Careers

Employment Opportunities


Mountaineer Montessori School is planning for our milestone 50th year, and we are seeking staff excited to be a part of our team of dynamic, curious and dedicated educators committed to nurturing each child’s unique potential through an expansive, high-quality Montessori program.


We are currently accepting applications for Plus Assistant positions in our after school program. Please apply at your earliest convenience here.


Beyond these positions, we continue to welcome general expressions of interest from educators interested in our school. To get the conversation started, please email a cover letter and resume to MMS Head of School Jennifer Carriger.


About Mountaineer Montessori:


MMS is a vibrant, independent non-profit education community founded in 1976 in the heart of Appalachia. We offer a time-tested, fully-implemented Montessori program for children ages 2 through Middle School.

 

MMS is West Virginia’s original Montessori school and an American Montessori Society Accreditation Candidate School-the gold standard for Montessori programs. Our positions offer a rewarding opportunity to experience authentic Montessori, learn from and work with a strong group of amazing educators, and be a part of a thriving community-based organization that has been leading the way for innovation in education in West Virginia for 50 years.

 

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:


  • Ongoing professional development for all positions
  • Potential for Montessori credential training sponsorship
  • Expanded benefits package
  • 401K with employer contribution
  • Tuition discount
  • Year-round and 10-month academic year schedules are available

 

MMS staff members also enjoy:


  • Supportive families and positive school culture
  • Beautiful campuses and classrooms and abundant green space
  • Opportunities for year-round employment through participation in our Campessori program
  • Bottomless tea and coffee! 


 

“Working at Mountaineer Montessori School has opened me up to new experiences and has shifted how I understand the world around me,” says Alasha Al-Qudwah, an Upper Elementary Guide who joined our staff in 2016. “MMS and the Montessori curriculum have also guided me in great self-transformation, a gift that only grows as I continue working with and supporting our students.”