North American Montessori Teachers Association

Contact: hr@mslammontessori.com

English-speaking AMI Primary trained teacher- Three month Maternity Leave
Ms. Lam Montessori, a Mandarin-English Montessori school, seeking a fluent English speaker to begin January 2027, for a three months maternity leave. As a Mandarin immersion school your responsibility is to offer rigorous and engaging English lessons in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York.
Must have qualifications, attributes and skills:
Fluent written and spoken English
Engaging lessons to help support the child’s interest in reading, writing, and cultural studies
Tailor lessons to the needs of individual children while offering interesting small and large group lessons.
Act as a team player committed to professional and personal growth
Own setting standards for children’s progress
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Ability to get up and down from the floor and stools.
Exceptional Candidates have the above and:
An AMI Primary 3-6 diploma or the desire to pursue training
NY State Teacher Certification or the ability to complete certification
Benefits include:
Competitive compensation and benefits, commensurate with experience
4-weeks paid vacation in the summer
A warm, cohesive team of teachers/assistants and a AMI 0-6 trained Director committed to creating an outstanding working environment
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to hr@mslammontessori.com

Contact: helen@sundropsmontessori.org

Assistant teacher, with the possibility of becoming a partner and co-teacher leader to lead and manage a thriving non-profit Montessori school in San Jose, CA

Contact: learning@wildflowerschools.org

Build a public Montessori school from the ground up — as a Founding Administrative Partner or a Founding Teacher Leader.

Wildflower is seeking entrepreneurial school leaders and experienced Montessori educators to join founding teams that will design, launch, and eventually lead teacher-led public charter Montessori schools. Founding teams are built around two co-founder roles working side by side:

Founding Administrative Partner — builds and coordinates the charter-wide systems (governance, authorizer relations, finance, HR, compliance, data, enrollment, communications, technology) that let the school operate as a compliant, sustainable public institution. The Administrative Partner serves as the Charter Leader, while the Teacher Leader stewards the school site and its educational program.

Founding Teacher Leader — an experienced Montessori educator who co-develops the educational vision, school culture, and learning environment, and will lead their own classroom in the school they built.

As a Founding Administrative Partner and/or Founding Teacher Leader, you will participate in the Wildflower Charter Incubator, a structured program combining coaching, practical work, and individualized support to prepare you for charter application, authorization, and school opening.

These founder pathways will have a paid teaching and leadership role at the end of it, but are not immediate employment positions.

About the Opportunity

Administrative Partners and Teacher Leaders share leadership, making decisions collaboratively. Both move through the Wildflower Charter Incubator and complete its readiness milestones, and both contribute to charter application development and authorization. Beyond that shared foundation, each partner brings distinct work:

Founding Administrative Partners:

– Co-create the operational, governance, and financial foundation of a future Wildflower charter school.

– Build relationships with communities, authorizers, and founding board members.

– Develop systems for enrollment, finance, compliance, governance, and operations.

– Help assemble the partnerships, fundraising, and organizational infrastructure needed to launch a sustainable public Montessori school.

Founding Teacher Leaders:

– Co-develop the educational vision, school culture, and learning environment.

– Build relationships with families, community organizations, and local partners.

– Help recruit founding board members and future Teacher Leaders.

– Develop enrollment strategies that make Montessori available to more families.

– Create systems that allow educators to lead together through shared governance.

– Prepare to launch and lead their own Montessori classroom as a co-founder.

During the Incubator

The Incubator begins with six weeks of structured work alongside a small group of founding teams, followed by four weeks of individual coaching and integration sessions with your team. Support continues as teams move toward application and launch, and includes:

– Readiness reviews and milestone feedback

– Charter application development and authorization preparation

– Governance and board development / shared leadership

– Financial modeling, fundraising planning, and financial sustainability

– Community engagement, family engagement, and enrollment strategy

– Montessori program design and community-rooted school design

– Team development

– Long-term school startup planning

Who We’re Looking For

For the Administrative Partner role, strong candidates may have experience in school leadership, charter schools, nonprofit management, business operations, finance, project management, public administration, or community organizing. No single background is required; what matters is you’re ready to build.

For the Teacher Leader role, we’re seeking experienced Montessori educators who don’t want to choose between the classroom and leadership. Founding Teacher Leaders do both, guiding children every day while creating an entirely new public school around them. Strong candidates typically have:

MACTE-accredited Montessori certification (AMI, AMS, or equivalent)

– Several years of Montessori classroom experience

– Deep respect for child-centered learning

– Strong relationships in the community they hope to serve

– A desire to expand access to public Montessori education

For both roles, you believe in the teacher-leader school model, that schools should be deeply rooted in the communities they serve, that public Montessori should be open to every family, and that leadership is shared and relational. Successful founders are builders and systems thinkers: comfortable with ambiguity, energized by creating something that doesn’t yet exist, curious, collaborative, resilient, and motivated by long-term impact, always keeping the mission at the center.

