Employment Opportunities

Updated: January 2025

Escuela del Sol Montessori, New Mexico’s oldest Montessori school, is seeking an Elementary Guide for our 9-12, Upper Elementary Community.  

The ideal candidate for this position must have an AMS or AMI credential and classroom experience. We are looking for a person with a centered, healthy and positive attitude who understands they work in concert with families and colleagues, as well as students. A strong applicant welcomes diversity, values inclusion, is inquisitive and passionate about learning, and has great communication skills. If you have the ability to combine best practices, inspiration, humor, grace, creativity, and compassion in your teaching practice, please send a letter of interest and resume via this link.

Pay commensurate with experience; strong benefits package.  Detailed job description available upon request.

Escuela del Sol has about 170 students, Toddler through 8th grade. We are located in the heart of Albuquerque between Old Town and Downtown. Our campus is a lively, urban oasis that houses a variety of garden spaces, Montessori classrooms, and the Harwood Art Center, the organization’s community outreach program. Together with its Harwood Art Center, Escuela + Harwood is a unique and inspiring learning community. Our mission – To inspire a passion for life-long learning.

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*ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS ON A ROLLING BASIS*

Updated: January 2025

POSITION SUMMARY: Knowledge, skills and abilities required and desired:
– Willingness to learn about Escuela del Sol Montessori, Harwood Art Center, the educational philosophy and mission.
– Ability to observe children to understand their needs.
– Capacity to follow instructions carefully, carry out projects independently and manage time efficiently.
– Ability to interact and communicate with the public, colleagues and children in a respectful, friendly, courteous and articulate manner.
– Experience with children is a plus.
– Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION:
Schedule: Full- or Part-time, depending on best candidate’s availability / Monday – Friday normal business hours.
Compensation: Pay commensurate with experience and education.

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Updated: February 2025

Escuela del Sol Montessori, an AMS-accredited school, is looking for a Toddler Teaching Assistant to support our youngest students in a nurturing environment. Escuela del Sol has about 160 students, Toddler through 8th grade. We are located in the heart of Albuquerque between Old Town and Downtown. Our campus is a lively urban oasis that houses a variety of garden spaces, Montessori classrooms, and the Harwood Art Center, the school’s community outreach program. We value the arts, outdoor education, social responsibility, and classroom cultures rich in grace and courtesy. Our faculty consists of highly qualified, experienced, and engaged professionals who model the mission: “To Inspire a Passion for Lifelong Learning”.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist in maintaining an engaging Montessori classroom.
• Support toddlers’ development with care and guidance.
• Foster independence and curiosity.
• Ensure a safe, smooth classroom experience.
• Observe and share insights on children’s growth.
• Participate in professional development.
• Must be comfortable with diaper changing and assistance with toileting

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passion for early childhood education.
• Collaborative, flexible, and eager to learn.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with young children.
• Ability to interact at toddlers’ level, including lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Some Early Childhood Coursework.

WHY JOIN US?

• Supportive, inclusive school community.
• Hands-on experience in an AMS-accredited program.
• Meaningful impact on children’s early years.

If you have the ability to combine intuition, creativity, best practices, and empathy in your teaching practice, please send a letter of interest and CV via this link. 

*This position will begin in June with the possibility of subbing beforehand, and will include a training period of about one week starting in May.

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