Job Description

About us

Green Tree Montessori is a small school with a tight knit community located on a beautiful wooded lot in Kirkwood, Missouri. We are a team of professional educators who strive to give the very best to the children at our school. Our school serves children from the ages of 6 months through Kindergarten. We treat all children with respect and allow each individual child to reach their full potential. Our school offers a beautiful clean work environment and a strong staff culture.

As the Kitchen Manager & Cook at Green Tree Montessori School, you will ensure that the children here have a nutricious lunch and two snack each day.

You will be responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, ordering food, cooking the food, and doing the dishes each day. You’ll work closely with the Assistant Head of School to control costs, optimize efficiency, and contribute to a great work environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Food Quality & Consistency: Oversee food preparation, cooking, and serving for each classroom

• Inventory & Ordering: Manage food costs, order supplies, and track inventory to minimize waste

• Kitchen Operations & Efficiency: Ensure a smooth, organized, and clean kitchen workflow

• Safety & Compliance: Enforce food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations 

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Some kitchen or cooking experience preferred; child care experience preferred

• Growth Mindset: Ability to learn new things and accept feedback

• Organization & Time Management: Able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Problem-Solving Mindset: Quick thinker who can handle challenges during service

Job Description:

About us

Green Tree Montessori is a small school with a tight knit community located on a beautiful wooded lot in Kirkwood, Missouri. We are a team of professional educators who strive to give the very best to the children at our school. Our school serves children from the ages of 6 months through Kindergarten. We treat all children with respect and allow each individual child to reach their full potential. Our school offers a beautiful clean work environment and a strong staff culture.

As an assistant preschool teacher at Green Tree Montessori School, you will encourage fun and exploration in our beautiful indoor/ outdoor setting.

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Montessori Teacher's Assistant to join our team at Green Tree Montessori. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for children and a commitment to providing a high-quality, Montessori-based educational environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the lead Montessori teacher in implementing the Montessori curriculum.
• Preparing and maintaining a clean, orderly, and attractive Montessori environment.
• Meeting the individual's needs of the children with care and compassion
• Leading a small group of children in different activities
• Interacting affectionately and respectfully with children
• Guiding children in self-directed, meaningful activities.
• Communicating effectively with children, parents, and staff.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. A degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is a plus.
• Experience in a Montessori environment or willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Patience, flexibility, and a love for children.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

Job Description:

About us

Green Tree Montessori is a small school with a tight knit community located on a beautiful wooded lot in Kirkwood, Missouri. We are a team of professional educators who strive to give the very best to the children at our school. Our school serves children from the ages of 6 months through Kindergarten. We treat all children with respect and allow each individual child to reach their full potential. Our school offers a beautiful clean work environment and a strong staff culture.

As an assistant preschool teacher at Green Tree Montessori School, you will encourage fun and exploration in our beautiful indoor/ outdoor setting. This position is for support in the late day and the hours will be from 3:00-5:30pm. 

The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for children and a commitment to providing a high-quality, Montessori-based educational environment.

Responsibilities:

• Keeping the children safe is your utmost priority 
• Preparing and maintaining a clean, orderly, and attractive Montessori environment.
• Meeting the individual's needs of the children with care and compassion
• Leading a small group of children in different activities like story reading
• Interacting affectionately and respectfully with children
• Guiding children in self-directed, meaningful activities.
• Communicating effectively with children, parents, and staff.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. A degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is a plus.
• Experience working with children
• Experience in a Montessori environment or willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Patience, flexibility, and a love for children.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.