About Our School
Echinacea Montessori School began it's work in 2019 with the idea of serving the children and their families in a small, community-centered Montessori school in the heart of Denver.
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We opened our doors in early 2020 to serve children ages 2.5-6.
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In August, 2024 we will start our fifth school year! To better serve our community we are proud to be a bilingual Montessori school, teaching in Spanish and English.
Our Teacher Leaders
Amanda Clarke
Founding Teacher Leader
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I was most inspired to become a teacher by three educators: my father, Mrs Ruth Denney, and Mrs Laurie Gonzales. It was their examples of deep respect for their students, their kind patience, humor and fierce love of teaching, that ignited my drive to be an educator. I grew up in Colorado and am both a Montessori teacher and parent. My teaching at a public Montessori school coincided with my daughter beginning in a primary classroom and we learned about Montessori together. I earned my teaching degree from Lesley University in 1997 and my formal AMI Montessori training in 2015 in Denver. My goal is to continue to inspire and guide children in exploring and expanding their world with confidence and curiosity while learning about themselves and others.
This position is open
Lead Teacher
Join our Teaching Team to help grow our school at Echinacea Montessori School!​
Echinacea Montessori School is looking for a 3/4-full time lead teacher to work with a small team of early childhood professionals, and share educational duties. We are looking for a Montessori primary trained professional who is interested in working creatively and collaboratively to support and grow our program.
Experience
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At least 2 years of Montessori Lead Guide experience
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Qualifications-Montessori Primary Training is required. A viable candidate must have completed or be currently enrolled in a Montessori training program.
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Spanish Proficiency is preferred but not required.
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Knowledge of the business of running a preschool is preferred but not required.
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Because we work with young children, some of them medically compromised, we require that all staff be vaccinated, including COVID vaccinations along with Current First Aid and CPR training.
School administration experience preferred but not required.
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Hours & Benefits
This is a 3/4/full-time position. Salary is commensurate with experience with a range of 55-64k with full benefits including medical, dental, paid time off, and 401K. Echinacea Montessori School also provides opportunities for ongoing professional development, self-care and connection to the wider Wildflower community and supports.
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Learn More
Send a summary of your experience and description of your interests to Amanda Clarke at info@echinaceamontessori.org Members of the Global Majority are strongly encouraged to inquire.
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Our Staff
Sheridan Manfredi
Administrative Assistant
Hello Echinacea families! My name is Sheridan Manfredi and I use she/her pronouns. I am currently a graduate student at the University of Colorado Denver obtaining a dual masters degree in criminal justice and public administration with a nonprofit management concentration. I am passionate about criminal justice reform, and one way I see this being realized is through education. I hope to use what I have learned in my program to assist Echinacea, and all of you, to the best of my ability. I was born and raised in Reno, Nevada and moved to Denver for grad school in 2021. I have since fallen in love with this city and all it has to offer. In my free time I like to hike, camp, eat good food, and hang out with my amazing friends. I look forward to getting to know all of you!
Kacey
Assistant Teacher
Kacey is a Colorado native and learned about Montessori as her daughter started at a nearby public Montessori school. She has broad experience working with children with sensory needs as well as working with teams of adults fundraising and advocating for Montessori education. Kacey loves being a mom, going to concerts, hiking and being spending time with friends.