Compensation

Participation in the Wildflower Charter Incubator is unpaid. This is a founding journey, and like most founding journeys, the compensation comes when the organization you build comes to life.

Founding teams typically spend 6 to 12 months developing a charter application and securing authorization, then another 6 to 12 months preparing for launch. Once a school is authorized and moves into implementation, founders transition into paid leadership positions within the school they have created, with Teacher Leaders leading their own classrooms. Post-launch salaries typically range from $70,000 to $100,000, depending on the school’s location and state funding levels.

Commitment

Launching a Wildflower charter school is comparable to starting a mission-driven social enterprise: it calls for persistence, collaboration, and sustained effort over several years. You won’t do it alone. Throughout the process, you’ll have coaching, practical tools, and the broader Wildflower network behind you, while retaining full ownership of building a school that reflects your community and vision.

Geographic Consideration

Where you build matters. Charter law, authorizer relationships, and funding conditions vary widely by state, so Wildflower is focused on places where a new charter school can realistically succeed: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, and parts of Upstate New York.

New Wildflower charter schools are not currently viable in California, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, or Washington state. If you’re in one of these locations and this work speaks to you, Wildflower’s independent school pathway and openings at existing Wildflower charter schools may be a better fit.

About Wildflower Schools

Wildflower is a national network of more than 80 small, teacher-led, community-embedded Montessori schools across 22 states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico. Each school is founded and led by its educators and deeply rooted in the neighborhood it serves. Wildflower believes children are fundamentally peaceful, curious, and good, and that schools only work for children and families if they also work for educators — which is why Wildflower schools are built and led by the people closest to the children.

Wildflower’s public charter schools are tuition-free and open to every family regardless of income. Founding teams are supported by The Wildflower Foundation, which provides startup capital, coaching and tools, and a national community of Teacher Leaders who have walked this path themselves.

Learn more at https://wildflowerschools.fillout.com/learn-more.

Contact: coneill@montessorichildrenshouse.org

Montessori Children’s House (MCH) seeks a Lower Elementary teacher for the 2026-27 school year. MCH offers a progressive and comprehensive curriculum built on the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori to children aged two through twelve in our Toddler through Upper Elementary programs. MCH is located in the beautiful and historical city of Providence, RI, and boasts a diverse community of learners.

Montessori Children’s House is seeking candidates who will embrace the tenets of Montessori Education, including the principles of community, educational excellence, social justice, and equity.

Main responsibilities include:

-Prepare and present engaging lessons using Montessori materials and method

-Teach core academic subjects within the Montessori elementary curriculum

-Foster inquiry, independence, accountability and respect

-Supervise and support students throughout the school day

-Maintain a well-prepared, organized, and inspiring environment

-Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, development, and classroom experiences

-Contribute to a classroom culture based consistently in curiosity, respect and growth

-Collaborate closely with fellow faculty and staff to support student success and school initiatives

We are looking for a candidate who is innovative, flexible, creative and enjoys working in a small yet robust school community.

Prospective candidates are invited to send a resume and cover letter outlining their educational background, experience and interest.

Requirements:

AMS, AMI or MACTE Elementary credential

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Strong communication skills & desire to be part of a team

Experience working with children ages 6-12

Montessori Children’s House has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, social justice and equity. MCH does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic.

Contact: silvia@kindling.academy

Kindling Academy is hiring a Founding Lead Teacher/Guide near Bee Cave, Texas.

You’ll lead a mixed-age cohort of no more than 14 children, ages 4–8, with support from a classroom assistant. Our Montessori-inspired model blends individualized learning, project-based work, creativity, and extensive outdoor time.

We seek a warm, adaptable educator with strong judgment, initiative, emotional intelligence, and at least three years of teaching experience.

Montessori training is preferred, but alignment with learner-centered education matters most.

Salary is $80,000 plus benefits. Start date is ASAP. To apply, email a five-minute Loom video explaining your interest and relevant experience to silvia@kindling.academy today.

Contact: admin@john23mcc.org

Join us in a mission-driven and joyful community that educates children with a simpler and more human approach. Your purpose will be to accompany them on their journey of self-discovery and learning so they can live joyfully in God’s love and fulfill their unique call in life.

AMI Degree or equivalent preferred. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd certification is a plus.

