DC Wildflower Public Charter School
Primary Assistant (blue montessori)
Washington, DC
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Full time
As the Primary Assistant, you will be a critical member of our school community supporting classroom management, the upkeep and replenishment of the Montessori prepared environment and reinforcing Montessori’s philosophy of whole child education.
About DC Wildflower Public Charter School
Description
About blue montessori
blue montessori is a public, teacher-led one classroom Montessori school house located east of the river in the
historic Arts and Culture District of Anacostia in Washington, DC. blue montessori prioritizes the well-being of thewhole child—mind, body, senses, and spirit—with an emphasis on connection to nature. We are committed to
trusting, respecting, and empowering children to be active participants in their own education and being a space
where they can bring their whole selves every day. blue montessori is the second school in the DC Wildflower
PCS network. We will serve up to 30 PK3-K children when fully enrolled.
About DC Wildflower
The mission of DC Wildflower Public Charter School (DCWPCS) is to serve a larger, universal purpose in
eliminating racial and social discrimination and hierarchy – and offer an intimate liberatory educational
experience. We believe intentionally small, community embedded, teacher-led Montessori learning environments
will accelerate the journey for students of the global majority to be and feel safe, seen and heard. DCWPCS is
where students’ identities are affirmed and their genius unleashed!
Your Role
The Montessori Primary classroom is a mixed age early childhood environment that supports PK3-K students. As
the Primary Assistant, you will be a critical member of our school community supporting classroom management,
the upkeep and replenishment of the Montessori prepared environment and reinforcing Montessori’s philosophy
of whole child education. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
● Remain Flexible around responsibilities
● Preparing and repairing curricular materials
● Maintaining an inventory of classroom materials
● Supporting with all aspects of the daily routine, including lunch, dishes, nap time, recess, bathroom
duties, and on-site classroom laundry
● Observing children and sharing questions and observations with teacher leaders
● Initiating growth and change in your own intellectual and professional development; participating in
opportunities for professional growth and learning
● Conference and intervention support
Experience
● Previous Montessori experience highly preferred
● If no Montessori experience, must be willing to complete a Montessori Assistant Training
● Experience supporting early childhood learners
● Experience supporting children in an inclusive classroom
Mindset
● Commitment to your practice as an educator: blue montessori is a teacher-led school.
Together, we are working towards designing the school we want to teach in.
● Commitment to Anti-Bias Anti-Racist (ABAR) Education: You will be working in a historically and
predominantly Black community; be prepared to support a diverse group of children and families of
the African Diaspora and beyond. We are seeking team members who are eager to expand access to
quality early education for racially and socioeconomically diverse communities; you are ready to
engage in anti-bias, anti-racist self-work and community-work.
● Commitment to education for Peace: Montessori education is known around the world as
education for peace. As a Montessori educator, you contemplate what this means within yourself, for
our classroom, and greater Ward 7 community.
● Respect for Children: You lead with love, kindness, and practice gratitude. You seek advice openly
and are comfortable working in a non-hierarchical organization.
● Growth Oriented: You are eager to stretch beyond your current experience, to develop new skills
and expertise, and to more fully explore your purpose and potential.
Additional Strengths
● Experience as a farmer, gardener, or outdoor educator
● Experience leading movement arts for children
● Experience working in healing centered environments
● Strength for organizing space and materials
● Experience in community organizing
Hours & Benefits
This is a full time position. Salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $45,000 -$ 56,000.
blue montessori offers a competitive salary and benefits, opportunities for ongoing professional development,
and connection to the wider Wildflower community and supports.
Learn More
Apply at https://bit.ly/blueAssistant.
Educators from Wards 7 & 8 are strongly encouraged. Applicants with previous experience working with
students with special needs are also highly preferred.
DC Wildflower PCS – blue montessori does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic
origin, creed, religion, sex or gender, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status with regard to
public assistance, or in any other way based on personal identity markers that do not relate to the capacity of
an individual person to carry out the responsibilities of a role.