Lead Primary Montessori Teacher – International Montessori Academy – Bellevue, WA

International Montessori Academy is a private school serving Toddlers through Fifth Grade across three campuses in Bellevue and Seattle, Washington. IMA presents a broad range of multi-lingual experiences by blending the foundations of Montessori practices with language immersion. IMA offers bilingual and full immersion programs in English, Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin to foster the development of a world language.

o Toddler Programming: 15 months – 2 ½ years old

o Primary Programming: 2 ½ – 6 years old

o Elementary Programming: 1st – 5th Grade

West Bellevue Campus: Toddler, Primary and Elementary Programming

2227 112th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

Eastgate Campus: Toddler and Primary Programming

14929 SE Allen Road, Bellevue, WA 98006

Capitol Hill Campus: Toddler and Primary Programming

1715 E. Olive Way, Seattle, WA 98102

An IMA teacher is highly motivated, passionate, and excited about supporting children as they grow and develop.

IMA is seeking to hire a Lead Primary Teacher for the current school year at the West Bellevue Campus. Looking for an applicant that is available to begin by May 1, 2020.

This Lead position is in a Chinese Bilingual classroom. The Lead Teacher will speak and engage in English while the Assistant Teacher in the classroom will bring in Chinese as the language of immersion.

Qualifications:

· Must be 18 years of age or older

· High school diploma required

· Fluent in English, Native language of English preferred

· Experience working with children in a school/childcare program for at least 1 year. Experience as a Lead Montessori Teacher for at least 1 year preferred.

· Primary Montessori Certification Required

· Please communicate if you have an specified visa or OPT requirements IMA needs to accommodate upon hire

SCHEDULE AND BENEFITS

· Full-Time position, Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

· Competitive monthly salary

· Benefits include Medical, Dental, enrollment in 401(k)

· Paid vacation, holidays and time off in alignment with the school calendar and breaks

· Paid sick time

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $0.00 to $42,000.00 /month

Experience:

• childcare/teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Lead Teacher: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Location:

• Bellevue, WA 98004 (Required)

License:

• Primary Montessori (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Remotely:

• No