North American Montessori Teachers Association

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: clint.brody@bezosacademy.org

Bezos Academy in Dallas – Cockrell Hill is hiring a Bilingual Senior Lead Teacher. As Senior Lead Teacher, you will lead a dual language classroom (Spanish-English) of up to 20 children ages three through five and provide instructional coaching and support to the rest of the teaching staff.

For full job description and application, please visit https://grnh.se/vyc1st0r2us

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

Contact: inquiries@keystoneschool.com

We are seeking a certified Lower Elementary Montessori Guide or a Montessori-trained Assistant Teacher to join our team as a Co-Lead Teacher, or a Montessori-trained Assistant Teacher in our program serving 1st–3rd year students (ages 6–9), in response to the continued growth in our Elementary Program. This role is part of a collaborative co-teaching model, working closely with a partner Lower Elementary guide.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with students to foster independence, intellectual curiosity, and social-emotional growth, and collaborates effectively with a co-teacher to support the needs of the whole child. Co-teaching offers the opportunity to share ideas and responsibilities while providing increased social-emotional support and more individualized and small-group lessons, creating a rich and responsive academic environment.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a passionate, creative educator who can plan thoughtfully, problem-solve collaboratively, and thrive in a team-oriented setting.

This is a school-year position 8/31/26 through 6/11/27 (Approximately 180 work days). Benefits include paid sick and personal time. Additional days off include 2 weeks during December break, February & April vacation weeks, and major holidays. Pay will commensurate with experience & certification.

Qualifications:

– Collaborate with a co-teacher to design, prepare, and maintain an orderly, beautiful Montessori environment that meets the developmental needs of children ages 6–9

– Plan and implement individual and small-group lessons that integrate academics with Practical Life, Grace and Courtesy, and Cosmic Education

– Work collaboratively with the co-teacher to set goals, support student growth, and guide the work of individuals and groups

– Present lessons in accordance with Montessori curriculum, pedagogy, and principles

– Educate the whole child by applying Montessori philosophy in a joyful, inclusive, and respectful learning environment

– Actively observe students to identify interests and developmental readiness, guiding them toward appropriate materials that foster mastery and independence

– Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student work, progress, and behavioral observations using school-designated software platforms

– Participate in chaperoning off site field trips, physical education programs, and Outdoor Classroom experiences during the Spring semester

– Represent the school’s mission and values within the school community and to prospective families

Please email resume, cover letter, and 3 references to lisa.ciesluk@keystoneschool.com and cary.williams@keystoneschool.com.

Contact: lvmschool@yahoo.com

Little Voyageurs’ Montessori School (LVMS) is seeking a full-time Children’s House Montessori Guide to start preferably at the beginning of summer session (June 2026); a start date for the fall program may be considered. LVMS is an environment that is respectful and joyful for children and adults, and we are seeking applicants who are dedicated to the development of young children.

Position Description and Responsibilities

Applicants should have a love for children, be creative, take initiative, have patience, and work well in a team that creates a unique Montessori environment and follows the Montessori theory.

Responsibilities include:

•Planning and implementing Montessori activities in the areas of Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language, Culture/Geography, Science, Music, and Art

•Presenting developmentally appropriate material/activities to individuals and groups of children

•Creating and maintaining a safe, nurturing, self-directed environment for students

•Designing creative and engaging activities to spark children’s individual interests

•Facilitating a harmonious work environment with co-workers and children

•Engaging in proactive communication with colleagues, parents, and Board Members

•Writing and delivering conferences and information for parents

•Displaying leadership, flexibility, and patience

Organization

Little Voyageurs’ Montessori School (LVMS) was established in 1968 and is a non-profit, parent-operated Montessori school located in Columbia Heights. We serve children from diverse backgrounds, approximately age 3 through kindergarten, in a multi-age classroom. LVMS is open year-round, and the educational program is complemented by an extended day program. Both provide a nurturing, high-quality, structured learning environment for the total child. The Montessori program operates within a typical school year and a 7-week Montessori summer program.

LVMS provides a collaborative, positive work environment and offers benefits that include paid time off, paid holidays, health, dental, vision, retirement, and training opportunities.

Interested applicants should send their resume to lvmschool@yahoo.com with the subject “Montessori Guide Application.”

