Milwaukee Public School's Montessori Positions at all Levels

Company: Public Montessori in Milwaukee
Location: Racine
Posted on: September 5, 2020

Job Description:

Public Montessori in Milwaukee began in1976. We are one of the most established public Montessori programs in the nation. Montessori programs in MPS-Milwaukee Public Schools feature seven public schools providing fully implemented Montessori programs to students in grades K3-12. New trained Montessori teachers must obtain a Wisconsin state teaching license within one year of employment. In Wisconsin, there is an alternative Montessori state teaching license track where candidates have to pass two state tests, the Foundations of Reading Test (FORT) and the ed/TPA. The district provides classes to support passing these tests at no cost to the teacher. Additionally, a candidate needs a three-credit special education course on their transcripts. The district provides a permit teaching license for the first year while the teacher is working to pass required tests and fulfill the special education course if needed. New teachers also have experienced mentor teachers to support them. Further licensure information is provided at https://dpi.wi.gov/tepdl/pathways/montessori Our school principals are either Montessori trained or have had experience with the Montessori curriculum and pedagogy. Starting salary for a teacher is about $42,000 a year with health, dental and vision benefits. Additionally, teachers are invested in the Wisconsin Retirement System. (WRS). All applications should be submitted on-line. (PDF files: college transcripts, three dated/signed current letters of reference, and Montessori credentials are required)

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