Employment Opportunities

Welcome to the Laramie Montessori School employment page! Here you will find employment opportunities for Laramie Montessori School. Please read the descriptions carefully and follow the submission directions found in them.

If Laramie Montessori School is not hiring for any full or part-time positions you may still submit your resume, references, and/or teaching certifications to our office at any time by mail or in person at 608 S. 4th Street.

Laramie Montessori School Employment Opportunities

Operations Manager Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To oversee and to manage the school’s facilities, technology, finances, appropriate accounting duties and physical operations, as well as assist the school director with administrative duties. The Operations Business Manager will report to the School Director and will work closely with the Administrative Assistant.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience in accounting and business management/operations.
Must be able to pass a background check

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Personnel/Payroll-

Ensure that Laramie Montessori financial policies are followed by maintaining internal controls, and training employees on financial and travel procedures and handling of cash
Manage all non-performance related personnel issues for all school employees including payroll, benefits, WY retirement documentation, hiring paperwork including background checks, documentation, etc
Maintain faculty and non-academic staff leave records daily and ensuring that appropriate paperwork is completed for these leave requests
Payroll checks

Technology-

Trouble-shoot and diagnose computer hardware/software issues.
Maintain relationships with third party contractors to maintain and upgrade school computers and relevant technology.
Oversee and maintain operation of all Laramie Montessori School computers and software, including security, and an up-to-date inventory of computers, software, hardware in the building

Finance-

Responsible for all cash receipt deposits to bank
Oversee business accounts and set up of accounts
Assist the School Director in procurement of supplies and materials (POs, invoices, etc.)
Coordinate, monitor and report on any school grant application or fund-raising processes.
Monitors, manages and accounts for Major Maintenance Funds
Oversees accounts receivables
Communicates with the charter school liaison for Wyoming Department of Education when needed for questions or concerns related to facility issues involving or affecting Laramie Montessori School
Runs and operates QuickBooks software to maintain monthly finance records
Keeps up to date monthly financials; bank reconciliations
Keeps up to date monthly budget and records
Responsible for billing and cutting checks
Maintaining and obtaining W-9 forms for vendors
Maintaining tax exempt status

General Operations-

Submit monthly Operations Report and attend monthly Laramie Montessori School Board meetings (ad hoc), in order to explain and answer any questions regarding germane issues
Staff the main desk and answer phones when necessary
Undertake other documentation projects as the School Director and Board of Trustees may see fit to assign.
Maintain Inventory of materials, supplies and consumables.
Maintain Employee Files as requested.
Attend required meetings and functions, including Board meetings, Committee meetings, staff meetings, school functions.

Building and Grounds-

Serve as Liaison with government agencies regarding compliance with local and state laws
Review all construction invoices and secure sign-offs from assigned facility manager as needed or required by the lending institution(s)
Ensure that school equipment is both safe and in good working order
Responsible for general maintenance and repair of building and grounds
Supervise and direct custodial personnel

Legal Compliance-

Stay abreast of changes to laws and regulations pertaining to facilities and communicate to
Administration and the Board of Trustees how such changes may affect Laramie Montessori School
Maintain contacts with the state legislature regarding charter school facilities and Laramie Montessori
School issues. This is to be done with assistance from the School Director and Board of Trustees.

Please send cover letter and resume to: Jeff Verosky, Director, Laramie Montessori Charter School, 608 S. 4th St.., Laramie, WY 82070. Email inquiries may be sent to jverosky@acsd1.org. We seek and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. May 13, 2024

