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BulletinMotivation and Lifelong Learning at Post Oak School ........................................................1

Tribute to Dr. Theodor Hellbrügge .......................................................................................4

NAMTA 2014-2015 Conference Schedule ..........................................................................5

Cycles in Nature .................................................................................................................6

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NAMTAMARCH 2014

Motivation and Lifelong Learning at Post Oak School

by John Long

“Post Oak is the kind of school where we motivate each other to be self-motivated.” Post Oak alumna Jennie Kamin made that statement ten years ago as an 8th grade student while being interviewed for the film Doorway to Lifelong Learning, and it is more true than ever today.

In our contemporary world of “race to the top” and “no child left behind,” many critics say we have left all children behind; that high-stakes testing has gutted our schools. In response, for the past 15 years the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)* has examined students’ school ex-perience and the factors impacting motivation and lifelong learning.

In the spring of 2013, Post Oak’s first high school class participated in the High School Survey of Student En-gagement (HSSSE) along with 27,000 other high school students in private and public schools nationwide. Even compared to this self-selected group of schools that explicitly value student

John Long became head of school at Post Oak in 1995. His career as an educator began with the United States Peace Corps in Kabul, Afghanistan. In Montessori schools he worked first as a classroom assistant, and then as a lead teacher in Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, and Middle School. He has served as head of two large Montessori schools, written for professional journals, spoken at national conferences and workshops, and writes a blog titled Education by Design.John graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in English Literature, earned an M.Ed. from Cleveland State University in curriculum and instruction, and received his AMI Elementary certification from the Washington Montessori Institute. He was a founding board member of the Montessori Administrators Association (MAA) and just completed service on the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) Board of Directors. He and his wife have two kind, thoughtful, and energetic adult sons. John is an avid bicycle rider and artist.

In the spring of 2013, more than 27,000 students completed the high school survey of student en-gagement from 25 states located in all regions of the United States. Participating schools ranged in student population from 35 to 2,352 students. Public schools comprise all respondents including charter, alternative and magnet schools. Private schools are both residential and non-residential independent schools.

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engagement, Post Oak High School students showed higher levels of engage-ment and demonstrated that their school is measurably different from other private and public schools. When compared to these other schools, Post Oak High School students describe significantly higher levels when asked to rate the following:

I feel supported by teachers.•

I feel supported by other students.•

Teachers engage me in classroom discussions.•

I can be creative in classroom assignments and projects.•

I am an important part of my community.•

School emphasis on understanding ideas and information.•

School emphasis on analyzing ideas in depth.•

School emphasis on using computers and technology.•

School emphasis on building positive relationships with students.•

School experience contributed to thinking critically.•

Asked or answered questions in class.•

Talked to a teacher about your class.•

Made a presentation in class.•

Completed a formal writing assignment.•

Received feedback from teachers.•

Worked with other students on a project.•

Connected ideas or concepts from one class with another.•

This is what we expect a Post Oak student to experience at all levels, from infant community to primary to elementary to middle school to high school: high levels of engagement with an emphasis on critical and analytical think-ing, active and creative work, understanding ideas and information, asking questions, connecting concepts, constructive feedback from teachers, collaboration with peers, positive and supportive relationships with classmates and teachers.

A high school freshmen, a student new to Post Oak said, “I’m working harder than I ever did in my old school, and enjoying it more.”

The high school start-up was our “shiny penny” last year. At the same time, Post Oak’s teacher training center, the Houston Montessori Institute (HMI), wel-comed its inaugural class of nineteen trainees. HMI attracted students from around the world and over three summers will prepare them to be Montessori primary teachers. The Institute confers a diploma

*What is “student engagement” and why does it matter? Students are engaged when they are involved in their work, persist despite challenges and obstacles, and take visible delight in accomplish-ing their work. Student engagement also refers to a “student’s willingness, need, desire and compulsion to participate in, and be successful in, the learning process promoting higher level thinking for enduring understanding.”

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under the authority of the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), and is also affiliated with Loyola University Maryland, which grants credits toward an M.Ed.

These two new programs came about after several years of preparatory work, and so a successful Year One for each of them was hard-earned and duly celebrated by the board of trustees, administration, faculty, and parents. Over the past five years we have also been working to accommodate the growth of our elementary and middle school programs. During that time frame we have added new classrooms for lower elementary and upper elementary, and last year’s class of 8th graders was the largest ever in the middle school. Now we need to consolidate that growth through construction, creating additional space on the main campus. Board and administration worked intensively with the architects and the contractor last year, and will continue to do so in the year ahead. Construction is planned to begin in June 2014. We have simultaneously launched the BIGwork Capital Campaign to fund the building renovations as well as to cover start-up costs for the high school and training center. The response from current and alumni parents has been generous, and we anticipate the successful conclusion of the campaign in the year ahead.

