Desert Sky Montessori (DSM) invites you to be a part of an exciting Montessori charter school in its fourth year offering a fully implemented, tuition-free Montessori program. DSM is located in the beautiful Central Oregon community of Bend, just minutes from mountains, rivers, climbing cliffs, and a myriad of other recreational opportunities. Desert Sky opened its doors in 2017 to 105 students in grades K through 3 and their families. In its second year DSM opened another non-profit, DSMP, which opened the doors for 3 and 4-year-old children to join the primary classroom. Desert Sky now offers places for children in Preschool through 6th grade.
Desert Sky Montessori is dedicated to providing a nurturing and inspiring environment for students and adults alike. The sponsoring Bend-LaPine School District and the Bend community are very supportive of the school. DSM received an amazing Implementation Grant of $450,000 from the Oregon Department of Education for our start up years, and the classrooms are complete with beautiful Montessori materials and furnishings.
Lower Elementary Head Teacher – 2020/2021 School Year
The successful candidate will have Montessori teaching certification, preferably from AMI or AMS, and teaching experience is preferred. Oregon State Licensure, or the ability to obtain this credential or the Oregon Charter School Registry, is required. Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience, and competitive with independent schools in the area. The compensation package includes professional development opportunities, medical insurance, paid days off, and the Oregon PERS retirement fund.
Email cover letter and resume to jodie.borgia@dsmontessori.org
Upper Elementary Head Teacher – 2020/2021 School Year
The successful candidate will have Montessori teaching certification, preferably from AMI or AMS, and teaching experience is preferred. Oregon State Licensure, or the ability to obtain this credential is required. Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience, and competitive with independent schools in the area. The compensation package includes professional development opportunities, medical insurance, paid days off, and the Oregon PERS retirement fund.
Email cover letter and resume to jodie.borgia@dsmontessori.org
Primary Assistant – 2020/2021 School Year
The successful candidate will preferably have experience in a Montessori classroom and will need to be enrolled in the Oregon Central Background Registry. Hourly salary is commensurate with credentials and experience, and competitive with independent schools in the area. The compensation package includes professional development opportunities, medical insurance and paid days off.
Email cover letter and resume to jodie.borgia@dsmontessori.org
Lower Elementary Assistant – 2020/2021 School Year
The successful candidate will preferably have experience in a Montessori classroom. Hourly salary is commensurate with credentials and experience, and competitive with independent schools in the area. The compensation package includes professional development opportunities, medical insurance and paid days off.
Email cover letter and resume to jodie.borgia@dsmontessori.org
Upper Elementary Assistant – 2020/2021 School Year
The successful candidate will preferably have experience in a Montessori classroom. Hourly salary is commensurate with credentials and experience, and competitive with independent schools in the area. The compensation package includes professional development opportunities, medical insurance and paid days off.
Email cover letter and resume to jodie.borgia@dsmontessori.org
Intervention Specialist – 2020/2021 School Year
This position will largely be working alongside the Head of School and the Head Teachers to assess what inventions will fit in nicely with the Montessori classrooms to help the children overcome some academic and social/emotional hurdles. A Montessori credential, as well as knowledge of Oregon Common Core Standards are essential. An Oregon teaching license is preferred. The position involves planning RTI’s and working with children in their classrooms. It will also involve collecting data on children’s progress and mentoring teachers in this area.
Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience, and competitive with independent schools in the area. The compensation package includes professional development opportunities, medical insurance, paid days off and the Oregon PERS retirement fund.
Email cover letter and resume to jodie.borgia@dsmontessori.org
Substitute Teacher
Desert Sky Montessori is currently seeking efficient, warm and friendly Substitute Teachers.
Our Substitute Teachers:
Are caring, compassionate and love what they do!
Fill in for staff members in case of illness or absence, both planned and on-call.
We seeking teachers for our Preschool as well as our Elementary school, so experience with children in either age range is an advantage.
We need teachers that are flexible as to the hours and schedule of work (scheduled and on-call).
Must be at least 18 years of age and get a criminal background check.
If you are interested in joining our team, please email:
Jodie Borgia
Head of School
Desert Sky Montessori
jodie.borgia@dsmontessori.org.