Montessori Primary Grades Assistant Teacher

JOB TITLE: Primary Grades Teaching Assistant - Pre-School

REPORTS TO: Primary Lead Teacher and School Director

SUPERVISES: Students

HOURS: Full-Time

START DATE: Aug 21, 2024

This position requires patience and respect for children, and the ability to encourage the children to be independent in activities in which they are capable of completing. The ideal candidate for this position will have knowledge and experiences sufficient to assist in presenting to children activities designed to promote our mission, which is to support the development of the whole child through an authentic Montessori environment that honors the child's intrinsic motivation to learn and supports each individual's unique intellectual, physical, social and emotional development, but as a public charter school.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum requirements are enough college credits to certify as a substitute teacher and 1 year of classroom experience. Preferred requirements: BA in human development or field of education and experience in a classroom environment. Montessori teaching experience is also preferred, but we will train the right person.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB: The teaching assistant works cohesively with the lead teacher. The job duties range from organizing materials and cleaning the workspace, to facilitating the learning process for each child. Assistants will deliver lessons with the guidance of the lead teacher. Assistants are expected to support the Montessori teaching method by guiding the child through self-directed activities, allowing the child to develop at his or her own pace. The teaching assistant will foster, along with the lead teacher, a nurturing and stimulating environment. The teaching assistant will step in for lead teacher to guide and manage the classroom when lead is occasionally called away to other responsibilities.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Primary Teaching Assistant shall:

Deliver lessons and materials, as selected or created by the lead teacher; present these materials using techniques that meet the needs of all students based on Montessori and State Standards and assist lead teacher in keeping written evidence of units of study.

Be knowledgeable about human development and how to create and maintain a harmonious classroom community and develop relationships with children.

Effectively manage the classroom and guide students when the lead teacher is called away from the classroom. Be calm and respectful, peaceful and nurturing, and consistently provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students.

Assist lead teacher implementing plans to improve student performance, and maintaining required records. Follow required procedures and practices set forth by the school. Assist the lead teacher in assessment by observation, daily work, performance assessments, a student’s academic ability, and social strengths and weaknesses. The assistant teacher recognizes each student as an individual who will develop at his/her own pace and who has different interests, abilities, and family cultures.

Assist in executing class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.

Be able to prepare the environment to meet the needs of the classroom and school community. The assistant teacher keeps the classroom organized, neat, and clean.

Be responsible for updating and maintaining classroom materials on a regular basis, and knowledgeable of the school’s inventory of teaching materials.

Present and communicate in a professional manner to parents and other professionals.

Possess knowledge of and be responsible for administrative and clerical procedures. Must be knowledgeable about 21st century technology, word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Other duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher or the School Director/Principal.

Laramie Montessori School Elementary Level II Teacher

JOB TITLE: Elementary Level II Teacher (Grades 4th – 6th)

Immediate Supervisor: School Director

Start Date: July 1, 2024

The ideal candidate for this position will have the training, certification, knowledge and experiences sufficient

to lead children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth following the

philosophies of Maria Montessori.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold, or be eligible to hold, a certificate issued by the Wyoming Professional Teaching

Standards Board with an endorsement as an elementary teacher and must be highly qualified under

NCLB

• Experienced at maintaining the integrity of Montessori pedagogy amidst the political and statutory

demands of a public school system.

• Knowledge of Wyoming State Content Standards and Benchmarks

• Have the physical capacity to work with older children (includes but is not limited to: bending, minor

lifting, working on the floor)

• Highly self-motivated

Preferred Qualification:

• AMI or AMS Elementary Level I certification

• Previous experience working in field of education in a Montessori setting

• If not Montessori certified, candidate is willing to complete on-site training and other requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Curriculum, Materials, and School Performance

• Establish and maintain Montessori classroom culture, paying particular attention to the needs of

students/parents new to Montessori

• Implement and update curriculum as student needs dictate.

• Plan, prepare, and maintain all units of study, lessons, and “works”.

• Schedule guest presenters and support students in planning “Going Out” as is appropriate.

• Give presentations as needed

• Participate in training for administration of WY-TOPP

Parent Education, Meetings, Conferences

• Communicate via newsletters with parents.

• Conduct and/or implement Parent Education nights during the school year.

• Contact and meet with specialists and/or parents regarding children with special needs.