While these strategic initiatives have demanded much attention from the board of trustees and some key ad-ministrative staff, the core work of the school, the daily classroom work of students and teachers, has carried on with focused energy and singular purpose—which brings us back full circle to the question of student en-gagement and ultimately, to the impact of Montessori education. When tech entrepreneur Jeremy Allaire was asked by The New York Times about his most important leadership lessons, he said, “One of the most important influences early on was being educated in a Montessori setting. The Montessori ethos was very formative for me because it built into me a belief in self-direction, in independent thought, in peer collaboration, in responsibility.”

The Post Oak School gave me the education and learning skills that I use to this day, and that I have used throughout high school.

-Natalie Wade, ‘09

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Tribute to Dr. Theodor Hellbrüggeby Catherine M. Nehring

It is with many thanks to NAMTA that Dr. Theodor Hellbrügge lived to see his life’s work on Montessori education for inclusion and Montessori-based special education finally introduced in the United States. On January 18, 2014, just days before his death, the Montessori-inclusion legacy of Dr. Hellbrügge was publicly showcased in Phoenix, Arizona, at the NAMTA conference Building the Inclusive Montessori Community by Professor Joachim Dattke.

Dr. Hellbrügge was one of the great innovators and pioneers of our time, thinking in revolutionary terms for his field—very much like Dr. Maria Montessori. Dr. Hellbrügge set the world standard on inclusive educa-tion almost a half century ago, he singularly invented the field of social pediatrics, he took developmental rehabilitation to new frontiers, he established Montessori medical pedagogy as an approved allied health service, much like physical or occupational therapy, in Germany. He was a leading pioneer in the new scientific field of chronopediatrics (study of biological rhythms during human development) and prehabilitation (risk reduction and prevention). Just as Dr. Montessori envisioned a new kind of teacher, a scientific pedagogue, Dr. Hellbrügge envisioned a new kind of doctor, a physician-scientist. Dr. Hellbrügge’s contribu-tions in social pediatrics, social pediatric developmental rehabilitation, and Montessori Medical Therapy have spread to twenty-three different countries during his lifetime.

Dr. Theodor Friedrich Hellbrügge October 23, 1919–January 21, 2014

Dr. Hellbrügge has an important place in Montessori history. One day, in carrying out his duties inspecting preschools for the German government, he happened to come across a Montessori Children’s House where he made an observation most unexpected: children with Down’s Syn-drome together with “normal” children. His life was changed forever, very much like Dr. Montes-sori’s life was changed forever after observing the children at the Rome asylum scurrying around after crumbs on the floor. He passionately dedicated himself, despite vigorous objections by both educational and medical establishments, to the creation of what is believed to be the first inclusion-by-design school in the world, which he called Aktion Sonnenschein (Project Sunshine;

Munich, Germany). Aktion Sonnenschein was an integrated approach to inclusive education and it recombined Montessori education with the work of Dr. Édouard Séguin using Dr. Montessori’s methods as principal inspiration and point of de-parture. Today, Aktion Sonnenschein is the world’s premier model of inclusion, where an inclusive Montessori preschool and elementary school is connected to a comprehensive children’s clinic (Kinder-zentrum) and to a children’s hospital. At this full-service inclusion school, the doctors and teachers and therapists and parents all work together in service of the special children there. The goal is optimiz-ing development through early identifica-tion, intervention, and social inclusion.

Aktion Sonnenschein, Kinderzentrum, Theodor Hellbrügge Foundation

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Enamored with Montessori education, Dr. Hellbrügge chose to partner with Mario Montessori, son of Maria Montessori. Dr. Hellbrügge worked closely with Mario in setting up Montessori teacher training for inclusive education. Dr. Hellbrügge even served as vice president of Asso-ciation Montessori International under President Mario Montessori. It is very apropos that Mario Montessori spent the last decades of his life working on projects to reconnect his mother’s life work in education back to the medical community to aid the special child. Mario not only worked closely with Dr. Hellbrügge in Munich, but also worked closely with Dr. William Argy (professor of medicine, Georgetown University) in Washing-ton, DC, in a scientific study of the rehabilitative potential of Montessori education for children with physical and mental disabilities. In a way, Mario brought his mother’s work in applying special educational methods to typical children full circle back to special children in the medi-cal arena.

