Thank you for your interest in joining the Mill Falls Team.
Mill Falls is currently posting the following positions for the 2022/23 School Year:
Educational Program Position
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- Paraprofessionals (Full & Part Time)
- Substitute Teachers
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Please scroll through the page for more details.
At the bottom of the page you will find application information.
In addition, we encourage you to return here to view future opportunities.
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Educational Program Positions:
Please see application instructions below.
PARAPROFESSIONALS
Mill Falls is seeking Paraprofessionals to assist students with disabilities and support them in the public Montessori school environment. Under general supervision, the Paraprofessional assists teachers, program coordinators, and specialists in completing instructional and clerical duties and assignments involving students with mental, emotional, or multiple learning challenges. The Paraprofessional works with students whose IEP’s call for such support and performs instructional assignments, with minimal supervision, in comprehension and reinforcement of skills in language, reading, and math, as well as emotional, physical, and social developmental. The Paraprofessional works with Mill Falls’ Special Education Team in preparing and developing basic teaching materials, instructional aids, and other support materials.
Type: Full time based on the school day and schedule.
Qualifications:
- Experience with children and adolescents in an educational setting;
- Completion of two years of study (48 credits) at an institution of higher education or Associates Degree or higher;
- Ability to instruct students in mathematics, reading, science, social studies, art, and/or related subjects;
- Able to physically manage students, kneel, sit on floor, lift up to 40 pounds, and provide personal care;
- Knowledge of educational and instructional techniques and willingness to learn;
- Comfort and interest in working in a public Montessori environment;
- Appreciation for students with learning differences as well as for students from diverse family and socio-economic situations;
- An open-mind and sense of humor.
Please see application instructions below.
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SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Mill Falls is seeking Substitute Teachers. The majority of assignments include filling in for paraprofessionals and/or Assistant Teachers and occasionally our Integrated Arts Teachers (art, fitness, technology, library and music) intermittently throughout the school year. Our Paraprofessionals assist students with disabilities and our Classroom Teachers, Program Coordinators, and Specialists in completing instructional and clerical duties and assignments involving students with mental, emotional, or multiple challenges. Our Assistant Teachers work in collaboration with our Lead Teachers, and are responsible for the academic, personal and social achievement, safety and physical well being of the children under her/his supervision.
Requirements: Completion of two years of study (48 credits) at an institution of higher education or an Associates Degree or higher.
Qualifications:
- Experience with children and adolescents in an educational setting;
- Ability to instruct students in mathematics, reading, science, social studies, art, and/or related subjects;
- Able to physically manage students, kneel, sit on floor, lift up to 40 pounds, and provide personal care;
- Comfort in working in a public Montessori environment;
- Strong communication skills;
- Appreciation for students with learning differences as well as for students from diverse family and socio-economic situations;
- An open-mind and sense of humor.
Please see application instructions below.
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ABOUT US:
Mill Falls is the first public Montessori School in the state of New Hampshire. The School opened in Manchester in the fall of 2012. This state-issued charter school is open to all NH students via our annual public lottery. Mill Falls provides a full elementary program, currently serving 168 students in grades K-6.
Mill Falls is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and seeks and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Mill Falls is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity to all persons based on individual merit, competence and need. Mill Falls will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please email completed application package to HR@MillFalls.org including:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Written statement of philosophy of approach in teaching (not required for Paraprofessionals, Substitutes)
- Three letters of reference
- Completed application – please click here to download.
- Copy of Montessori and/or other Teaching Credential(s), as applicable, including transcripts.
Notification of receipt of completed applications will be sent via email. Questions? Email HR@millfalls.org.