Employment Opportunities


Elementary Assistant Teacher

PRAIRIE HILL Learning Center, A non-profit Montessori farm-school, seeks an elementary assistant teacher who is ready to join our community and collaborate with the AMI Montessori teacher in the Younger Elementary (grades 1-3).

Our campus consists of 12 acres of school campus and unspoiled prairie, wooded, and park-like areas. The Elementary is housed in a unique, straw-bale construction building, powered by alternative energy sources. We offer integrated experiences in music, art, organic gardening, and animal husbandry (ponies, ducks, sheep, chickens, peacocks) presented by specialists and/or certified AMI teachers. The children also prepare fresh, vegetarian meals daily with the assistance of an experienced adult guide. PRAIRIE HILL has a 30 year history of environmental education and a commitment to the hightest Montessori standards.

We offer competitive compensation based upon education and experience, medical and retirement benefits, paid holidays, child tuition discounts, and an opportunity to work at “Nebraska’s First Wind and Solar Powered School”, serving children ages 18 months – 14 years.

The position is available August, 2012.


Office Administrative Assistant

PRAIRIE HILL Learning Center is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the work of the Director 10 hours per week with this part-time position to begin as soon as possible. Hourly salary is dependent upon qualifications.

Job Overview:
Provide financial and administrative support to the PRAIRIE HILL Director by maintaining and implementing financial and administrative systems, procedures, policies, and projects.

Duties will include financial project-based work, as outlined in the Financial Systems Support Key Tasks at the following link: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B2cQhNNhWxwTejVQOFo0c3JaRzQ

As time allows, duties may include administrative project-based work, and clerical and reception duties as outlined in the Administrative Support Key Tasks listed at the same link.

The position is available immediately.


Substitute Assistant Teachers Needed

Prairie Hill is looking for substitute assistant teachers for the upcoming school year.  Although previous teaching experience is advantageous, a desire to work with children in the Montessori setting is equally important and will be considered as well.  Substitute positions are available in all three communities (i.e. Young Children, Primary and Elementary).  Observation and training in each community along with schedule flexibility is necessary.

Our campus consists of 12 acres of school campus, as well as unspoiled prairie, wooded, and park-like areas. The Elementary is housed in a unique, straw-bale construction building, powered by alternative energy sources. We offer integrated experiences in music, art, organic gardening, and animal husbandry (ponies, ducks, sheep, chickens, peacocks) presented by specialists and/or certified AMI teachers. The children also prepare fresh, vegetarian meals daily with the assistance of an experienced adult guide. PRAIRIE HILL has a 30 year history of environmental education and a commitment to the hightest Montessori standards.

E-mail Address: Send resume to prairiehillschool@yahoo.com

Mailing Address: PRAIRIE HILL Learning Center, 17705 S. 12th St., Roca, NE 68430                                                                                                                      

Telephone Number: 402-438-6668 and ask to speak to the director, Jeanne M. Hevener

PRAIRIE HILL is located seven miles south of Lincoln, Nebraska (population 250,000), state capital and home to the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

PRAIRIE HILL is a dynamic, fully equipped non-profit school with toddler, primary, and elementary classrooms. Highly trained staff work as a team to coordinate a comprehensive Montessori experience for 85 to 90 children.

PRAIRIE HILL offers unique opportunities to integrate Montessori learning between indoor and outdoor environments in a beautiful farm setting. A family-like atmosphere prevails, creating a multi-age community involving children, parents and staff.

PRAIRIE HILL Learning Center
17705 South 12th Street
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
Email: prairiehillschool@yahoo.com
“Just 7 miles south of Lincoln, NE”


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