Finally, it is a result of Dr. Hellbrügge’s insistence on social integration (the education of children with disabilities together with normal children) in combination with developmental rehabilitation (medical diagnosis and early intervention) that the full developmental power of the Montessori method is revealed. Through this Hellbrügge-Montessori partnership, the door was opened to a new understanding of human development and humanity. There remains a treasure here to explore to be used to further benefit special children, typical children, and inclusive society as a whole. “More than a hope, it is a promise” (Mario Montessori; January 28, 1971). Catherine Nehring and Theodor Hellbrügge, Munich, 2011

NAMTA’s 2014-2015 Conference ScheduleJuly 20-24, 2014 • Traverse City, MI Montessori Whole-School ManagementSM: A Professional Development Course for Administrators, Tier II: The Art of Strategic Planning

September 18-21, 2014 • Cleveland, OH Keepers of Alexandria: Dedication of the Center

October 9-12, 2014 • Baltimore, MD Grace and Courtesy: Civility for Life

November 13-16, 2014 • Seattle, WA Fostering Montessori Preparedness for Global Citizenship

January 15-18, 2015 • Dallas, TX Montessori Frontiers for Social Impact: Ages 0-6/12-18 Special Event—Montessori Whole-School ManagementSM: A Professional Development Course for Administrators, Tier I: First Principles

February 13-16, 2015 • Atlanta, GA NAMTA’s Adolescent Event at the AMI/USA Refresher Course

April 9-12, 2015 • Hartford, CT Montessori Public-Private Partnerships: Education for Sustainable School Communities

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Cycles in NatureIn July last year a group of 8 middle school students from Pacific Crest Montessori School in Seattle, WA set out on their bikes to ride 200 miles to the 2013 International Montessori Con-gress in Portland, OR. This was the start of something new and powerful with impact reaching far beyond a bike ride. The Portland congress was the first time ever that adolescents were invited—and given a voice—at a Montessori congress. The idea to bike there was inspired by

the first Cycles in Nature event held in May of 2013; students from Australia, Thailand, Mexico, the US and Canada spent a day on bicycles participating in a grassroots initiative to build a global ado-lescent Montessori network. But, most importantly, these students represent the beginning of a movement that empowers Montessori students to make the world a better place.

The students’ participation in the Congress was a testament that it’s time to embrace the Montessori youth community in a bigger way. And that’s what Cycles in Nature is all about.

It is more than a day of fresh air and exercise. With a dedicated local and global fundraising component, it gives students a way to feel relevant in the world. So, we are dedicating May 2014 to cycle together to:

Create a network of empowered Montessori youth,•

Give indivduals the opportunity to feel relevant and have global impact, and•

Support environmental sustainability and social justice through fundraising.•

The cycle ride will be a sponsored event, raising money per mile from family and friends, local businesses, grant organizations, and everybody in between. The funds will be split 50/50 between a local organization (of each school’s own choice) and a global initiative that supports social justice or environmental sustainability. This year’s global initiatives are Children’s Eternal Rain Forest Project (Montessori Institute for the Science of Peace) and the Article 15 Foundation, which supports youth in Senegal to find their way out of poverty through education and income generating activities.

Join us! You choose the day that works for your school, then through our website you’ll download all the resources you need to get started. On our blog students can publicize their event, put their route on the map, share stories and photos, and stay in touch with other schools all over the world.

www.cyclesinnature.org

Cycles in Nature 2014—M�Y��A—

Join us for the 2nd annual Cycles in Nature event—a day dedicated to empowering Montessori youth to make a difference in the world. This May, Montessori students from schools and communities all over the world will cycle together in support of:

a global network of empowered Montessori youthsocial justice and environmental sustainability

This year Cycles in Nature will raise funds for not only a local initiative but also for Children’s Eternal Rain Forest Project (MISP) and for Article 15 Foundation’s Savings for Change that increases literacy and educa-tion for child workers in Senegal. (Overleaf for details)

You pick your own day in May 2014 to get cycling and join the movement! More information, registration, plus stories and photos to share at:

www.cyclesinnature.org

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Arizona

AMI Positions, Faith North Montessori SchoolFaith North Montessori School seeks primary, elementary and middle school teachers to lead a 6-9, 9-12 and 12-14 class-rooms beginning in August 2014. FNM serves 450 students, primary through middle school in beautiful, well-appointed environments. Art, music, instrumental music, physical educa-tion, after school care, after school enrichment classes and a seed to table curriculum are also offered.Located in the heart of Phoenix, where the sun shines 360 days a year. We are close to the beaches of Mexico and California. Phoenix offers easy access to a variety of cultural, sporting, entertainment and outdoor activi-ties both in the city and around the state.Faith North Montessori is a part of a progressive public school district. We offer an excellent benefits package, which includes paid dental and health insurance and membership in the Arizona State Retirement System. You may elect 403b retirement plans as well as life in-surance and dependent insurance programs. We offer a very competitive starting salary.You may visit our website at: phxschools.orgPlease submit resume to:Susan EngdallPrincipal, AMI TrainedSusan.engdall@phxschools.org910 E. WashingtonPhoenix, AZ 85034Phone: 602-257-4069Fax: 602-257-3926