Time commitment:

Tuesdays-Thursdays, 8:00am – 4:00pm

School activities outside regular days/hours.

Mid-August through May.

You will be working alongside an assistant and a CGS-trained Level I atrium catechist.

Please send a resume and cover letter to Kelsey at admin@john23mcc.org

Contact: ellen@thegardenmontessori.org

Montessori Co-Lead or Assistant

We are a school with a lot of opinions about getting kids outside. If “freedom of movement” sounds like a philosophy and also a daily logistical adventure, you’ll fit right in.

We’re a nature-focused, indoor-outdoor school where children spend meaningful chunks of their day outside, and we’re a small, close-knit community with a low-drama, high-collaboration culture. No one is exempt from diaper changes here!

The best part–our campus. You will be part of the first team to serve children at our newest location — 7 acres of beauty, where rabbits, chickens, ducks and goats will roam alongside our students. A babbling creek, wooded acreage for exploring, abundant raised garden beds and even an apiary for our honeybees. A true Montessori dream campus.

The Schedule

This role can be part or full-time depending on your preference and need. Our Toddler Community program is half-day, but we also offer afternoon programming which you could be a part of if additional hours are desired.

The Role

You’ll work closely with a Lead Teacher in a classroom of 1-3 year olds, helping prepare the environment, supporting daily routines, and guiding our youngest students towards independence.

It’s not all fun and games, though—you’ll help children learn to use the toilet independently, handled with the same warmth and patience as everything else. You’ll build real relationships with the children and their families, and you’ll be a steady, familiar presence in the classroom day to day.

We are open to someone without a credential joining as an assistant (and can offer you MACTE accredited Montessori training in-house if interested!) or a credentialed teacher who would like to join our amazing Toddler Guide as her co-lead.

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need years of experience, but you do need the right temperament. What matters most:

Genuine warmth and patience with young children, including on the harder days

Comfort being outside in real weather, not just nice-day weather

Reliability and follow-through, since the classroom depends on you showing up (we don’t play around about attendance here!)

A collaborative mindset. You’re a true partner to your lead teacher, not just an extra set of hands

A sense of humor, because you will need it 🙂

What You’ll Get

Hands-on experience in a classroom that takes early childhood seriously without taking itself too seriously, mentorship from an experienced lead teacher, and a genuine sense of belonging to a small, tight-knit team.

30 days of paid time off plus up to 12 paid sick days.

The opportunity to be part of a living Montessori lab school where we grow Montessori educators with the same care and intention that we do children.

Summers optional

Unlimited bunny snuggles.

To Apply

Tell us a bit about yourself and why working with young children matters to you and why you want to do it at The Garden in particular. We’d love to hear it in your own words.

Contact: ellen@thegardenschools.com

Co-Lead Primary Montessori Guide

The Garden Progressive Montessori

Charlotte, North Carolina

We’re a Montessori school, but we’re not that Montessori school. We don’t have a lot of rules about keeping your voice down, but we do have a lot of opinions about developmentally appropriate education and getting kids outside. If you are a lifelong learner, patient, flexible and adaptable and you believe that children deserve to be treated with respect and really seen for the magic they bring to the world, you’ll fit right in here.

The Garden Progressive Montessori is a school where children are free to learn indoors or out, following their curiosity through the environment we’ve built with them in mind. We’re a small, close-knit community with a low-drama, high-collaboration culture. Everyone pitches in. Nobody here is above cleaning up a potty accident or taking out the trash.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be co-leading a Primary (3-6) classroom alongside another trained guide, which means you get a genuine thought partner and someone to back you up when a child has decided today is the day they will only communicate through animal sounds. You’ll prepare a beautiful, well-tended environment, observe and follow children’s developmental needs, build relationships with families, and contribute to a community that takes its work seriously without taking itself too seriously.

What We’re Looking For

Ideally, you hold a Montessori Primary credential and have classroom experience. That said, if you’re deeply aligned with Montessori philosophy and ready to pursue training, we’re open to that conversation. You could start out as an assistant and develop your skills together until you’re ready to take on the role of lead guide. What we’re not flexible on is disposition: we need someone who is authentic, calm, and genuinely okay with mud.

You’re a good fit if you:

• Love being outside and don’t consider rainfall a valid reason to cancel anything.

Thrive in a collaborative environment and find drama exhausting.

• Believe children are capable and interesting, not problems to be managed.

• Can hold a prepared environment and a sense of humor at the same time.

• Are willing to participate in, or at minimum enthusiastically spectate, staff karaoke night.

The Details

We are closed on Fridays. Summers are optional. We strive for a culture that supports people doing their best work without burning out. We know this work requires time outside of the classroom to plan, record, prepare and grow into our potential.

