Careers
The Portland Montessori School (TPMS) is a non-profit community that educates children ages 15 months through 12 years. For over 60 years, we have specialized in Montessori Education adhering to Montessori principles of AMI while focusing on teaching life and social-emotional skills.
We prioritize strong relationships that enhance our school’s resources for families and staff, center people and their experiences, and are committed to a culture of belonging, collaboration, and appreciation.
TPMS is committed to the following values as we inspire future leaders.
- Provide high-fidelity Montessori education for all
- Invest in people to develop a passion for lifelong learning
- Lead advocacy efforts that impact educational policies
- Create connected community
- Develop culturally responsive, equitable, and inclusive environments
Please send your resume to Andrea O'Neill for consideration; it's the next step towards great opportunities.
We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences enrich our team and strengthen our work. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and brown individuals, as well as disabled people and those with diverse sexual orientations, gender expressions, and identities. If you are excited about this position, we hope you apply.
Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet all of the qualifications. Our primary goal is to find the best candidate for the role, which may include individuals from less traditional backgrounds. We encourage you to consider your unique background and qualifications and to apply.
Questions? Contact Andrea O'Neill.
"We always knew that our daughter’s curiosity and tenacity led her to love exploration and learning, but since she’s been with The Portland Montessori School we've seen her develop personally in ways we hadn't imagined. She is all the better for the love, respect, friendship and encouragement she receives there."
"As parents, our ultimate goal is for our child to make independent, healthy and confident choices so he can be a happy and productive person wherever he is in life. We are thankful he is with Miss Jennifer's elementary class and The Portland Montessori School community, where he is developing those traits."
"At The Portland Montessori School, our kids learn to use buttons, tie their shoes, juice an orange, crack nuts and cut bananas, clean up after themselves, identify odd and even numbers, sew, set their place at the table, pour their own milk, understand the value of numbers into the thousands, and identify continents and countries on a map—and have fun doing it all!"
"When our son started kindergarten at The Portland Montessori School, his behavior problems stopped almost immediately. That’s because he had interesting, engaging work to do. He’s so proud to show us the work he’s done when we pick him up after school."
"I am so happy that my son is spending his kindergarten year in a Montessori environment where his knowledge, self-control, kindness, sense of purpose, and confidence have all grown by leaps and bounds."