What will you pay a brand new teacher with no experience? ____________
How much is each year’s experience worth? ____________
Do you think that it is important to pay everyone according to the same pay scale? ____________
If yes, is there anything that you can do if you find someone excellent who cannot accept your salary as per the salary scale?
Do you feel that a salary scale should be based solely on diplomas and years of experience, or should all or part of someone’s salary be based on how hard they work and how effective they are with students, parents, and fellow staff members?
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What is each year’s experience worth? Is a year at another Montessori school worth the same as a year at your school? ________________
Will you pay more if someone is trained through one Montessori training center over another ___________?
What is a 4 year college degree worth? ____________
What about a Masters degree? ____________
A Doctorate? ____________
Can someone perform extra duties at your school for higher pay? _____________________
Do you follow a salary scale at your school? If so, how does it work?
As one example: Base salary for all full-time staff + add on for a Montessori credential + add on for a 4 year university degree + add on for a Masters degree + add on for each year o0f previous teaching experience + add on for any additional duties someone is assigned to manage (such as coordinating the aftercare program)
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