California

Join the Bella Mente Teaching Team! Bella Mente Montessori AcademySeeking candidates for 2014-2015 openings for Mon-tessori credentialed teachers at all levels. Bella Mente is a highly successful, public K-8 charter school. We will be in our second year of operation and expanding to accommodate current students. The Bella Family is looking for hardworking, creative guides with a passion for Montessori. Located in San Diego County, we are a 10 minute drive away from the beach.A minimum of two years experience is preferred. Ap-plicant must have a state teaching credential or will be required to obtain during their first year. Please submit resume and cover letter to info@bellamentecharter.org

Immediate Need: Adolescent Teacher, Bowman International SchoolBowman International School in Palo Alto has an immediate need for an adolescent teacher with Montessori training/background. Bowman International School in Palo Alto, California is seeking a highly qualified, highly motivated co-teacher for

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AMI certified A to I guide needed to start immediately, Kinderhouse Montessori SchoolKinderhouse Montessori School, located in beautiful San Diego, California is now hiring dedicated AMI Certified A to I Guides (now), Primary Guides (January 2014 start), and an Elementary Guide (for the 2014 school year—start before the end of the year to get acquainted to the classroom). Head Guides must have an AMI diploma and a Bachelor’s Degree.A peaceful and serene environment, supportive staff, enthusiastic parents, and amazing (of course!) children make for a magnificent place to work. We are an AMI recognized school with two beautiful locations with over 150 children ranging in age from 18 months to 12 years. Our expanding schools hold many opportunities for personal and professional growth. At Kinderhouse Montessori School, our mission is to cultivate the whole child for intellectual, social and emotional growth.With arguably the best weather in the United States, beautiful beaches, a fun and exciting downtown and many unique communities, San Diego makes for a wonderful place to live and begin or continue your Montessori career. Please submit resume and cover letter by fax 858- 550-0078 or by email to jobs@kinderhousemontessori.com and visit our website, www.kinderhousemontessori.com for more informa-tion on our school.

Head of School, Oak Knoll Kinderhaus Montessori SchoolOak Knoll Kinderhaus Montessori celebrates its 16th year of providing a prepared environment that encourages its 100 students, toddlers through adolescents, to explore, learn and joyfully master their world. OKKM is a fully-recognized school by Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and is committed to the Montessori approach to education, which supports children to realize their full potential both academi-cally and socially. Our Mission is to provide a high quality authentic Montessori education to children of all cultural and economic backgrounds. We strive to instill in children

completing our program: strong self-esteem, self-motivation, academic confidence, a love of learning, and a vision of their place in the world.OKKM is looking for a dynamic Montessorian to be its Head of School, beginning July 1, 2014. Located in beautiful, sunny Pasadena, California with a population of 137,122, OKKM is an independent 501(c) 3 non-profit guided by a board of trustees. Part of Los Angeles County, Pasadena is one of the primary cultural centers of the San Gabriel Valley. Although famous for hosting the annual Tournament of Roses Parade and Rose Bowl football game, Pasadena is also the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the Cali-fornia Institute of Technology (Caltech), the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Fuller Theological Seminary, Art Center College of Design, the Pasadena Playhouse, the Norton Simon Museum of Art and the Pacific Asia Museum. OKKM offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive ben-efit package, and a supportive work environment. The ideal

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candidate is well-educated and well-versed in Montessori philosophy. Although AMI training is preferred, leadership experience, as well as organizational and managerial skills, are most critical. Qualified candidates should forward their resume to headsearchokkms@gmail.com Detailed job description available upon request. For more information about our school, please visit our website at www.okkms.org

Positions Available, Pacific Rim International School Pacific Rim International School (PRINTS) is seeking AMI-trained teachers who are native speakers of English, Japa-nese, or Mandarin for the Nido, Infant Community, Children’s House and Elementary levels. As we consider teachers to be vital elements to the success of our programs, we are eager to offer AMI-training sponsorship to motivated candidates.PRINTS is a unique, AMI-recognized, dual immersion school which offers two exciting and innovative tracks: a Chinese-English program and a Japanese-English program. Each environment has three trained adults working together, each speaking and teaching in his/her mother tongue. Individuals with experience and fluency in one of these languages are strongly encouraged to apply (bilingual-ism is not required). At the heart of our programs is a shared passion for culture in all its variegated aspects and a commitment to meaningful education. Our two campuses are located on both sides of the bustling San Francisco Bay: in the vibrant community of Emeryville in the East Bay and sunny San Mateo, south of San Francisco. Our emphasis on multiculturalism re-flects the trademark cosmopolitan aspect of the larger San Francisco community. If you share an enthusiasm for Montessori and cultural exchange, please tell us about yourself and send your resume to:Pacific Rim International School454 Peninsula Ave.San Mateo, CA 94401Tel: 650-685-1881Fax: 650-685-1820www.pacificriminternationalschool.org prints_sm@pacificriminternationalschool.org