Contact: david.weinreb@elmcitymontessori.org

Elm City Montessori School, launched in August 2014, is New Haven’s first public Montessori school. We are committed to actively building an Antibias Antiracist school community. We are seeking Classroom Guides to support us in building a vibrant and transformative learning environment in our growing school. We will serve 320 children preK-8th grade in the next academic year. New Haven, Connecticut is a thriving arts, cultural, and education hub, located in the center of a growing community of public Montessori schools.

About the position: Our guides are fully trained Montessorians with an AMS or AMI diploma. Guides plan and prepare Montessori lessons across the curriculum, differentiating instruction to ensure growth for all students, collaborating with classroom, level, and school teams to plan curriculum, instruction, and assessment, partnering with families through regular communication to support children’s growth, and participating in professional learning in social emotional skills, academics, and Anti-Bias Anti-Racist work. The Guide reports to the Principal, and works in collaboration with Classroom Assistant, SEL Team, and Coaches. This is a full time 10-Month with required August Training before the school year begins.

Required Qualifications: This position requires certification to teach in the public schools in the State of CT and completion of a Montessori Training program. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications: The ideal applicant has a Master’s Degree in Education or a related field, is trained in the Montessori method and/or has experience as an assistant in a public school setting, collaborating as a member of a teaching faculty, supervising children, and supporting instruction for students with special needs. S/he/they is kind, caring, compassionate, enthusiastic, well-organized, bilingual (Spanish), and creative with excellent written and oral communication skills.

Key Components of the Position:

Planning and presenting anti-bias learning in academics and social emotional learning in the classroom

Differentiating instruction to ensure growth for all students

Collaborating with classroom, level, and school teams to plan curriculum, instruction, and assessment

Partnering with families through regular communication to support children’s growth

Participating in professional learning in social emotional skills, academics, and Anti-Bias Anti-Racist work

Areas of Responsibilities:

Instruction

Developing and modifying instructional materials to appropriately meet the academic, physical, and social emotional needs of all learners

Completing weekly lesson planning for all children, including Montessori lessons and reading and ABAR (Anti-Biased Anti-Racist) instruction

Planning formative and summative assessments around benchmarks and measures of proficiency

Collects data and progress using appropriate systems and tools on a weekly basis

Anti Bias Anti Racist Work

Plans and shares work with One Book, One School, integrating ABAR book into the monthly learning cycle in the classroom

Integrates ABAR learning into the areas of Cosmic Education (History, Science, Geography, etc.)

Participates in monthly ABAR professional learning and actively commits to self work

Social Emotional Learning

Plans lessons in social emotional learning that support children in following classroom procedures and grace and courtesy

Helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students, mediating conflicts and supervising for safety

Communicates with families regularly to support social emotional growth and safety

Differentiation and Support

Uses data and record keeping to plan differentiated lessons to support children in need of additional support

Participates in SRBI/Intervention Planning to plan interventions, to collect data, and to monitor children’s growth

Communicates with families about children’s needs, support plans, and progress

Family Partnership

Shares weekly updates with families in Classroom Newsletter

Proactively communicates about children’s progress using appropriate school wide tools

Works collaboratively with families to plan for supports for children’s academic and social emotional growth

Collaboration and Professional Learning

Communicates and interacts regularly and appropriately with students, faculty, staff and administration, maintaining positive relationships

Meets regularly with classroom team, engaging in planning of activities

Attends and actively participates in all require professional learning and events including work with Social Emotional Learning, Academics, and ABAR

Miscellaneous

Maintains all professional certifications necessary

Performs other duties as assigned

Interested applicants may fill out ECMS Employment Application:

https://forms.gle/h8ifKW3aft9fiiuH6

Contact: david.weinreb@elmcitymontessori.org

Elm City Montessori School, launched in August 2014, is New Haven’s first public Montessori school. We are seeking a Montessori Coach to support us in building a vibrant and healthy learning environment in our new and growing school. We will serve 320 children preK-8th grade in the 2026-2027 academic year. New Haven, Connecticut is a thriving arts, cultural, and education hub, located in the center of a growing community of public Montessori schools.

