What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher / Educational Facilitator (Full-Time, Upper Elementary, Montessori, Santee) position at Element Education: Community Montessori & Dimensions Collaborative Charter Schools (San Diego County)?

Teacher / Educational Facilitator (Full-Time, Upper Elementary, Montessori, Santee) at Element Education: Community Montessori & Dimensions Collaborative Charter Schools (San Diego County)

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Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

4/14/2026

Contact

Kiran Sihota
760-743-7880

Number of Openings

Salary

Pay Range
$59,000 - $102,812 Annually

Add'l Salary Info

Health Benefits, PTO, Professional Learning Funds; CalSTRS

Length of Work Year

10 months per year

Employment Type

Full Time

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life & AD&D; FSA/HSA Plans; Supplemental Insurance, Legal Plan; CalSTRS; Accrued PTO; 403(b)/457(b) Retirement Plans; Professional Learning Funds; Paid Montessori Training

Schedule

Monday - Friday (To start for 2026/2027 school year.)

Hours

8:00 am - 4:00 pm or as needed to fulfill the duties of the position

Location

Santee, CA

Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account a range of factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and business/organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Element Education believes in professional learning and reflection and utilizes a merit based compensation program.

Additional Information

This position is open until filled and may close at any time without prior notice.

Job Summary

Seeking resourceful, creative, and driven candidates interested in joining a team dedicated to developing innovative practices, efficient systems, and strong relationships while cultivating a generation of life-long and self-determined learners. Come join our growing team! The primary responsibility of the Educational Facilitator is to provide support and guidance to parents in the Montessori philosophy and facilitate student learning which includes, but is not limited to, assessing, developing, planning, organizing, and monitoring a comprehensive educational plan for the desired success of each student. Community Montessori is committed to respecting the talents and interests of the individual child while implementing Montessori teaching principles. Our goal is to foster in our children a strong sense of independence, creativity, respect for others, appreciation of diversity in people, and a deep and joyful love of learning. Community Montessori currently serves approximately 750 students in grades TK-8. Students attend one of five learning centers located throughout San Diego County and are on a Montessori home study program.

Requirements / Qualifications

1. Possess a current, Clear or Preliminary, Multiple Subject Credential or District Intern Credential* 2. Possess EL Authorization 3. For TK/K Applicants: Possess a Child Development (Site Supervisor) Permit 3. Montessori training strongly preferred (Paid Montessori training provided) *District Intern eligible candidates accepted. Element Education provides a tuition assistance repayment plan for District Intern and Induction candidates.

Credential Copy
Letter of Introduction
Letter(s) of Reference (Not required for internal applicants.)
Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Credential Copy
Letter of Introduction
Letter(s) of Reference (Not required for internal applicants.)
Resume

Comments and Other Information

To inspire each child's natural desire to learn by offering choice, flexibility, and learning standards based on learning styles and the developmental stages of the learner. Reach your ELEMENT by helping children discover theirs! Element Education is a non-profit corporation which oversees two publicly funded charter schools, Community Montessori and Dimensions Collaborative. Our mission is to promote a culture of education which empowers learners to find and develop their passion and to inspire the natural desire to explore and learn through choice and flexibility. We refer to students’ learning styles (dispositions, modalities, interests, talents, and environment) as well as the developmental stages of learning when collaborating with the student, parents, and mentors in developing a personalized learning plan unique to each student. During their educational journey, students demonstrate mastery by making progress toward expertise in areas related to their educational goals, autonomy through choice and self-directed learning activities, and a sense of purpose by engaging in meaningful learning which contributes to something larger than themselves.

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Dimensions Collaborative

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What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher / Educational Facilitator (Full-Time, Upper Elementary, Montessori, Santee) position at Element Education: Community Montessori & Dimensions Collaborative Charter Schools (San Diego County)?