Montessori Teacher (Age 6-9)

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Montessori Teacher to join our K–12 teaching team and help guide students academically, emotionally, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment. Whether you're already certified or eager to begin your Montessori journey, we welcome your enthusiasm—we offer full sponsorship for Montessori training and certification. As a Montessori guide, you will foster independence, curiosity, and growth by creating a nurturing classroom rooted in authentic Montessori principles. Join our supportive and collaborative school community, where your commitment to whole-child education will have a lasting impact from kindergarten through high school.

Major Responsibilities and Tasks

○ Develops lesson plans and manages the learning experiences for students to ensure the needs of the groups and individual students are met.

○ Assists students toward self-directed learning and normalization.

○ Maintains a neat, well-organized, and attractive prepared environment consistent with Montessori pedagogy.

○ Participates in professional activities designated by the Head of School, which may include workshops, curriculum retreats, meetings, grade reporting, planning, and other professional pursuits.

○ Attends all pre-announced staff meetings, professional sessions and parent meetings.

○ Works to develop close and effective relationships with parents, including opportunities to discuss and understand the child’s progress; encourages them to bond with both the class and the larger school community; provides individualized tracking of student progress.

○ Participates in the admissions process, speaking from time to time with prospective families--at the request of the Principal of the school.

○ Follows the school’s policies and procedures for student evaluation and record keeping, meeting all due dates as required; includes the administration of standardized tests (if applicable).

○ Assesses the needs of the class and prepares requests for materials, furnishings, and framework of the budgeting process; updates inventory list and submits to appropriate management.

○ Other job duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

○ Bachelor’s Degree in E.C.E.

○ Montessori Certificate preferred

Physical Requirements

○ Ability to lift 25-35 lbs.

○ Ability to walk, kneel, sit, and stand for long periods.