About Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School

Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School’s mission is to offer a quality Montessori education infused with culturally inclusive principles to guide children to develop to their fullest potential.

Position Summary:

Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS (SSMA) is seeking an experienced Math Interventionist-Teacher (Elementary) to support our Lower and Upper Elementary  (grades 1st - 6th) teachers and classrooms for the 2023-2024 school year. 

Under the general supervision of the Principal, the Math Interventionist /Teacher will work with both the Lower and Upper Elementary Guides/Teachers to support student growth and  achievement. The individual will provide explicit mathematics  instruction in a one-to-one or small group setting to improve and/or   accelerate the  specific mathematics skills of a particular child or small group of children and support classroom instruction.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Identify and evaluate appropriate materials/lessons for students and or training for teachers designed to improve student learning and guide/teacher instruction
• Plan and conduct regular 6-8 progress monitoring with Guides and Specialists to assess the need for improvements in mathematics  instruction 
• Assist teachers with the development and administration of  informal and formal school wide math assessments
• Collect, analyze and interpret classroom- and school-level mathematics data  (i.e., NWEA MAP, guide/teacher developed assessments, etc ) as part of regular data meetings with teachers and administrators
• Provide small group instruction to individual and/or small groups of students (i.e. differentiate to meet the learning needs of students) of ‘bubble and advanced math learners .
• Provide professional development training/workshop appropriate for teachers and staff as it relates to improving and enhancing mathematics instruction at SSMA.
• Assist teacher with mathematics project-based teaching methods, activities and  lesson planning
• Participate in meeting(s) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information as required with external agencies and/or parents
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal

Required Competencies & Qualifications:

• Maintain confidentiality

• A passion for growing independent, confident and intellectually curious children

• Ability to provide services to all children and families with respect and dignity

• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with age appropriate students, staff and 

Multi-cultural community

• Ability to provide guidance to teachers that will enhance their math literacy lesson plans

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Excellent written and communication skills

• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Google Drive

• A love of children and a sense of humor

Education and Experience:   

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited college or university required (a  degree in Elementary Education and/or Mathematics highly preferred) 
• Master’s Degree in Education with a specialization in teaching math  and/or curriculum development and instruction preferred 
• Experience with Common Core Standards for Mathematics, and math intervention programs
• Knowledge  of best practice teaching methodologies or frameworks with particular emphasis on mathematics learning for students in grades 1-6
• Elementary  teaching license and/or certification or eligibility for certification highly  preferred
• Montessori certification preferred, but not required. 
• Experience in delivering  in-service and or professional development training and/or workshops  
• 3-5 prior years of  experience in a  public, public charter,  private and/or Montessori classroom environment(s) preferred 
• Demonstrated success in raising student mathematics achievement levels 

Compensation:

Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included. 

Compensation:

Salary for this position is $ 70-85k and commensurate with prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is available..

Benefits

Shining Stars Montessori Academy  PCS offers the following benefits to all full-time employees.

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance premiums subsidized by employer
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid sick and personal time off

How to Apply:

1. Submit a cover letter and resume, in one document, to careers@shiningstarspcs.org and include the position title in the subject line. (Library Assistant ).
2. Go to the Employment Tab  at http://www.shining starspcs.org click on the position title at the bottom of the job description click on Apply Now to complete the employment application.

Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.  These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.  We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

How to Apply:

Submit a cover letter and resume, in one document, to careers @shiningstarspcs.org and include the position title in the subject line.(Elementary Math Interventionist-Enrichment Specialist).

Shining Stars Montessori Academy Public Charter School does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.  These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.  We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.