Employment

At MSH, we are committed to realizing Dr. Maria Montessori’s vision for world peace through human development. Our community of Montessori professionals is dedicated to lifelong learning and personal growth. If you are passionate about working with young children to prepare them for a life of purpose, integrity, and academic accomplishment, we’d love to have you join our team!

Current Opportunities

Primary Assistant Guide

Job Type: Full-time

The Assistant Teacher understands and promotes the school’s mission, vision, objectives and policies both within and outside the immediate school community. The teacher is responsible for supporting a Montessori classroom environment and curriculum that supports the individual needs of the children. Candidates must actively embrace lifelong learning as well as a collaborative approach to education balanced with a strong sense of autonomy. A passion for outdoor education and a belief in deeply respectful parenting/teaching philosophies and restorative practices are a must.

Qualifications
Has two years experience working with children.
Has an understanding of the Montessori philosophy in accordance with MSH’s mission and core values.
Demonstrates an ability to relate sensitively to people of all ages and varied backgrounds.
Possesses a professional manner, personal characteristics and mental abilities necessary to work with young children, including:
Demonstrates an interest in upgrading professional qualifications by participating in a staff development program, especially related to the Montessori approach to education.
respect for and faith in each child,
sensitivity to individual’s needs and learning styles,
ability to provide appropriate challenges to each child’s learning development,
exceptional amount of patience and flexibility
Meets all staff requirements of local and state regulatory agencies.
Maintains current First Aid and Pediatric CPR certification.
Maintains annual training per DHR

Essential Functions
Prioritizes the safety and well being of students and staff at all times through adherence to DHR Performance Standards, MSH Policies and Procedures, and AMS Code of Ethics.
Assists the lead guide in ensuring an appropriate, stimulating program of activities, consistent with the Montessori philosophy.
Participates in ongoing development in respectful frameworks for working with children, including, but not limited to, Positive Discipline, Nonviolent Communications, and Collaborative Proactive Solutions.
Assumes the leadership role in the class when the lead guide is absent.
Shares responsibility for the care, maintenance, and cleanliness of the classroom, playground, outdoor classroom, and materials.
Assists the lead guide daily with data entry for digital student records.
Assists in ensuring that the classroom and associated areas (including playground) meet all licensing, safety, and health requirements.
Fulfills cleaning, opening, and lock-up responsibilities as assigned.

Bookkeeper/Accounting Clerk

Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid – remote and onsite

The Bookkeeper is responsible for performing all tasks necessary to accomplish Montessori School of Huntsville payroll processing and accounts payable and receivable objectives. Specific duties include managing the Payroll process in a professional and knowledgeable manner, processing Accounts Payable expenses, and managing all utility and vendor payments as required. The successful candidate will have a desire to use their skills to help create high-performing Payroll/AP/AR services focused on supporting an independent, nonprofit Montessori school.

Qualifications:

An associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business with a minimum of two years’ experience which includes account payable processing, human resources and administrative duties, preferably in the nonprofit arena

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Experience working with Quickbooks, Bill.com, When I Work, and OnPay software platforms
Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets
Self-motivated to carry out responsibilities independently, pay close attention to detail and accuracy and be able to meet deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
Superior time and project management skills
Primary Responsibilities:
Payroll:
Time sheet reconciliation and processing of payroll
Provide MSH employee’s with a self portal to view all payroll data (OnPay)
Manage hr@ email address with questions from staff
File quarterly payroll taxes
Manage garnishments and other deduction payments
Assist the CPA/HoS with the annual 990 report
Additional duties as assigned
Tuition Drafting:
sync Quickbooks and Bill.com invoices prior to 1st of the month
Automate monthly ACH tuition payments
Check for any chargebacks and correspond with families to resolve issues
Work closely with Hos and Admissions Director on any changes in charges for student monthly services
Create invoices for monthly incidental charges via bill.com
Manage accounting@ email address with any tuition or draft issues with families
Bookkeeping and Accounting:
Enter all operations accounts payable on a weekly basis (Quickbooks)
Review, and process all MSH accounts payable on a weekly basis
Process a weekly or semi monthly check/ach run as needed to meet due dates
Review monthly receipt folder and match to Quickbooks entries
Process reimbursements
Independently manage all day-to-day activities related to Head Start accounts payable,credit card use, cash disbursements and ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures
Benefits Administration:
Present medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefit options to Client and administer plan with yearly review with HoS
Manage 403b retirement accounts for employees
enroll/unenroll employees from benefit plans as needed

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