Connecticut

AMI Primary and Elementary Guides and Adolescent Guide, Annie Fisher Montessori Magnet SchoolTake this opportunity to join our growing Montessori com-munity dedicated to social reform in making Montessori education accessible to more children. Fisher Montessori seeks AMI Primary, Elementary, and Adolescent guides dedicated to authentic Montessori practice in a public school setting.In 2012, Annie Fisher Montessori was awarded “recog-nition” by AMI/USA, an acknowledgment of the highest quality program implementation at both primary and elementary levels. The school has well-equipped class-

rooms, AMI trained leadership, AMI Montessori coaches, a supportive community, and proximity to an AMI Training Center. In its six years of existence, Fisher Montessori has hired guides from California, Nevada, Nebraska, Ohio, New York, South Carolina and Florida.We offer excellent salaries, benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Primary and Elementary appli-cants must have a Bachelor’s degree and an AMI diploma with a minimum 3 years classroom experience. Preference to Adolescent applicants who have taken the AMI Orientation to Adolescent Studies and have teaching experience.Please visit us at www.AnnieFisherMontessori.orgTo submit cover letter and resume please email or fax:Attn: John Freeman, Principal, Annie Fisher Montessori Magnet SchoolEmail: John.Freeman@hartfordschools.orgPhone: 860-695-3561Fax: 860-722-8089

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New Haven, CT—Elm City Montessori SchoolNow Hiring for Fall —3 Primary Guides www.ElmCityMontessori.Org -EEOP-

Seeking Experienced AMI-Certified TeachersThe Montessori School in Wilton, Connecticut seeks ex-perienced AMI-certified Toddler, Primary, and Elementary Teachers. We welcome dedicated, fun loving, hardworking individuals to bring their talents and skills to our children and families. Committed to diversity, The Montessori School com-munity is inclusive and depends on the tenets of collaborative relationships and respect. The school believes in sharing what we have with those in need and encouraging children to learn and to live responsibly in the world. Located in Lower Fairfield Country, we offer a competitive salary package. Please visit our website, www.themontessorischool.com, for more infor-mation about our school. Interested candidates may send their resume to the attention of Assistant Head of School, Dana Eisenberg via email to DanaE@themontessorischool.com

District of Columbia

Wash., DC Montessori Charter School Opening, Shining Stars Montessori Public Charter SchoolAugust 2014 opening for committed AMI Montessori Elemen-tary and Primary Guides. Shining Stars is an innovative, urban Montessori charter school in the nation’s capital.The successful applicant will possess initiative, leadership and organizational skills as well as the ability to problem solve and communicate effectively with children, parents and staff. Position requires an AMI diploma. Salary commensurate with experience. Please visit our website at www.ss-montessori.org or call 202-319-2307 for more information or contact Ayize@ss-montessori.org to apply.

Florida

AMI Primary Guide, Primary Assistant and Elementary As-sistant, Little Flower Montessori SchoolLittle Flower Montessori School in sunny Fort Lauderdale is looking for fellow Montessorians to join our excellent staff. Little Flower serves children from two to twelve years of age and has a current enrollment of 90 students. Little Flower provides a warm, friendly and supportive work environment. Opportunities for professional development are offered to all staff members on a regular basis as part of a larger benefits package.We are currently seeking for a start date of August 2014:An AMI Primary GuideA Primary Assistant currently enrolled in an AMI training courseAn Elementary Assistant currently enrolled in an AMI train-ing courseApplicants should have a true love of learning, a positive outlook and excellent organizational skills. Candidates should

also be able to communicate effectively and positively with both parents and colleagues.We hope you will consider joining our Little Flower Montessori School community. If you are interested in learning more about our school please go to our website: www.littleflowermontes-sori.org. Interested applicants should contact Kathleen Miller Dzura at 954-565-8205 and/or send a resume with cover letter to lfms@littleflowermontessori.org

Now Hiring!!! The Learning NestMontessori School in Mid-Town Miami has two positions avail-able for the 2014-2015 school year. Seeking AMI-certified Primary and Assistant to Infancy guides to work in our warm and enthusiastic environment. Great opportunity to grow with us and commit to a long-term career. Email resume: info@mylearningnest.com; call 786-414-8968. Visit www.mylearningnest.com

