Montessori Primary Directress
About the Position:
Currently the Primary Montessori class comprises approximately 15-20 students between the ages of 3 and 6 years. The limitations on the class size at present have entirely to do with the size of the classroom space that we currently have available.
We operate on a 4-day academic school week, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM. Fridays are a half day Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atrium program. Beyond teaching, duties will include maintaining and edifying a spiritually and emotionally healthy classroom environment, developing the classroom assistant, assisting in overseeing the schoolyard at lunchtime, helping with dismissal at the end of the day, routine cleaning and maintenance, and attendance at periodic staff meetings, parent teacher conferences and community events.
Priority will be given to AMI certified candidates, but we welcome trained applicants with other Montessori lineages. Priority will also be given to candidates with Level 1 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training, however, if Level 1 CGS training has not yet been obtained, a completion of the training within one year is strongly recommended and supported.
Instructions for Applying:
Please direct inquiries and Curriculum Vitae with Cover Letter to Jessica Harvey, Head of School jharvey@divineassistanceacademy.com. Salary will be commensurate with experience and is competitive with salaries in our county of Warren, VA. A minimum of a 2 year commitment is required.
Montessori Class Assistant
About the Position:
Divinum Auxilium Academy is seeking a nurturing, responsible, and committed assistant to help run an established Montessori classroom for approximately 15-20 children. The Assistant supports the children and works with the Lead Guide as a team for the benefit of the children in the classroom. Candidates with experience and/or certification in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd will be given priority.
The classroom assistant is an important support role and one that is regarded with respect and appreciation at Divinum. The assistant responsibilities include:
* Ensuring a clean and orderly environment
* Restocking supplies
* Assisting individual and small groups of children as directed
* Assisting with redirection and behavior management as well as conflict resolution
* Working together with the Guide to model grace and courtesy and build a harmonious, peaceful community
Singapore Math Teacher
About the Position:
Divinum Auxilium Academy is seeking a nurturing and knowledgeable Singapore Math teacher for levels 4, 5, or 6. This class meets four days a week for one hour each day The teacher will be responsible for presenting material according to the Singapore Method and helping students to progress in their knowledge and use of these methods. The teacher will also track student’s progress and fulfill all the assessment requirements set forth by the Head of School. Further, the teacher will keep in regular communication with the Head of School and the homeroom teacher.
Candidates for this position will have experience teaching Singapore Math to children 3-7th grade. Candidates familiar with Catholic Classical or Montessori education will be given preference.
About our School:
Divinum Auxilium Academy is a small, non-profit, private academy located at a beautiful facility on thirteen pastoral and wooded acres abutting the Shenandoah National Park in Front Royal, Virginia. Our curriculum encompasses a Montessori Primary and Lower Elementary foundation through third/fourth grade and transitions to a traditional and rigorous Classical curriculum thereafter, leading to the matriculation of our single sex upper schools: St. Joseph the Just and St. Edith Stein. We offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd levels I, II, & III. Our class sizes are small and our curriculum diverse. In addition to core academics, we emphasize a well-rounded program of both fine and practical arts and we employ professional artisans and craftspeople as instructors.
Divinum Auxilium Academy is a bright, joyful school that focuses on engaging and educating the whole person, not only the mind! Come join us, not only to teach, but to pray, to play, to garden, and to grow!
Instructions for applying for all positions:
Salary will be commensurate with experience and is competitive with salaries in our county of Warren, VA. Please direct inquiries and Resume with Cover Letter to Jessica Harvey, Head of School at jharvey@divineassistanceacademy.com