Elm City Montessori School, launched in August 2014, is New Haven’s first public Montessori school. We currently serve approximately 325 students between the ages of 3 and 13. New Haven, Connecticut is a thriving arts, cultural, and education hub, located in the center of a growing community of public Montessori schools.
Position Summary:
We are looking for a bilingual professional who can run front-facing communications and help coordinate daily operations for our school's main office during the school year. This is a 10-month position, and this person reports to the Leader of School Operations. The Operations Associate is someone who is highly organized, a problem-solver and a strong communicator. This person must be a motivated individual who has the ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced atmosphere and can effectively prioritize. The Operations Associate will model school protocols/procedures and proactively identify challenges and solutions for our school.
Compensation: Salary $30,00-40,000 based on education and experience. Medical, vision, dental and 401K matching benefits available.
Interested applicants may complete the ECMS Employment Application:
https://forms.gle/i4V9YgQomehN9ByL8
Revised: June 2026
Elm City Montessori School is a PreK-8th grade public school in New Haven, CT. Core to the Montessori approach is a focus on interactive, self-directed learning, and hands-on inquiry in multi-age classrooms that foster creativity, critical thinking, and leadership. Our school is rooted in Dr. Montessori’s vision of social justice. We are committed to building an Anti-Biased and Anti-Racist (ABAR) institution in partnership with staff, families, children, and community. Our developmental approach integrates small group instruction and independent practice with a focus on social emotional learning in a nurturing and academically rigorous environment that builds towards a more just world. We are committed to support our learners in their understanding about themselves, care for their school, nature, and their world.