Georgia

Seeking an AMI Elementary teacher and an Adolescent teacher, Village Montessori SchoolVillage Montessori School, located in historic Roswell, Georgia is looking for an additional AMI Elementary teacher and an Adolescent teacher to join our expanding programs in fall, 2014. The school was established in 1995 and has been AMI certified since inception. In 2011 the school became SACS accredited as well. We maintain staff and faculty longevity in all our classes which include: 2 A-I, 3 Primary, Lower and Upper Elementary. Patricia@VMSchool.com

Illinois

The Montessori School of Englewood, the first Montessori charter school, is seeking 3-6, 6-9, and 9-12 Directors for the 2013-2014 School year.The Montessori School of Englewood is located in Chicago, Illinois is seeking dynamic educators to join its team. If your passion is to bring Dr. Montessori’s vision to an underserved community then please consider joining us. We currently serve 3-9 year olds and will add two upper elementary classrooms in the fall. Please send resumes to rnolan@tmsoe.org.

Elementary Directress, Montessori School of Long GroveFounded in 1975, the school is located on 2.5 acres and is close enough to Chicago for going out trips to take advantage of the culture and entertainment the city has to offer. Outdoor space for scientific exploration with animals and vegetable garden. Beautiful classroom with natural light and complete set of materials. Supportive parent community.Accepting resumes from candidates with AMI 6-12 certifica-tion for the 2014-15 school year. Experience working with children ages 9-12 a plus. The successful applicant will pos-sess initiative, leadership, management, and organizational skills. In addition, the ability to plan creatively, problem solve

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and communicate effectively with staff, parents, and students. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. mslgstaff@comcast.net

Primary Head Teacher, Chicago Public SchoolsOglesby Elementary School is a PreK-8th grade Chicago Public School that currently has one Primary, one Lower El-ementary and one Upper Elementary Montessori class. They are expanding their program and are looking to hire a Primary Head Teacher to begin a new class, fall of 2014. Oglesby is in the Auburn-Gresham neighborhood at 77th and Green Streets. Our ideal candidate must be dual certified (Illinois state or reciprocal and Montessori primary). Our program has strong support from our CPS area officer, our parents and support for experiential learning from the Oglesby Montessori Foundation. We are looking for someone who has had prior experience in the classroom as a Montes-sori head teacher. Please contact eseebeck@comcast.net for more information.

Indiana

3-6 Teacher/Infant-Toddler Teacher, Montessori And Children’s Day School M.A.C’s Day School is seeking a Montessori educated 3-6 teacher and/or Infant Toddler Teacher. montessori-andchildren@gmail.com

Maryland

Primary Lead Teacher, The New Century SchoolThe New Century School is seeking a primary guide to lead a class of 20 children for the 2013-2014 school year. Candidate should have AMI or AMS and BA/BS, strong classroom management skills and interpersonal communication skills with school community-parents and colleagues alike. Position will start in August 2014. Com-petitive salary. Interested candidates submit cover letter and resume to employment.newcentury@gmail.com

Minnesota

Head of School, Great River SchoolGreat River School (GRS), an urban public Montessori charter school for grades 1-12, seeks two leaders to serve collaboratively as Heads of School, beginning July 1, 2014. Together, these individuals will nurture the school’s mission, while cultivating a thriving cohesive authentic Montessori program for ages six through eigh-teen. Established in 2004, GRS supports 420 indepen-dent, engaged students divided evenly in thirds across elementary, middle and high school. GRS offers these leaders a majority Montessori-trained faculty, a student body top-ranked for academic achievement, and a well-respected and stable charter school operation. The cooperative pedagogy and operations leaders will provide a depth of complementary skills, experience, and

passion. The pedagogy leader will be a proven expert in Mon-tessori elementary and innovator in Montessori adolescent education experienced implementing authentic Montessori programs in a full-spectrum school. The operations leader will be a proven education business leader experienced promoting stability and efficiency in the operations of a large school, with an understanding of issues facing Montessori charter schools. Interested candidates who meet either of these profiles are invited to request an application package at searchcommit-tee@greatriverschool.org.

Elementary Guide, Montessori School of DuluthUndergrad degree and AMI elementary diploma required. Begin summer 2014 or earlier if possible. Lovely school has 75 students aged 3-12, was est. 1981 by AMI elem. guide, serves economically/culturally diverse community. Beautiful indoor and outdoor environments.Duluth was ranked in top ten cities by Outdoor magazine for outdoor recreation. It has a vibrant arts community including

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a symphony orchestra, three universities, is a major medical center, two hours from the Twin Cities. If you desire a small Montessori com-munity, affordable urban or rural housing and a four-season lifestyle without stressful commutes, this could be a gratifying long-term placement. montessduluthmn@aol.com