About the Position: As part of the instructional team, the Montessori Coach will be responsible for the implementation of a high fidelity, fully implemented Montessori program at the school. Our Montessori Coach must have AMS or AMI training in Primary or Elementary and years of experience as a guide in a Montessori classroom. This person reports to the Principal and coordinates with Guides and support staff. The key components of the position include: Coaching guides and assistants in Montessori pedagogy and curriculum, coordinating with leadership on professional learning and implementation of school wide priorities, and creating and supporting materials for Culturally Responsive Montessori curriculum.

Required Qualifications: Applicant must have a BA, a Master’s in Education, Special Education or a related field, and Montessori Primary or Elementary training and a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a primary or elementary Montessori classroom/school.

Preferred Qualifications: The ideal applicant is well-organized, positive, proactive, and motivated. S/he is deeply invested in the Montessori Method of education, has experience in Montessori environments, has strong communication skills, has coached and managed teams, and possesses a strong desire to involve families in their children’s education.

Key Components of the Position:

Coaching guides and assistants in Montessori pedagogy and curriculum

Coordinating with leadership on professional learning and implementation of school wide priorities

Creating and supporting materials for Culturally Responsive Montessori curriculum

Areas of Responsibility

Curriculum

Plans and facilitates professional learning to support Montessori implementation in all areas of the curriculum and in alignment with school priorities

Revises curriculum maps, lessons, and materials with guides and leadership, with awareness of state and national standards to plan curriculum that fits the Montessori model

Uses data from a variety of sources to evaluate effectiveness of curriculum and provide feedback to leadership and guides

Environment

Observes and supports implementation of beauty and order of the Montessori environment at the classroom level and schoolwide

Provides feedback and active intervention and support to classroom and school wide spaces

Supports individual classes with organizing and layout of materials as needed

Coordinates with level teams in sourcing materials to support curriculum and program

Manages Montessori materials storage, organization, and distribution

Coaching & Program Communication

Systematically gathers information, observation, and data from Transparent classroom and Jupiter Grades to provide accountability and support to guides and assistants

Coaches individual teachers/guide and assistants on method, planning, and lesson sequences and in support of a focused learning environment that meets individual student needs

Observes classroom environments for Montessori implementation in academics, grace and courtesy, and classroom community and provides feedback

Plans and facilitates monthly professional learning for assistants at every level based on coordination with guides and leadership

Uses information gathered from coaching to inform schoolwide priorities and planning

Children and Families

Supports student transitions, recess, lunch, and other student community work to ensure alignment to grace and courtesy, appropriate use of materials and spaces

Organizes and supports programmatic experiences in and outside of school, trips, outdoor activities

Partners with parents in understanding and supporting understanding of the Montessori Method and their child’s developmental progress

Organizes and participates in Montessori curriculum education events for families

Leadership

Facilitates teams meetings, including, but not limited to, focused work with level teams, guides, assistants

Participate in School Planning Team, Level Facilitator Team, and Math and Reading Teams

Compensation

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and comprehensive benefits package

To Apply

Interested applicants may fill out ECMS Employment Application:

https://forms.gle/h8ifKW3aft9fiiuH6

Contact: lbehee@standrewsch.org

The teacher fulfills the mission of Saint Andrew Catholic School by modeling the teachings of the Church, providing engaging and active instruction, possessing content knowledge and teaching experience, and nurturing the students’ sense of wonder and natural curiosity. The ideal applicant should also understand how a Catholic worldview permeates the curriculum and instruction, understand the role of the moral imagination to elementary education, and be an intentional disciple of Christ committed to providing a Gospel witness. Candidates must possess excellent classroom management skills, understand the importance of hands-on learning, and have experience teaching in a Montessori environment.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and meet the minimum requirements for classroom teachers as set forth by the Diocese and TCCBED, and Montessori-credentials and experience preferred. All interested applicants should complete an application and submit a resume by visiting the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth website. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.

Contact: jasmine@coastalsage.org

Coastal Sage Montessori (Carlsbad, CA) — steps from the Pacific Ocean — is hiring:

Primary Lead Guide / Director of Primary

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4388979158/

Adolescent Guide (Science & Math) to launch our Blue STEAM & Blue Academy programs, using the ocean as a living lab.

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4388993581/

Join a mission-driven, authentic Montessori community.

