The Williamsburg Montessori is a non-for-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors, licensed by the State of Virginia and affiliated with the American Montessori Society. Since its founding in 1982, WMS has built a tradition of excellence by serving children using the educational philosophy of Maria Montessori. Since we first opened our doors in 1982, WMS has expanded from a modest program serving forty pre-school aged children to a comprehensive Montessori school located on two campuses and serving nearly 140 students between the ages of eighteen months and twelve years.
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Williamsburg Montessori School provides a daily living and learning environment designed to help children grow socially, physically, and mentally in a structure governed by the educational philosophy developed by Maria Montessori. We aim to develop in each child the ability to solve problems, to use freedom wisely, to respect him/herself, and above all, to take joy in learning. |
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The Montessori Method is a unique and time-tested approach to teaching and learning. Since it was first introduced in 1907, the method has managed to grow in both size and scope — Montessori schools exist in nearly every country on earth with over 5000 in the US alone — while retaining core elements central to children's healthy development. Montessori education is unique in its careful focus on the child as a developing human being and the method is distinguished by three interconnected characteristics.
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Each teacher, assistant teacher and aide at WMS has been chosen with care for his or her education, mastery and warmth of spirit. Together we comprise an outstanding educational community. The WMS faculty consists of nine trained Montessori directresses. Each directress holds a Montessori teaching certificate from the American Montessori Society as well as other degrees. All assistant teachers and aides are carefully screened. They have experience in the program in which they work. Faculty are supported by an administrative team as well as a cook and a maintenance staff.
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WMS is governed by a volunteer board of directors. The directors serve staggered three year terms, and are elected at the annual meeting in August. The board may consist of parents or grandparents of children at WMS or friends of Montessori, as well as program directresses.
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The next meeting of the WMS Board will take place on Thursday, June 17th at 7pm in Morton 37 at William & Mary.
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At each meeting of the board of directors, the strategic plan for the future of WMS is consulted and progress is evaluated. |
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Thank you for your interest in Williamsburg Montessori School.
Brief Description of School Community:
Williamsburg Montessori School is an independent, coeducational school which provides authentic Montessori education to 140 students between the ages of 18 months and 15 years. Located in the spectacularly beautiful community of Williamsburg, Virginia, WMS is a vibrant community of learners committed to the highest standards of Montessori practice.
WMS is not currently accepting applications.
The Williamsburg Montessori School practices equal opportunity employment as part
of its ongoing commitment to diversity in the workplace. As such,
Williamsburg Montessori School follows Virginia State
Fair Employment regulations.
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