New York

Lead Montessori Teacher in Toddler and 3-6 classroom, Les Enfants Montessori School Montessori School in Astoria, New York (located 10 minutes from Manhattan) is seeking certified Montessori teachers for Spring and Fall 2014. If interested please call the school @ 718-626-9549 or email resume to lesenfantsschool@aol.com

North Carolina

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is Hiring Montessori Teachers.Want to join one of America’s best public-school districts?The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) is looking for bright, energetic, motivated, and dedi-cated Montessori teachers. We want individuals who will be inspiring leaders in and out of the classroom, raise achievement for every student and will never settle with the status quo. As we strive to ensure that all CMS students graduate college or are career ready, we’re also building a team that will help us continue to break new ground in urban education. As a CMS teacher, you will work in a district that:Is a nationally recognized leader in academic achievement and instructional programs.Has a small-district feel even though we have 160 schools.Uses professional learning communities in our schools to build a supportive, collaborative envi-ronment for instruction.Is supported by parents and the broader community. We have over 91,000 volunteers at CMS.Currently 4 schools in CMS offer the Montessori program and we’re growing! CMS provides employees with a comprehen-sive benefits package including membership in one of the strongest U.S. public pension systems, the North Carolina Retirement System. If you want to help prepare every child, every day for a better tomorrow, and are passionate about the Montessori way, please send your resume to recruiter@cms.k12.nc.us

Ohio

Middle School teacher for Hershey’s Montessori farm school, Hershey Montessori School

Hershey Montessori School seeks an experienced Junior High School teacher to begin August 2014. Montessori teacher training is preferred but sponsorship opportunities for the 5-week summer course, Orientation to Adolescence, will also be an option. Our Montessori farm school model, one hour east of Cleveland, is entering its fourteenth year as a board-ing and day school. Join a highly motivated, experienced and collaborative team of Montessori teachers in our Adolescent Community for 7th through 9th grade students. The position requires the skills for teaching project-based subjects in humanities and occupations which include science, history, and literature and also assistant teaching 7th and 8th year mathematics. Having a specialty in one of these areas is desired but the position requires an openness to integrate the other subject areas also. All faculty members participate in some residential duties, such as rotational study hall and some weekend duties. Contact Paula Leigh-Doyle, Head of School, at hr@hershey-montessori.org or 440-357-0918.

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Oregon

Metro Montessori Middle School, the adolescent program of Childpeace Montessori, is looking for an addition to our teaching team! Join us in beautiful Portland, Oregon this Au-gust as our program grows in its 6th year to 40 students. The priority candidate will have taken the NAMTA Orientation and be AMI- trained and experienced at another age level. Skill in guiding math explorations and/or a strong background in the humanities are the most attractive specialty areas to add to our team. We are a 38-year-old, recognized AMI school in an urban location, with toddlers through adolescents. If you would like to know more, visit www.childpeace.org and email a letter of interest and your resume to Nancy Coronado, nancy@childpeace.org.

Pennsylvania

6-9 Head Teacher, Gladwyne MontessoriLocated just outside Philadelphia, Gladwyne Montessori is seeking an experienced Lower Elementary teacher. Quali-fied candidates will hold a BA, as well as an Elementary I credential from an accredited training center. Full time posi-

tion with competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including health, dental, 403B and tuition remission. amiller@gladwyne.org

South Carolina

Middle School Director/Teacher Needed, Montessori School of AndersonThe Montessori School of Anderson, a small private school with a 225 student body of infants through high school, has been in existence for forty years. The ideal candidate will be credentialed to teach at the secondary level and have a pas-sion for his/her subjects as well as working with adolescents. Montessori certification at the secondary level is a plus but we would consider sponsoring the appropriate candidate for that additional education. kholt@msasc.org

Texas

Position: Primary (3-6 yr old) Montessori Teacher, 2014-2015 school yearLindsley Park Community School in Dallas, Texas, is a public Montessori charter school. We serve the children not

ordinarily served by tuition-based, private schools: urban, low-income, English language learners. This is a dynamic school for those who are drawn to serve a receptive, underserved segment of the population. Our school is set up to succeed: cohesive staff, involved parents, outstanding facility (indoors and out), well equipped and maintained, and very sound business and development support. Requirements: Montessori certification, bachelor’s degree, legal work status in the U.S., a passion for teaching, and the temperament to engage children with a wide range of learning styles, and from diverse home backgrounds.Compensation: competitive salary; health insurance; life insurance; state retirement system and (after two years) private retirement account (TIAA-CREF)Contacts: Tom.Loew@LuminEducation.org 214-321-9155 x 101

Virginia

Elementary & Middle School Trained Teachers, Fleur-de-lis Montessori SchoolFleur-de-lis Montessori School located in the historic district of Middleburg, Virginia. We are 1 hour from DC and 30 minutes from Reston.Seeking to hire:Trained lower & upper elementary Montessori teacherTrained middle school Montessori teacher