Ideal candidate: AMI-trained, Christ-centered, purpose-led.

Send resume to jasmine@coastalsage.org

Contact: info@icarechildrenshouse.com

Job Description:

Contact: hr@breakthroughmontessori.org

Breakthrough Montessori Public Charter School (Breakthrough Montessori PCS) is a mission-driven school community in Washington, DC, committed to providing a high-quality, child-centered Montessori education. We focus on developing the whole child — academically, socially, and emotionally — while fostering independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

As a growing school, we are actively building strong systems and a collaborative culture that supports both students and staff. Our team is reflective, supportive, and committed to continuous improvement.

Position Summary

Breakthrough Montessori PCS is currently hiring for multiple roles across instructional, student support, operations, and leadership teams.

We are seeking individuals who are committed to educational equity, student-centered learning, and contributing to a school community that is actively growing and evolving.

Current Openings Include

Instructional (Montessori Guides & Teachers)

– Primary Guide

– Lower Elementary Guide

– Upper Elementary Guide

– Resource Room (Self-Contained Classroom) Guide

– Special Education Teacher

Student Support

– Dedicated Aide

– Student Support Coordinator

– Special Education Case Manager

– Director of Student Support

Classroom & School Support

– Classroom Assistant

– Montessori Assistant (Primary & Elementary)

Leadership

– Principal

We are seeking candidates who are:

– Mission-aligned and committed to student-centered education

– Collaborative and team-oriented

– Adaptable and solutions-focused in a dynamic environment

– Able to support students with a range of academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs

Compensation

Compensation varies by role and experience and is aligned with our internal salary scale, approximately $40,000 – $150,000+ depending on position.

How to Apply

To view full job descriptions and apply, please visit: https://www.breakthroughmontessori.org/careers

Select the position that best aligns with your experience and submit your application through our website.

Why Join Breakthrough Montessori PCS?

– Opportunity to contribute to a growing and evolving school community

– Collaborative and supportive team environment

– Meaningful work with direct impact on students and families

– Opportunity to build and improve systems within a mission-driven organization

Benefits:

We provide employees with a robust leave policy that includes:

– Paid personal time off

– Paid family leave (in addition to DC paid family leave)

– Paid bereavement leave

– Paid leave for the observation of a religious holiday

Other benefits include:

– Health, dental, vision

– Retirement (Vanguard Retirement)

– AFLAC

Working Conditions:

The working environment characteristics described represent those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The position involves sitting, bending, standing, pushing, and reaching with both hands/ arms as necessary and may require some lifting up to 40lbs. In addition to the routine use of standard office equipment. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. This document is not an exhaustive list of all duties, activities, and responsibilities associated with this position, as duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or Breakthrough Montessori PCS may assign new ones at any time. Breakthrough Montessori PCS reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.

Breakthrough Montessori PCS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Contact: lonnacorder@playgrp.org

Beautiful San Francisco preschool looking for a warm, energetic, smart Montessori Primary teacher to lead a class. The schedule is 8:30-4:00 M-F. Paid vacations, full benefits, 401K and very supportive co workers who are like minded and have NAMTA credentials

12 California ECE units required

salary is very competitive

Please send your resume and start your new life

Contact: tina@clevelandmontessori.org

Cleveland Montessori invites you to join our team of dedicated Montessori professionals in a beautifully restored historic building in Little Italy, one of Cleveland, Ohio’s most culturally rich and artistic neighborhoods. To enhance the classroom experience, the school utilizes the esteemed University Circle area, home to the city’s renowned museums, orchestra and universities.

The ideal Primary Guide candidate will be Montessori certified through a MACTE accredited training program. Experience is preferred, but is also a fantastic opportunity for a newly trained candidate. The guide will possess an ability to communicate well with parents and staff, confidence in record-keeping (ability to learn an on-line system) and good organizational skills. Planning and executing on-going lessons and communications is essential.

In this full-time position, health benefits are offered along with personal days and professional development opportunities.

Contact: talent@leemontessori.org

Lee Montessori PCS is looking for Primary and Elementary Guides for the 2026-2027 school year.