We’ve been at this since 2012 and have grown into a small network of schools serving children from infancy through elementary age. Small enough that you’ll know everyone. Established enough that we know what we’re doing and backed by a long history of success.

Compensation and Benefits

We believe in transparency. Please refer to the compensation and benefits overview for full details.

To Apply

Send us a note that tells us who you are and why this sounds like your kind of place. A resume is great. A cover letter that sounds like you wrote it (not an AI bot) is a bonus.

Questions? Reach out to Ellen Graham at ellen@thegardenschools.com or 704.885.1444

Contact: joan.young@provmont.org

The Advancement Manager will lead the development of Providence’s fundraising and community engagement

program. This is a founding advancement role: the school has a strong reputation and a loyal community, but it is

still building the systems, habits, and shared language needed for a mature culture of philanthropy.

The Advancement Manager will partner with school leadership, the Board of Trustees, the Development

Committee, the Development Advisory Board, and parent volunteers to grow annual giving, strengthen donor

stewardship, engage alumni and grandparents, support fundraising events, and build a sustainable development

infrastructure.

This role is ideal for a strategic, relational, and self-directed advancement professional who can both execute

day-to-day fundraising work and help Providence’s leadership community become more confident and effective in

donor engagement.

Contact: clint.brody@bezosacademy.org

Contact: careers@esara.ac.th

Toddler Teacher (18 months–3 years)

Help create a child’s very first experience of school. We’re looking for a warm, patient, and nurturing Montessori educator who understands the importance of independence, movement, language, and secure relationships. If you believe the earliest years build the foundation for life, we’d love to welcome you to Esara.

Job Description:

Contact: careers@esara.ac.th

Lower Elementary (6–9 years) / Upper Elementary (9-12)

We’re looking for an inspiring Montessori educator who loves igniting curiosity and helping children make meaningful connections across subjects. If you’re passionate about nurturing confident, independent learners through hands-on exploration, collaboration, and real-world experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact: hcopeland@stcathmont.org

POSITION: HEAD OF SCHOOL

SCHOOL: ST. CATHERINE’S MONTESSORI

LOCATION: HOUSTON, TEXAS

START DATE: JULY 1, 2027

SEARCH PROCESS

St. Catherine’s Montessori has partnered with The Education Group to assist in its search for the next Head of School. Please access the website to view a detailed, comprehensive description of the School, position, candidate requirements, and the application process.

THE POSITION

Rooted in the Dominican tradition and inspired by the transformative power of Montessori education, St. Catherine’s Montessori seeks a visionary and mission-centered leader to serve as its next Head of School beginning July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will be a thoughtful and inspiring leader who embraces Montessori values, embodies the Catholic faith, and understands the richness of Dominican charism. This leader will cultivate academic excellence, strengthen community relationships, inspire faculty and students, and steward the School into its next era of growth and distinction.

THE SCHOOL

St. Catherine’ Montessori holds the distinction of being formally recognized by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) for each of its programs – infancy through high school. As well, the School is an independent Catholic school within the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and is accredited by the Texas Conference of Catholic Bishops Education Department (TCCB ED) and Cognia. Located in Houston, Texas, St. Catherine’s offers both a strong sense of community and exceptional accessibility. Its thoughtfully designed 10.4-acre campus reflects a profound commitment to Montessori philosophy, environmental stewardship, and innovation in educational design. The School has further expanded its vision through the acquisition of three additional undeveloped acres in Houston’s historic Japhet Community near Buffalo Bayou.

Guided by its philosophy and a clear mission, strengthened by a remarkable legacy, and energized by a compelling vision for the future, St. Catherine’s Montessori offers an extraordinary opportunity for its next Head of School to lead one of the most distinctive Catholic Montessori schools in the country.

Contact: lnohra@community-montessori.org

Community Montessori School is seeking a warm, collaborative Children’s House Guide to lead a Montessori classroom serving children ages 3–6. This full-time, on-site role includes preparing the classroom environment, guiding student development, delivering Montessori lessons, maintaining student records, partnering with families, and collaborating with classroom support staff and school leadership.

Qualified candidates must hold an AMI Primary Diploma or AMS Early Childhood Credential and have a strong understanding of Montessori philosophy and child development.

Benefits may include health, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays and breaks, PTO, paid maternity leave, and a tuition benefit for employee children.

Contact: montessoripreschoolinc@gmail.com

Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth, prepare progress reports and conduct parent-teacher conference.

Contact: lynda@dovetailedsourcing.com

Alcuin School seeks a Lower Elementary Guide to join its dedicated faculty as it expands the lower elementary student body. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young learners in a child-centered, academically rich environment.

