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Our growing school community serves children ages two months to 18 years, providing AMI Montessori Nido, Young Children’s Community, Primary, Elementary, and Adolescent Programs.

Our learning community has transformed into two branches; one continuing as a non-profit serving children from two months through three years, and the other branch (IMA Public) serving students from 4K through High School in AMI Montessori prepared environments as a tuition-free, public school. This is your opportunity to become part of the first, public AMI Montessori School in Madison, WI!

We are housed in an architect designed building with outdoor access from the lower-level classrooms, multiple gathering areas, a lactation room, a full commercial kitchen, and beautiful natural light throughout. Located at the base of the isthmus of Madison, the capital city of Wisconsin, our school benefits from access to the beautiful lakes, arboretum, world-class university, and one of the largest and best farmers markets! Madison is a city of culture, music, festivals, global cuisine, and full of caring, creative, innovative, and genuine people.

Our organization has partnerships with organic farms for our snack and hot lunch program. We are steps from a bus stop, allowing children to participate in an active Going Out Program within the beautiful city of Madison with its many resources, and we have enough green space for exploration, play, field sports, a chicken coop, and a garden.

Honoring the spirit of each child is the driving force for our teachers and families. Won’t you join us in offering education founded on peace, sustainability, and community? Isthmus Montessori Academy (Public) follows the same interview process for all applicants.
We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a school culture that is reflective of our greater community. You can find our employment opportunities on our website, as well as Indeed, Care.com, Purple Briefcase, Handshake, and other online job boards. If you are interested in learning more about the positions we have available, or our hiring process, please contact our Human Resources Department.

Lead Guides*:

• • Nido (infant)
  • Elementary

Supporting Educators:

• • School Day Supporting Educator (Full-time and Part-time
  • After School Supporting Educator (Full-time and Part-time)

Student Services*:

• • One on One Special Education Program Aide (Full-time and Part-time)
  • Special Education Program Aide (Full-time and Part-time)

Specialty Positions:

• • World Language Guide
  • Fundraising Manager

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* Sponsorship available for Special Education Training, Montessori Training, and DPI License
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Applicant submits resume, cover letter, and application to the Human Resources Department

Our Hiring Process

We utilize a rolling hiring process and aim to communicate with candidates in a timely and respectful manner throughout each step. While timelines may vary depending on school breaks, holidays, and scheduling needs, candidates can generally expect the following:

1. Application Review
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates can typically expect a response within 2-5 business days of submission.

2. Initial Interview
Selected candidates will be invited to meet with a member of Human Resources. This conversation is most often held virtually, though in-person meetings may be arranged when appropriate.

3. Second Interview
Candidates moving forward will meet with members of our team, which may include a Teacher Leader Team member, Program Level Director, and/or a staff member closely connected to the role. This step is typically scheduled within one week of the initial interview.

4. References
Candidates are asked to provide two professional references (either letters of recommendation or contact information). References should be individuals who have supervised or worked closely with the candidate in a professional setting.
References are typically contacted following the interview process.

5. Classroom Observation (if applicable)
In some cases, candidates may be invited to observe in a classroom setting. This is an opportunity to experience the environment and community; participation is not expected.

6. Additional Steps (Role-Specific)
Certain roles, such as Lead Guides, may include additional steps, such as a demonstration lesson.

Additional Considerations

Some positions may involve additional steps or extended timelines, particularly for candidates requiring international hiring support or visa sponsorship.

Timeline

As a rolling process, timelines can vary; however, most candidates can expect the process to move from application to decision within a few weeks, depending on availability and scheduling.

Isthmus Montessori Academy respects the right of every person to participate in employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disabled veterans or Vietnam era veterans status or membership/activity in a local human rights commission, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of federal, state and local governing bodies. This applies in all areas of employment including recruiting, hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits and training.

Specifically, Isthmus Montessori will implement this nondiscrimination policy by providing equal employment and advancement opportunity on the basis of merit within the context of its unique environment.