Please apply with the link: https://leemontessori.bamboohr.com/careers

Contact: lindsayn@montessoriwest.com

Montessori West is seeking a full time AMI or AMS trained guide at the Toddler and Primary levels for the coming 2026-2027 school year. With seven locations in the San Francisco, East Bay Area, the school cares for more than 500 students from toddler through Elementary. This position is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of faculty dedicated to authentic Montessori pedagogy.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

A committed, deep understanding and passion for authentic Montessori pedagogy and practice

The ability to collaborate with an existing Montessori community (including all 7 locations), while maintaining an identity of his/her own

Confidence and experience in the lessons and extensions required in a Toddler or Primary environment

Experience in creating and maintaining professional relationships with students, parents, faculty and administration

Minimum Requirements for the Position:

Must have an AMI or AMS Montessori Certificate from a recognized training program

Ideally a minimum of 1 year working as a guide preferred, but not required

Must submit to LiveScan fingerprint testing though Department of Justice

Montessori School of Fremont offers a competitive salary, excellent benefit program and a chance to be part of a caring and supportive Montessori community.

If you are currently in a training program, please feel free to reach out and we can discuss alternative employment positions.

Please email resumes to lindsayn@montessoriwest.com

Contact: amorgan@mountaintopmontessori.org

Mountaintop Montessori seeks a Lower Elementary Guide (lead 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. As the lead guide, this position applies their expertise to create, inspire, and direct learning to meet the needs of children in a multi-age environment (6-9 years old). This position is supported by an assistant and works closely with families to ensure that they experience what is possible from an authentic Montessori education.

Qualifications

Montessori elementary (6-12, 6-9) certification from an accredited organization (AMI, AMS, MACTE, etc.) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (or similar).

Experience working with diverse students and families

A passion for supporting children’s cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience with leading classroom communications, including emails, parent letters, and classroom updates.

Previous experience working in an elementary environment is highly desired.

Ability to analyze student behavior and apply appropriate intervention

Strong organizational and classroom management skills, ability to multitask, and self-initiative are required

ABOUT MOUNTAINTOP MONTESSORI

Mountaintop is an independent school that has educated children for over 40 years. The school is situated on a beautiful 9-acre garden campus in the Pantops area of Charlottesville, VA, where an authentic Montessori education is offered for children from 18 months through the eighth grade.

BENEFITS

Mountaintop offers a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, professional development opportunities, financial aid for qualified employees, beautiful working environments, and the opportunity to work with a passionate community of educators dedicated to nourishing children’s natural love of learning.

COMPENSATION

Annual compensation starting at $48,500, with upward adjustments to be based on education and experience.

TO APPLY

To learn more about Mountaintop, please visit our website https://mountaintopmontessori.org.

Please send a resume and cover letter to Janice Chapman at jchapman@mountaintopmontessori.org. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Mountaintop is committed to offering equal opportunities in all of its enrollment and employment practices. Mountaintop does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, family makeup, marital status, age, socio-economic level, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, learning style, or any other protected category. Mountaintop is committed to ensuring that non-discrimination applies to all areas of enrollment and employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

403b

403b matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Contact: achan@casadimir.org

Casa di Mir Montessori School is hiring a dynamic Upper Elementary Guide to work with students age 9-12 in small classes with a co-teacher model. Casa di Mir’s Elementary program is focuses on the student’s development of internal organization of thoughts and ideas, the capacity for imagination, and the thirst for understanding the universe. The Cultural Studies of history, geography, zoology, and botany are integrated into an understanding of the universe and life within it, thus giving a context for everything studied during the lifetime of the individual.

Email resume and cover letter to: Anna Chan, achan@casadimir.org

Contact: keystonemontessori1994@gmail.com

Keystone Montessori School – Illinois

2026–2027 School Year

Full-Time Montessori Middle School Guide

Seeking a passionate guide to lead our adolescent program. Candidates should hold AMI or AMS Middle School credentials (or be in training). Middle/high school teaching experience may be considered in lieu of Montessori training. We value educators who understand adolescent development, foster independence, design interdisciplinary, project-based learning, and build strong community partnerships with students and families.

