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St. John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School Excelsior, MN Who We Are Looking For: St. John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School is looking for a dedicated, passionate individual to support Children's House students in their social, academic, and spiritual development through the Montessori method. This includes leading by example, guiding with kindness and firmness, and cultivating a classroom environment of mutual respect. This is a full-time position, primarily Monday-Friday; teachers are expected to be on campus from 8:00 a.m.-4:00p.m. on scheduled school days. Occasional evening and weekend time is necessary. Who We Are: St. John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School serves children from 16 months-8th Grade. Our Catholic identity complements the Montessori method, which helps students understand their dignity as children of God, how to make good choices, and the importance of a faithful community. St. John the Baptist strives to nurture a culture of authentic joy, hope, and knowledge. We value and invest in our teachers! Every full-time teacher at St. John the Baptist receives the following benefits: * FREE MASTER'S DEGREE: Receive the master's degree of your choice (tuition-free!) through the University of St. Thomas or the Saint Paul Seminary, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. * We want your children here with you! Receive a tuition discount for your children. * Montessori training provided by St. John the Baptist if desired * Paid time off The ideal applicant will have the following qualifications: * Deep devotion to Christ and to the Catholic Church * Love children and desire to help them in their character, virtue, and faith development * Possess or be in the process of possessing Montessori certification for the levels serving (St. John's can provide training) * Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in the area of Early Education, Elementary Education or Montessori Education. A teaching license is preferred, but not required. * Have or build an understanding of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, or be open to learning about it. * Be able to maintain strong relationships with parents characterized by good will, mutual respect, and with the understanding that parents are the primary educators of their children * Be able to pass a background check * Complete VIRTUS training Applicants should send their resume and cover letter to Megan Adam, Director of Parish Operations, at madam@stjohns-excelsior.org<mailto:madam@stjohns-excelsior.org>. -- [https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4wOyvKA18OoiYSD6wd0_P7u8-A-xz-e00LQUO8O4LR-R3mX2BQu6qSjrnAqGBCyM3bUsHh3pQw]