Employment

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Childpeace Montessori School. Our community is a thriving mixture of new members and some who have been involved for decades. Childpeace supports the growth and development of all members of the community, students and staff alike. Previous Montessori experience is not required for many positions. We can provide information, exposure, and education to people new to Montessori.

Childpeace teachers are selected for their professional talents and consistent and loving concern for the children in their care. Constant and ongoing observation by the guide is the bedrock of our program. All Childpeace guides are fully trained and AMI-certified and most also hold masters degrees in education. In addition, elementary and middle school students have access to specialists in many fields, including Spanish language, physical education, arts education, individual music instruction and dance.

Working with Children is Joyous

Our staff work with hundreds of toddlers through adolescents in their educational journey every year. Childpeace classrooms offer a beautiful, vibrant environment in NW Portland three blocks from the Willamette River near several urban parks, walking trails, and restaurants. Our school is located within several blocks of major bike and bus routes with many staff commuting by bike and bus. Childpeace supports our staff with a competitive salary structure and benefits package, a program rooted in AMI standards, a commitment to professional development, beautiful and well equipped classroom environments, strong administrative support, and a dynamic working community of Montessori professionals.

Current Job Postings

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending plans, and 401(k) retirement savings. Childpeace also offers support for professional development and a staff tuition discount (for enrolled children) upon hire. Our
generous paid time off allowance covers school closures and more.

All individuals must register with Oregon Department of Education Early Learning Division, Central Background Registry prior to hire.

Additional requirements for some positions upon hire within 30 days:

• Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certificate
• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN)
• Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety (ICCHS)
• Prevention is Better Than Treatment (PBTT)

We are located in urban NW Portland and easily accessed by bike and public transportation. Childpeace supports our staff with a competitive salary structure and benefits package, a program rooted in AMI standards, a commitment to professional development, beautiful and well equipped classroom environments, strong administrative support, and a dynamic working community of Montessori professionals.

Interested applicants are invited to submit the following documents:

• A cover letter describing where you are in your professional journey and why you are interested in this position
• A resume detailing education, professional experience, and relevant training and certifications
• Two references with their contact information and your connection with them

*No phone calls please.

Nondiscrimination Policy

Childpeace Montessori School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, physical or mental ability, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws in the admission of otherwise qualified students or in the administration of its educational policies or programs, hiring, or employment practices.

Positions Available For Various Backgrounds and Levels of Experience

Childpeace values responsibility, educational excellence, love of learning, sustainability, and equity as important characteristics of our learning community. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, particularly those from historically underrepresented groups, whose personal and professional experiences will help us work toward our vision to shape the future of our world through the cultivation of inquisitive minds and socially responsible young citizens.

Substitutes play a critical role in maintaining the continuity of the classroom experience. We are always interested in recruiting substitutes for our Toddler Community, Children’s House, Elementary and Middle School programs.

Childpeace has been listed in the top 20 best large nonprofits to work for in Oregon by Oregon Business magazine, and has been listed as a top 100 Best Nonprofit to work for in Oregon. Childpeace has also been named one of the 100 Best Green Companies to Work For by Oregon Business magazine.

Professional Development

Professional development is a valuable tool at Childpeace. We want to nurture a community that supports excitement, growth, and exploration. Community members intensify student learning by expanding their own knowledge and skills, and commit to achieving the educational goals of the school as a whole.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Childpeace is committed to equity and justice. We value the diversity of our families, students and staff. We believe these values are essential to student success. Childpeace does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, physical or mental ability, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws in the admission of otherwise qualified students or in the administration of its educational policies or programs, hiring or employment practices.