not necessary for this position. An instructional coach is a learner who models continuous improvement, works to support teachers in Monarch’s mission of providing a high quality Montessori education for all students, and through their role illustrates our vision of a life long learner utilizing the prepared environment, mixed age groupings, and a holistic education that respects and promotes the diversity of its population. In the early months of the 2022-2023 school year, the Instructional Coach may serve to support one classroom directly. 

The Instructional coach will promote reflection, provide guidance and structure where needed, and focus on strengths, collaboration and common issues of concern. They are responsible for ensuring high-quality instruction in classrooms through modeling, co-planning, co-teaching and providing feedback to teachers. The instructional coach will demonstrate and model a passion for the mission and vision of Monarch Montessori.  This is NOT a supervisory position and DOES NOT include evaluation of colleagues. 

Below is a list of responsibilities included to support the instructional coach in actualizing their aims. This job description is not a static one and should be regularly reviewed and reflected upon to ensure UIP and SPF goals are supported.

This position is a member of the Leadership Team and reports directly to the Executive Director. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLES: 

Instructional Coach

• Model lessons in classrooms on a daily/weekly basis.  
• Meet Early Literacy grant and DPS ELA-S requirements and support school vision and direction in achieving goals
• Support the instructional development of all teachers in understanding the CCSS curriculum, the use of varied assessments (DIBELS/IDEL, iStation, MAPS, and other forms of progress monitoring data), and data analysis, in partnership with the Leadership Team.
• Build strong relationships with teachers, assistants, administrators, and other support staff.
• Provide direction and coordination for how the Montessori curriculum is taught consistent with UIP goals and recognized best instructional practices.  
• Create an articulated schedule with building administration. 
•  Assist teachers in understanding Monarch’s mission and core values.  
• Provide technical support to collaborative teams within buildings. 
•  Assist teachers with resources, materials, tools, information, etc. to support classroom instruction and planning, including new resources. 
•  Support teachers and school leaders in using data to improve instruction on all levels.
• Assist teachers with planning and pacing of lessons, the development of differentiated lessons, and the selection of best practices to meet the needs of their students.  
• Support teachers by helping with the ―strategic how of teaching — share multiple instructional strategies/processes with teachers during planning times.  
• Informally observe (non-evaluative) lessons and provide feedback for a teacher’s professional growth and students’ success.  
• Develop staff members’ knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors through a variety of professional development targeted topics and designs aligned with the UIP and school-wide Instructional focus areas. 
•  Develop coaching plans for teachers to ensure student improvement, including a long-term plan for peer to peer observation opportunities. 
• Lead the development of systems and structures to improve teacher practice.
• Provide job-embedded informal professional learning beyond the coaching responsibility by utilizing opportunities to model lessons, upholding Conscious Discipline and Montessori tenants of Instruction, as well as the school’s instructional focus areas. 
• Participation in weekly Leadership Team meetings, Full Staff Meetings, and additional MTSS committees as requested by committee lead
• Submit a weekly coaching log and any pertinent data requests/coaching documentation.  
• Serve as modified Grade Level Lead for the Dual Language team:
  • Lead weekly data team meetings and support weekly planning meetings
  • Serves as the first point of contact for general questions from guides, including needs for new materials, questions about expectations
  • Serves as first point of support when guide is struggling to meet expectations 
  • Participates in weekly Instructional leadership team (ILT) meetings.
  • Serves as a communication conduit between teachers and school leaders.
  • Ensures Dual Language team is represented in decisions by gathering their thoughts on important decisions being made in Leadership Team meetings prior to ILT meetings

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual and bi-literate English/Spanish 
• At least 5 years of successful teaching experience in a dual language classroom
• Experience in title 1 schools
• Strong content knowledge of the Science of Reading and experience teaching literacy skills in Spanish and English to students in grades K-3 
• ELA-S certification through Denver Public Schools and/or qualified for ELA-S certification (Endorsement or degree related to Bilingual Education, demonstration of Spanish ability through PRAXIS or other DPS-accepted assessment)
• Interest in and affinity for child-centered educational approaches, particularly the Montessori model (experience or training in Montessori a plus!)
• Previous school leadership or coaching experience preferred (not required) 
• Knowledge of Conscious Discipline, Daily 5, and/or Wonders/Maravillas curriculum at a plus (not required)

Compensation is as per the Monarch Montessori Elementary payscale, which can be found here. This is an urgent position eligible for a bonus for taking on a hard to staff position late in the summer. 

To apply: Send Resume and Cover Letter to Laura Pretty/Executive Principal at lpretty@monarchm.com

Why Work At Monarch Montessori of Denver?

Monarch Montessori is two schools under one roof. First Steps is a private non-profit school and Elementary is a public charter through Denver Public Schools. We are a close community and many of our students continue through both schools as confident and independent young leaders. Monarch has two language paths to choose from. Starting in primary we have a Dual Spanish/English path and an English only path. Additionally, Monarch boasts a five acre property to continue the learning in the outdoors with our Outdoor Learning & Urban gardens program. 

– Montessori embodied through and through

– Have fun while you work- school spirits days, Fall Festival, and Earth Day celebration

– Supportive teaching team and attentive administrators 

– Diversity welcomed! We respect and celebrate ALL individuals

– Room for career advancement, and tuition support

– 5 Acre outdoor learning environment! We have CHICKENS, a solar oven, 3 greenhouses, half-mile peace path, and more. 

– Amazing students with creative minds and kind hearts! 

Montessori Toddler Lead

Responsibilities: Guiding learning and social-emotional development for children ages 18 months through 3 years. Fostering Montessori principles, potty learning and parent relations for a class of 9 children with a full time assistant teacher and monthly classroom budget. 

Primary Dual Language Lead

Responsibilities: Leading a classroom of 20 primary students’ ages 3-5 years with a full time assistant teacher and monthly classroom budget. Spanish is spoken 90% of the time and all lessons are completed in Spanish. Students come from both English and Spanish speaking backgrounds.

Benefits For Toddler and Primary Lead:

• Robust insurance benefit package with health, dental, short term disability, life, vision, hospital and disability insurance.
• 27 Paid holiday days AND 15 PTO days
• Discount on staff child enrollment
• Salary is competitive and reflective of education and experience. Range $17- $26/hour

Requirements For Toddler and Primary Lead:

• Montessori Teaching Certificate (required)
• Early Childhood Teacher Qualified (required)
• Native Spanish speaker and English proficiency (required for Dual language position)

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to First Steps Director, Brenda Rangel at brangel@monarchm.com