The Lower Elementary Guide helps direct students’ activities academically, socially, emotionally, and physically in a prepared

Montessori Environment that challenges each child to reach his or her fullest potential in these developmental areas.

Full Position Description | https://bit.ly/3QExjfo

How to Apply

Alcuin School has partnered with DovetailED on this search. Interested candidates should email a cover letter (addressed to

Carolyn Sells, Director of Lower Elementary), a resume, and a list of at least three professional references consolidated as a

single PDF document to Lynda Hamilton-Kirk at lynda@dovetailedsourcing.com

Contact: kristin@lifetimemontessorischool.com

Lifetime Montessori School is seeking a bilingual Primary Guide to join our Bilingual immersion team. Our immersion model pairs two AMI-trained guides in each classroom — one delivering all instruction in English, one exclusively in Spanish. This is a collaborative, team-taught environment where language consistency is central to the program.

We are a thriving school entering our 20th year, with 4 toddler, 6 primary, and an elementary classroom through 6th grade. Our staff retention says it all — team members have been with us up to 16 years.

Requirements:

AMI Diploma (3–6)

Native or near-native Spanish fluency

Heart for authentic Montessori practice

Compensation & Benefits

$4,200–$5,000/month, based on experience

70% employer-paid medical insurance

100% employer-paid dental

Matching 401(k)

50% tuition benefit for staff children

Start Date: July 20, 2026 (flexible through August 24)

Please send your resume, AMI diploma, and a brief cover letter to Kristin Edwards.

Contact: cedwards@thehillsboroschool.org

Full-time, immediate opening. AMS/AMI LE credential required. Genuine co-guide partnership — equal responsibility for a mixed-age 6–9 classroom. Authentic Montessori implementation, AISA-accredited, nonprofit. New campus underway.

Benefits: Competitive salary · 100% employer-paid health & dental · 50% tuition benefit · relocation assistance available.

Birmingham metro area. Nationwide applicants welcome.

Submit cover letter, resume, credential copy & 3 refs to cedwards@thehillsboroschool.org | (205) 864-7330 | thehillsboroschool.org

Contact: cedwards@thehillsboroschool.org

Full-time, immediate opening. AMS/AMI UE credential required; holding both LE & UE a plus. Genuine co-guide partnership — mixed-age 9–12 classroom. Cosmic education, long-cycle research, going-out, community contribution. Authentic Montessori, AISA-accredited, nonprofit. New campus underway.

Benefits: Competitive salary · 100% employer-paid health & dental · 50% tuition benefit · relocation assistance available.

Birmingham metro area. Nationwide applicants welcome.

Submit cover letter, resume, credential copy & 3 refs to cedwards@thehillsboroschool.org | (205) 864-7330 | thehillsboroschool.org

Contact: jeanes@carlislemontessori.com

Carlisle Montessori School offers programs for Toddlers – Primary. We opened our doors in August 2008. Our Founder and Director has been deeply involved in Montessori Education since 1991 and holds an AMI Diploma.

We have a wonderful opportunity for a new classroom Lead Guide. Join our Montessori community in our cozy neighborhood location inside the city of Atlanta. We offer competitive salaries and benefits and paid time off.

We collaborate and plan as a team. Classroom support is provided. Continued education opportunities are available.

Contact us for a personal conversation about the future.

404-949-0053

Mrs. Eanes

Contact: montessori@ezraacademyct.org

Ezra Academy seeks a lead Montessori preschool teacher to join our team in August 2026. The ideal candidate has experience in a Montessori classroom with a commitment to a child-centered learning environment, someone who will work productively with a team and foster Montessori best practices. We champion candidates who demonstrate kindness and patience with young children and can engage our youngest minds in a Montessori classroom with warmth and guidance.

Ezra Academy is a Jewish day school with a Montessori program for kindergarten students and younger. Ezra Academy’s lower and upper schools serve students through eighth grade. We boast a student-centered, progressive pedagogy, a commitment to timeless Jewish values, and a commitment to excellence. We have shared our home with Congregation B’nai Jacob just outside of New Haven in Woodbridge, Connecticut, since 1969.

Skills, experience and talent:

Bachelor’s degree

Montessori certification

Professional experience working with children

Commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity

Warmth of personality, a sense of humor, and a willingness and interest to engage with parents and participate in other aspects of our learning community

Ability to speak Hebrew and teach Jewish holidays and traditions a plus

Contact: joan.young@provmont.org

Providence Montessori School in Lexington, Ky seeks a Lower Elementary Co-Teacher for the 2026-27 school year, beginning August 2026. This is a full-time, school-year position. We seek a committed Montessorian excited to work collaboratively within the elementary team.