Part-Time Middle School Teacher (Science, Spanish, and/or History)

Seeking an engaging educator to teach one or more subject areas 2–5 days per week. AMI or AMS training preferred; middle/high school teaching experience may be considered in lieu of Montessori training. Ideal candidates bring strong content knowledge, promote inquiry and critical thinking, and collaborate closely within a Montessori adolescent framework.

Full-Time Montessori Elementary Guide (Grades 1–6)

Seeking a dedicated AMI or AMS-trained Elementary guide to lead a 1st–6th grade multi-age classroom. Candidates should be confident across the elementary curriculum, grounded in the Great Lessons and cosmic education, and committed to nurturing independence, curiosity, and leadership.

Contact: jobs@mbts.ky

Located in the western Caribbean a short, one-hour plane ride from Miami, Florida, USA, Montessori By The Sea is a growing community that offers Montessori education for approximately 130 students from 2 – 12 years of age.

Entering our 26th year, Montessori By The Sea, is the largest Montessori school in the Cayman Islands. Our school community consists of a Toddler class (2 years old), 2 Casa (3-6 year olds) classrooms, 2 Lower Elementary (6-9 year olds) classrooms and 1 Upper Elementary (9-12 year olds) classroom.

Montessori By The Sea is committed to providing an optimal educational environment for each student, and as such we are seeking to recruit trained Montessori guides and/or traditionally trained teachers. We seek individuals who:

– put children first;

– nurture connection and relationships;

– commit to life-long learning;

– are team-players (most of our classrooms are co-teaching positions);

– create engaging environments;

– communicate confidently;

– build community;

– promote global responsibility and citizenship.

Please send your resume, with references, if you are interested in applying.

Contact: employ@montessorijapan.com

Adolescent Guide (12–15 Program)

Start Date: August 2026 (earlier start possible)

The Montessori School of Tokyo seeks a full-time AMI-trained Adolescent Guide for our established 12–15 program. The guide will co-teach across the curriculum, mentor students academically and socially, support experiential learning trips, and help foster a respectful, engaged community.

Essential: Bachelor’s degree, AMI 12–18 Orientation or Diploma, native or highly proficient English, and a minimum three-year commitment.

MST is Japan’s largest Montessori school and is expanding toward a full high school program.

For full details and application instructions, please visit the Employment page of our website.

Contact: careers@learningtreemontessori.com

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced School Director to co-lead our team at Learning

Tree Montessori in Seattle, Washington. As the heart of our community, the director will embody

our commitment to the Montessori philosophy while expertly managing the administrative and

financial aspects of the school, in close collaboration with one Co-Director peer.

Responsibilities

The two co-directors will be responsible for the overall operation of the school, including but not

limited to:

● Educational Leadership & Program Oversight: Serve as the pedagogical leaders,

ensuring the school’s curriculum and practices are in strict alignment with authentic

Montessori principles. This includes regular classroom observations, providing

constructive feedback to teachers, and staying current with Montessori educational

developments.

● Administrative & Operational Management: Oversee all daily administrative tasks,

including student admissions, enrollment, and accurate record-keeping. You’ll manage

the school’s information systems and databases, ensuring all family and student data is

secure and up to date. This role requires a meticulous approach to administrative

processes to ensure the school runs smoothly and efficiently.

● Financial Management & Bookkeeping: Manage all financial operations, including

creating and managing the annual budget, processing tuition payments, and handling

payroll for all staff. Strong bookkeeping skills are essential for this role, as you’ll be

responsible for reconciling accounts, generating financial reports, and ensuring the

school’s financial health. Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks or

similar platforms is highly desirable.

● Staff Leadership & Development: Recruit, hire, and train all staff members, from lead

teachers to assistants and administrative personnel. You will also coordinate the faculty

work schedule and schedule subs when a Learning Tree faculty is absent.You’ll conduct

regular performance reviews, foster a culture of professional growth, and mediate any

staff conflicts. Your leadership will be key to maintaining a collaborative, respectful, and

highly professional work environment.

● Community & Parent Relations: Act as the primary liaison between the school,

parents, and the broader community. You’ll be responsible for all parent communications,

including newsletters, announcements, and scheduled meetings. Your role will involve

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organizing and leading parent education nights, workshops, and school events to build a

strong, engaged school community. You will also launch Learning Tree’s standing parent

committees at the beginning of each year (e.g., Fundraising committee, Support

committee, Building committee etc.).

