Are you passionate about making Montessori education economically equitable and accessible to all families? Want to make a difference in the lives of young children every day? Enjoy seeing that spark of light shine within the child?

Fulton Montessori School is a small, growing, 501(c)(3) non-profit Montessori toddler through pre-kindergarten program with a strong work ethic for equity and access that has deep roots in the Greater Fulton area. FMS serves a wide range of working families and is proud to provide affordable year-round Montessori education to our community.

Employment Opportunities

Looking for an opportunity to love where you work and work where your job makes a difference in the community? Where your everyday work builds sustainability for Richmond's East End and Fulton families and invests into the future success of neighborhood children? - Well, here we are! We proudly work year-round to support our hard working families.

Reach out with your resume, letter of interest, any questions to FMS (info@fultonmontessori.com) and if your qualifications are a match, you will receive an email with the FMS scheduling link to choose an interview appointment. After that, the next step involves an in-person classroom observation and second interview. Depending on the number of candidates and where you land in the que, the Head of School will notify you or any further steps!

What we look for in employees:

Our ideal candidate will easily fit into our kind and hardworking team; is punctual and reliable; will show respect and kindness towards children and others; has a love for learning and has a willingness to learn new ways of interacting with children; is comfortable with assisting children in various stages of toilet-training and with careful and thorough hand washing; can stay attentive and alert at all times; uses open communication and follows direction while also asking questions as needed; is willing to defer to leadership as needed regarding parent communication; and is able observe and take notes as needed.

ALL FMS employees must complete very specific training upon hire. Want to get ahead and be prepared? Check out the following training links for free opportunities:

1. Mandated Reporter in VA (free, certificate upon completion)
Questions about this training? Call Child Protective Services Unit, DSS (804) 726-7555
2. Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care (free, 10 hours, online registration, certificate upon completion)
3. Virginia Health and Safety Update (free, 3 hours, required annually and after you complete the Preservice Training, certificate upon completion)

COVID-19 POLICY - contact FMS for details

If you have any questions about these positions, please email info@fultonmontessori.com.

We would love to hear from you!

Email your resume and cover letter to info@fultonmontessori.com with “employment opportunities” in the reference line.