Qualifications:

Montessori elementary (6-9) certification from an accredited organization (AMI, AMS, MACTE, etc.) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (or similar).

For more details, please contact the school at 859-255-7330 or email the Head of School at joan.young@provmont.org

Contact: katy@apogeeodessa.com

Apogee Odessa is a faith-integrated learning community in Odessa, Florida, seeking full-time Learning Coaches to mentor learners ages 5-14. While we are not an accredited Montessori school, our model draws from many of Maria Montessori’s principles, including independence, mixed-age learning, intrinsic motivation, hands-on exploration, and respect for the developmental journey of each child. Our K-2 learners regularly utilize Montessori materials and prepared environments. Coaches guide, mentor, and facilitate growth rather than deliver traditional classroom instruction. Learn more at www.apogeeodessa.com. Email:katy@apogeeodessa.com

Contact: clint.brody@bezosacademy.org

Bezos Academy is hiring a Mentor Montessori Teacher for our preschool in Louisville, KY (7525 Jefferson Green Way, Louisville, KY 40219).

For full job description and application, please visit: https://grnh.se/7ld44tcc2us

Contact: cindy.curry@omni-montessori.org

The Director of Elementary Programs (DoEP) ensures that the elementary educational program provided at Omni Montessori School (OMS) is in accordance with the educational philosophy and methods of Dr. Maria Montessori, as interpreted by Association Montessori International (AMI). The DoEP provides management and oversight for the elementary faculty and staff, including afterschool programs and learning specialists, essentially functioning as an instructional leader at the school. Further, the DoEP supports our parent education program and serves as an integral member of the school’s Leadership Team.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to cindy.curry@omni-montessori.org.

Contact: adam.thewes@montessoriupland.com

Montessori Academy of Upland is seeking a dedicated, organized, and passionate Upper Elementary Montessori Guide to join our school community for the 2026-2027 school year. We are looking for an educator who understands and values the Montessori philosophy and is committed to supporting students academically, socially, and emotionally in a peaceful and respectful learning environment.

The Upper Elementary Teacher will guide students through a rich Montessori curriculum, support independent learning, foster responsibility and curiosity, and maintain a prepared classroom environment that encourages concentration, collaboration, and growth.

The Upper Elementary Montessori Guide will be responsible for:

Preparing and maintaining a Montessori classroom environment

Planning and presenting lessons across the Upper Elementary curriculum

Supporting individualized student progress and academic development

Encouraging independence, responsibility, and respectful classroom community

Observing, documenting, and assessing student growth

Communicating professionally with parents, administration, and staff

Supporting school policies, procedures, and Montessori philosophy

Creating a safe, organized, and engaging learning environment

Participating in school events, meetings, and professional development as needed

Qualified candidates should have:

Montessori Elementary Credential from a MACTE-accredited program

Experience working with elementary-aged children in a Montessori setting

Strong classroom management and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with administration, staff, students, and families

Commitment to Montessori philosophy and child-centered education

Candidates must have or be willing to obtain:

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Montessori Academy of Upland is a peaceful and supportive Montessori school community serving children from infancy through elementary since 2007. Our mission is to inspire a lifelong love of learning while helping each child develop independence, confidence, compassion, and responsibility.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with a resume and Montessori credential information.

The Montessori School of Durham (MSD) seeks a new Head of School to lead a team of dedicated professionals and volunteers committed to the joy of learning and educating the whole child. This next Head of School will succeed a respected leader who has served for over a decade, building a legacy of stability, thoughtful growth, financial strength, and deep trust across the community. With a talented faculty, a loyal parent body, and a strong reputation in the Triangle region, MSD stands on a firm foundation.

At the same time, the school is at an exciting point of possibility. Having reached a position of health and maturity, MSD is ready for a leader who can honor what makes the school distinctive while helping the community thoughtfully explore its next horizons, including long-term growth, access and affordability, community impact, and future programmatic opportunities.

APPLY HERE: https://evoportalus.tracker-rms.com/Opportunity/LiteJob/?db=MossandRoss&id=1191&id=1191

Contact: blabotkaseton@gmail.com

Catholic Montessori School Ready to Hire!

Seton Academy, a Catholic Montessori school entering its 48th year in Villa Park, Illinois, is looking for an Elementary Directress, for children ages 6-12 or 9-12.

Montessori Certified applicants for the 2026-2027 school year, starting August 17, 2026.

Applicants must be willing to take Montessori training if not yet certified.

The ideal candidate would have knowledge of the Catholic faith and/or Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.