Qualifications

● Montessori Certification: A valid Montessori teaching certification from a

MACTE-accredited program is required.

● Experience: A minimum of five years of experience in a Montessori school setting, with

at least two years in a leadership or administrative role.

● Administrative & Bookkeeping Proficiency: Demonstrated, hands-on experience with

administrative tasks and a strong command of bookkeeping principles. The ideal

candidate will be adept at managing budgets, financial reporting, and using financial

software. Please provide specific examples of your experience in your cover letter.

● Passion for Montessori Philosophy: A deep and abiding passion for the Montessori

method and a genuine desire to work with young children and their families. This role

requires someone who is not just a manager, but a true advocate for the Montessori

approach.

● Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication

skills. You must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of

stakeholders—from parents and staff to board members and community partners.

● Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Proven ability to make sound decisions under

pressure and to effectively solve complex problems. You should be resourceful,

proactive, and able to think critically.

● Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: A commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable,

and inclusive school community.

Why Join Us?

Learning Tree Montessori is a small, close-knit community dedicated to providing an authentic

Montessori experience. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where you

can make a real difference in the lives of children and their families.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to

careers@learningtreemontessori.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Contact: nicole.weaver@bvsd.org

https://jobs.bvsd.org/principal/job/B1F2C51FFFE0C58532F3785D4DF13129

Contact: dmillon@educatorscollaborative.com

For information about the School and the Open Position please use this Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RFWUkq5MkKflDXH1LHg77aD9_P_bei46/view

Applicant Deadline extended until January 30th 2026

Contact: kamile@seeker.education

We are opening Seeker, a private bilingual (Dutch–English) Montessori primary school (Children’s House, ages 3–6), in September 2026 in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

We are hiring an English-speaking Guide to help design and lead our founding classroom of approximately 24 children and support our school’s bilingual model.

Requirements

AMI 3–6 diploma + Pabo (bachelor in primary education)

3+ years of classroom experience (start-up / founding-school experience is a plus)

We offer

A beautiful green play garden, a competitive private-school salary, flexible holidays, and a professional growth budget for AMI refreshers and conferences.

Start: August 2026

More information: https://seeker.education/join-our-team

Apply: send your resume and motivation letter to kamile@seeker.education

Contact: jwaxman@bridgeviewmontessori.org

Job Description:

Contact: info@philomathmontessori.org

Philomath Montessori School is seeking a Primary Guide to lead an established classroom for our 4 day/week school year program beginning Fall 2026. Founded in 1984, we offer a small school community.

Qualifications:

Montessori Primary Certification

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Previous experience working in a Montessori classroom

Strong understanding of Montessori philosophy and principles

A genuine love for working with children and a commitment to their growth and development

Ability to create a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic classroom environment

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong presentation and public speaking skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented setting

Contact: info@cwimpact.co

Wildflower Schools Founding Teacher Leader, Massachusetts (Ages 1.5-6)

About Wildflower Schools

The mission of Wildflower Schools is to provide families with child-centered, authentic Montessori education that bridges academic outcomes and social-emotional development through intimate learning communities deeply rooted in place, access, and belonging. Founded in 2014, Wildflower Schools has launched over 80 Montessori schools in the US and Puerto Rico. Wildflower offers startup support, proven strategies, and a community of like-minded peers to educators that are passionate about bringing the Montessori model to more families.

For more information about our organization and ways of working, please visit wildflowerschools.org.

About The Role

As a Founding Teacher Leader, you will design, lead, and teach at a new toddler or primary independent school site in Massachusetts, in partnership with other Teacher Leaders and in collaboration with Wildflower partners. Each site will launch with two co-teachers that collectively design and oversee their Montessori school with support from the broader Wildflower Schools network.

Over the course of the Wildflower School Startup Journey, candidates will engage in four phases: Discovery, Visioning, Planning, and Startup, that will ultimately prepare them to design, launch, and teach at a new Montessori microschool. The timeline and responsibilities will include:

(1-2 months) Discovery:

Get to know Wildflower through conversation with Wildflower Partners, existing Teacher Leaders, and community members.

Complete self-reflection activity in order to explore interest and alignment with Wildflower.