• Prepare for and schedule 2-3 individual communications with all parents during the year, including 2

parent conferences, Montessori Community Programs, parent visitations, and two Open Houses (Fall

and Spring)

• Meet individually with prospective parents and students

• Schedule parent observations for prospective parents

Record-Keeping

• Carefully observe and keep daily records on each student’s individual progression through the

classroom for the purposes of communicating to parents about student progress and to determine

appropriate presentations and availability of works for individual children.

• Offer gentle guidance to students in task completion.

• Organize a record-keeping system for aides regarding children’s works

• Complete individual Montessori records including Parent Teacher Conference forms for all students

for their permanent folders twice per year.

• Complete Report Cards according to the Albany County School District #1 reporting schedule.

Supervision of Classroom Assistants

• Participate in mentoring of assistant teachers to support effective use of Montessori principles.

Please send cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference to Jeff Verosky School Director, Laramie

Montessori School, 608 S. 4th Street, Laramie,WY 82072. Email inquiries may be sent to jverosky@acsd1.org.

We seek and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Montessori School Aide

JOB TITLE: School Aide

REPORTS TO: School Administrative Assistant and School Director

SUPERVISES: Students

HOURS: Part-Time

START DATE: August 23rd-Training Day, August 24th-Official start.

This position requires patience and respect for children, and the ability to encourage the children to be independent in activities which they are capable of completing. The ideal candidate for this position will have knowledge and experiences sufficient to supervise students and promote our mission, which is to support the development of the whole child through an authentic Montessori environment that honors the child's intrinsic motivation to learn and supports each individual's unique intellectual, physical, social and emotional development, but as a public charter school.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum requirements are a high school diploma. Preferred requirements: Experience working with and supervising children in a school environment. Montessori experience is also preferred, but we will train the right person.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB: The Montessori School Aide position is a part-time position that will work over the mid-day time period of the school day. The Aide will help prepare the cafeteria area for school lunch, supervise students in the lunchroom and during recess time, assist with the clean-up of the cafeteria area following student lunch, and work the receptionist duties for the school. The typical hours for this part-time position will be 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Monday through Friday.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Montessori School Aide shall: Be knowledgeable about human development and how to create and maintain a harmonious school community and develop relationships with children. Be calm and respectful, peaceful and nurturing, and consistently provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students. Follow the required procedures and practices set forth by the school. Present and communicate in a professional manner to parents and other professionals. Other duties as assigned by the School Director/Principal.

Please send a cover letter and resume to Jeff Verosky, Director, Laramie Montessori Charter School, 608 S. 4th St.., Laramie, WY 82070. Email inquiries may be sent to jverosky@acsd1.org. We seek and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

K-6th Grade Substitute Teachers

$14/hour

Applicant must have or must be able to get a substitute license. If you have a substitute license then please provide a copy at the time of hire. If you do not have a substitute license then there are two options:

60 credit hours of college credits or associates degree (please provide degree certificate or credit hour transcripts at the time of hire)

24 hrs of District or Montessori Professional Development and 30 hrs of classroom observation or experience (please provide certificates, letter of completion, or other documentation at the time of hire)

If you do not have a substitute license you must be able to pass a background check before being hired. Substitutes are called based on a list in order but are given to the first person to agree to it. Please bring your resume and other required paperwork to our office at 608 S. 4th Street or email Norman Frost at nfrost@acsd1.org.

Preschool Substitute Teachers

$14/hour

Must have two years of daycare, preschool, or classroom experience, have completed the Wyoming STARS training (free), and must be able to pass a Preschool DFS Background Check before being hired. Substitutes are called based on a list in order but are given to the first person to agree to it. Please bring your resume, certificates, substitute certificate, and/or proof of training to our office at 608 S. 4th Street or email to Norman Frost at nfrost@acsd1.org.

Laramie Montessori School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission or access to, treatment, or employment in, its educational programs or activities.