Located in a quiet neighborhood, Seton Academy boasts large, airy classrooms, dedicated parents and a pleasant work atmosphere.

Please send cover letter and resume to setonacademy@sbcglobal.net.

Contact: karen@montessori-by-sea.org

We are hiring a Lead Lower Elementary teacher for the 26-27 school year!

We are located in St Pete Beach, Fl – right on the beach!

Applicants should have experience teaching in an elementary classroom, and obtained or are working towards a AMS, AMI or MACTE certification for Elementary LEVEL I. We are seeking a teacher that are collaborative, enthusiastic about the natural world, especially marine science, and is organized and dedicated to the Montessori method. We offer competitive salaries – 10 month school year, a monthly contribution towards health insurance, end of year bonuses and funding for professional development.

Contact: hr@ckschools.org

This position delivers elementary curriculum in the context of a school-within-a-school Montessori school program.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree; academic preparation for or experience in teaching a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population. Specific programs may require additional academic preparation or professional experience, including; working with bilingual students and assisting them in the transition to regular classrooms; implementing programs designed to prevent

the dropout of at-risk students; and, teaching multi-level, open-concept, and mainstream classes.

Certificates & Licenses: Valid Washington state teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement for assignment; completion of Montessori training through an AMS/AMI organization desired; some positions may require valid first aid and CPR certification; some positions may require a valid

Washington state driver’s license and/or a Class II driver’s license.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students; plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and whole groups, which may include at-risk or special needs youth; prepares lesson plans.

Uses necessary and appropriate instructional methods and materials, which are suited to the well-being of the students and to the nature of the learning activities, program and/or curriculum involved; implements established program or curriculum objectives; attends in-service training and continues to improve professional growth through study and experimentation to remain current in methods and

techniques for instruction; utilize assessment and strategies to diagnose and prescribe instructional levels for students in all aspects of Montessori curriculum; utilize constructivist learning principles to develop programs to meet individual student needs.

Establishes and implements, in a positive and supportive manner, classroom policies and procedures governing student behavior and conduct; provides guidance, counseling, and discipline to encourage students to meet standards of achievement and conduct; makes referrals for assistance where appropriate.

Contact: info@starlingmontessorischool.com

Hiring: 0-3 Montessori Guide (Toddler Classroom 2026–2027) Starling Montessori, founded in 2024 in Washington, D.C., is seeking a passionate Toddler Guide to lead our Toddler Classroom. This is a unique opportunity to help shape an authentic Montessori program and grow with a growing school.

To apply, please send a tailored cover letter & resume to Fabienne Deaton at info@starlingmontessorischool.com

Montessori Academy of Carrollwood (MAC) is hiring a Montessori Teacher for our primary classroom/ages 3–6.

What We Offer:

Salary $41,000–$47,000 based on experience and certification

50% employer-paid health insurance

Paid Time Off (7 personal days)

Paid breaks (2 weeks winter, 1 week spring)

Stable, long-term team culture

Supportive, on-site leadership

Requirements:

Montessori certification or finishing training

Classroom experience with preschool-aged children

Strong organization and communication skills

Calm, reliable, professional presence

Eligible to work in the U.S.

Fluent in English (Spanish a plus)

Apply: tampamontessori@gmail.com

Contact: t.piepho@cbms.net

Since 1993, The Carolyn Barron Montessori School in Newnan, GA, has provided excellence in AMI-accredited education. We are seeking a passionate Primary Lead Guide to join our close-knit, collaborative team.

Requirements:

AMI Montessori Diploma (3–6) and experience preferred.

Strong communication and a heart for guiding young learners.

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Note: We will sponsor AMI training costs for the right candidate!

Apply: Send your resume and cover letter to Head of School, Tracy Piepho, at t.piepho@cbms.net

Contact: msofjimandy@gmail.com

We’re looking for respectful, energetic and dedicated guides to join our school family on the farm. Your days will be filled with many outdoor adventures on our spacious campus, guiding young children alongside farm animals and gardens. Indoor activities and work cycles will consist of developmentally appropriate engagement and observations while working with a strong and caring team. Each team meets regularly to share observations, family communications, curriculum planning and record keeping. Team collaboration, healthy communication skills and daily connections with parents are essential in this community.

Benefits:

Tuition discount

PTO

Paid holidays

Dental/vision options

Professional development

Contact: ssteele@nnms.org

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Guide daily instruction aligned with the Montessori curriculum for the 6–9 classroom level, in accordance with Montessori principles and NNM policies and practices.

Observe, assess, and document student progress continuously throughout the academic year and across the three-year cycle.