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Primary & Toddler Lead Teachers, Montessori Children’s Communities of VirginiaPrimary and toddler lead teachers sought for classrooms in two new schools opening this summer in the beautiful Pied-mont area of Charlottesville and Warrenton, Virginia. You will have an opportunity to practice the highest quality of Montessori education, receive support and resources as necessary, and have a sense of autonomy while being part of a growing community of Montessori educators. These are full-year positions with very competitive wages (including bo-nuses and profit sharing), generous benefits, and significant vacation time. Enjoy being close to the Blue Ridge Mountains and rural settings as well as major metropolitan areas. Join me, an experienced, Montessori-trained administrator, in this exciting

new venture! Please contact Fred Catlin at director@MCCVMontessori.com if interested.

China

Montessori Teachers all levels, The International the Montessori School of BeijingThe International the Montessori School of Beijing, seeks experienced Montessori trained teachers for the Academic year beginning August 2014.We are currently seeking:Montessori Teachers for Toddler through Upper El-ementary programmes & Department CoordinatorsEstablished over twenty years ago, this school of excellence has a vibrant international community consisting of around 30 different nationalities.Situated on a state of the art campus, in purpose built Kindergarten and Elementary buildingsEach class is fully equipped with all Montessori MaterialsThere is a lead teacher and 2-3 teaching assistants in each class, many of our teaching assistants hold a Montessori qualificationCompetitive packages for experienced teachers include: international return flights, full medical insurance and housing allowance.Please send your CV with 2 References.Contact Marie Hoffman Academic Headmariehoffman@msb.edu.cn

Japan

Seeking Lower Elementary & Middle School Teach-ers, The Montessori School of TokyoThe Montessori School of Tokyo (MST), is seeking to fill a position in a Lower Elementary classroom and for an experienced individual to guide the establishment of our Middle School programme.

MST offers AMI trained candidates an opportunity to join a dynamic and international learning community. (Middle School candidates must have attended, or be willing to attend in 2014, the Adolescent Orientation course.)Situated in the heart of Tokyo, MST is a close-knit community of over 100 families with a Toddler through Upper Elementary enrollment (soon to include Middle School). Our truly inter-national school represents over 30 countries and we enjoy a vibrant parent community and an experienced and diverse faculty, contributing to the cultural, recreational and educa-tional enrichment of life at MST.Accredited by the International Montessori Council and a member of the Japan Council of International Schools, MST offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a sup-portive work environment with regular professional develop-

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July 6-August 2 and October 29-November 2, 2014 Gothenburg (Sätila) Sweden

Participation is limited; applications considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Classes will take place at Montessoriskolan Lära för livet at its campus at Rydet, Sätila (15 minutes way from Landvetter airport). Accommodations are available at Strömmaskolan, 5km from the Rydet farm campus (20 minutes by bike/7 minutes by car).

Application forms in PDF format can be found on NAMTA’s website at www.montessori-namta.org by clicking on NAMTA Events, then The AMI Montessori Orientation to Adolescent Studies. Forms should be mailed with application fee to: Montessoriskolan Lära för livet, Sandstensbacken 30, 432 38 Varberg, Sweden.

Orientation to Adolescent Studies Tuition, July 6-August 2 and October 29-November 2: 3,720 EUR Please send payments to: Montessoriskolan Lära för livet, Sandstensbacken 30, 432 38 Varberg, Sweden.

Room and board is available at an additional cost through Strömmaskolan. Prices can be found in the application.

Attendance at all five weeks is required. No partial enrollment will be considered.

Please direct inquiries to:Montessoriskolan Lära för livet

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The Science of Reading - Back to Principles13th AMI Refresher CourseFriday 9th & Saturday 10th May

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The Montessori approach to reading follows the way in which the brain has naturally evolved to read. Furthermore, current research into best practice in teaching reading conÞrms that the 100-year-old Montessori approach has all the components that will not only help the child “learn to read” but will also interest him enough in reading that he will still want to “READ TO LEARN”.

In spite of this, many Montessori teachers seek resources outside of Montessori, mistakenly feeling that, somehow, it is not enough.

In this Course we will refocus ourselves on Montessori principles and look at the things that we need to do if we want to fulÞll Dr MontessoriÕs vision that children should become ÒtotalÓ readers - children who love reading because they can appreciate the totality of what is being expressed.

The Course will not just focus on what we can do in the ChildrenÕs House. It will also look at what preparation has to take place in the child under three and will take a peek into where the child will continue his exploration in the Elementary. Participants will leave with a plethora of ideas for creating new resources, all based on the Montessori approach of course!

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