Promote and reinforce positive student behavior by modeling and upholding established school values, expectations, and the Portrait of a Graduate.

Maintain awareness of the classroom as a whole, recognizing shifts in student engagement or classroom dynamics and responding appropriately.

Integrate culturally responsive practices across the curriculum, modeling anti-racist and anti-bias values in all aspects of instruction.

Confer regularly with individual students to support reflection, goal-setting, and academic growth.

Prepare and sustain a thoughtfully designed classroom environment that encourages learning, exploration, observation, and discovery.

Foster a physically and emotionally safe classroom, supporting students’ social and emotional development through guidance and care.

Plan, coordinate, and participate in field trips and outdoor education experiences, including an annual week-long overnight camp.

Demonstrate effective short- and long-term instructional planning and preparation.

Represent the school by presenting at events such as parent education sessions, student performances, and other school functions.

Complete all required student records and documentation accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner.

Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with students and families through proactive communication, providing meaningful feedback on student development and progress.

Collaborate with and support faculty and staff who work with students, including specialists (e.g., Learning Resources, Wellness, Extensions, Spanish, Physical Education).

Maintain ongoing communication with instructional coaches regarding student progress, concerns, and instructional needs; involve school leadership when appropriate.

Supervise, support, and evaluate classroom assistants, interns, and support staff, providing regular feedback and completing formal evaluations.

Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance instructional practice and overall effectiveness.

Uphold high professional standards in appearance, punctuality, and conduct, demonstrating grace and courtesy at all times.

Promote and embody NNM’s mission, vision, and values in interactions with students, families, and colleagues.

Actively contribute to the school community by participating in meetings, events, and collaborative initiatives.

Maintain a consistent presence in the classroom and ensure availability to students during instructional time.

Communicate relevant daily information and concerns to appropriate school personnel in a timely manner.

Use classroom materials and equipment responsibly, maintaining a clean, organized, and orderly environment.

Ensure a safe and secure classroom by adhering to all safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Follow all responsibilities and procedures outlined in the NNM Staff Handbook and fulfill expectations of the lead teacher role.

Pursue ongoing professional growth through conferences, workshops, and related educational opportunities.

Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution in Education, Middle or High School teaching, or a related discipline; AMI or AMS Montessori training and certification at the Elementary level, required

Years of Experience

Prior experience as a Guide in a 6 – 9 level Montessori classroom

Licenses/Certifications

AMI or AMS Montessori Certification from an accredited program in Elementary is required , or willing to pursue certification within the timeframe required

Successfully complete Vector, CPR and First Aid courses

Specific Skills Required

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with children and adults in a timely manner.

Advanced understanding of a child’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development

Demonstrated commitment to professional development and growth

Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias, anti-racist practices: able to work with and teach groups of diverse individuals in respectful, equitable, and inclusive ways

Additional Information

Pay Information: The salary range for this position is $60,000 – $70,000 based on skills and experience.

Near North Montessori offers a variety of benefits which include:

Medical, Dental, and Vision options

Short Term & Long Term Disability

EAP Program & Pet Insurance

Flexible Paid Time off

Professional Development Opportunities

Near North Montessori believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Contact: oaksms@comcast.net

Tall Oaks Montessori School in Blacksburg VA is seeking a lead teacher for a Primary Class (Early Childhood) to begin in the fall of 2026. AMS or AMI certification preferred. Established class of   3 – 6 year olds with supportive staff and administration. Mid August to May school year. Salary based on education, experience and responsibilities.Please send resume to toaksms@comcast.net. Call 540-951-0034 for application.

Contact: info@stbms.org

Located in the vibrant urban setting of downtown Memphis, Sr. Thea Bowman Montessori School serves a diverse community of children and families through the Montessori Method and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Our focus is the development of the whole child within a welcoming prepared environment that uplifts the dignity and worth of all. We are seeking a Lead Guide to serve as the primary educator and spiritual leader for children ages 3 to 6 starting July 2026. This role bridges Montessori pedagogy and Catholic faith formation, guiding each child toward independence, curiosity, and inner-discipline. The lead guide ensures a well-prepared environment, fosters a peaceful and inclusive community, and mentors assistant staff in alignment with the school’s mission and Montessori philosophy. In this role, you will partner with our dedicated, trained Catechist who leads all Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) instruction; no prior CGS training, knowledge, or experience is required.

Requirements: Montessori Early Childhood Diploma, 1+ years of experience with children ages 3–6.

Salary range: $45,000–$52,000 annually.

To apply, submit a resume highlighting relevant experience, along with a personal statement explaining your qualifications and interest in this position to info@stbms.org