(1-3 months) Visioning:

Develop authentic, enduring relationships with community members to inform ongoing site design and evolution, and to deepen your conviction to serve.

Complete a Visioning Album to begin the design of a school with input from the community.

Identify a Teacher Leader partner to co-found, co-lead, and co-teach alongside (with the support of the Wildflower network).

(4-9 months) Planning:

Co-create the school design with and for families and children and cultivate a committed community of students, families, and stakeholders rooted in partnership.

Collaborate to design a physical space for a new Wildflower microsite – including leasing and renovating a community embedded site.

Build a balanced site budget and implement sound financial practices to ensure accountability and fiscal health.

Build a board for your independent microschool.

Affiliate your microsite with the Wildflower Network and become an employee of the independent entity.

(1-2 months) Startup:

Prepare a Montessori learning environment in alignment with your vision and the community’s needs.

Ensure compliance with the Department of Early Education and Care.

Align operational practices with the Wildflower network’s policies, plans, and school site-based practices that center the child and their sense of belonging.

Enroll students and families in the school program.

Co-host community engagement activities.

Hire site-based staff such as assistants and paraprofessionals.

Launch and co-lead a Wildflower microsite that:

Supports all learners, especially students with special needs by employing inclusive teaching practices, including healing-centered instruction, that meet the needs of every child.

Maintains compliance with statewide accountability expectations.

Supports caregivers of students to adopt aligned practices at home as desired to create a seamless learning environment.

Operates with sound human resource and legal practices.

Meets all licensing and paperwork requirements depending on the school’s age bands.

Launching and Co-Leading Your Site:

Co-lead and co-teach a mixed age group Montessori classroom.

Attend relevant professional learning events.

Collaborate with Wildflower staff, partners, and contracted service providers to best anticipate and serve all students’ needs.

Ensure accurate and complete records that stay in compliance with regulations.

Maintain a healthy, well-functioning facility that meets the needs of students and licensing requirements.

Throughout the entire journey candidates will:

Lead with cultural humility and actively work to disrupt oppressive systems and practices.

Utilize leadership and administrative skills to operate and communicate with transparency to all stakeholders, including the school’s Board of Directors.

Operate with sound decision-making principles, taking ownership over all site-based decisions made to service the site.

Embody the vision that you’ve co-created by collaborating with your co-Teacher Leader to facilitate a safe and inclusive learning environment grounded in your community.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of an AMI, AMS or other MACTE accredited primary or elementary Montessori training program

Training scholarships are available for emerging Teacher Leaders who are not already Montessori trained.

Massachusetts licensure encouraged but not required

Preferred Attitudes, Knowledge, and Skills

Deep commitment to authentic Montessori – You are an experienced educator who loves the classroom and brings a teaching philosophy deeply rooted in child-led approaches, social emotional learning, fostering independence, and intentionally teaching kindness and courtesy

Strong equity lens – You bring a deep understanding of equity issues in education and are eager to increase access to Montessori to racially and socioeconomically diverse communities. You understand the role race, along with ethnicity, gender/gender identity and sexual orientation, play in contributing to persistent inequity. You have engaged in culturally responsive and anti-racist practices with the students and families you serve and reflect on how your own identities and life experiences impact your practice as an educator.

Entrepreneurial leadership – You are flexible, open-minded, see opportunity in obstacles, and are energized by using creativity and resourcefulness to anticipate challenges and create solutions to problems.

Growth mindset and a love of learning – You are comfortable with a culture of direct feedback and eager to develop new skills and expertise. You enjoy challenging yourself and exploring your purpose and potential more deeply.

Generosity of spirit – You build authentic relationships in diverse settings, practice gratitude, and lead with love. You seek advice openly and are comfortable working in a non-hierarchical organization.

Strong sense of accountability – You thrive in high-autonomy, high-accountability contexts and feel a deep sense of responsibility to the kids, families, colleagues and broader community of your school. You are comfortable being in a decision-making leadership role and accepting ownership of the tradeoffs, implications, and results of your actions.

Willingness to work hard – You have the aptitude, stamina, time, and appetite to raise yourself to the challenge of starting and leading your own school. You will not be alone, but you will be busy.

Compensation and Benefits

Partial compensation will begin during the startup phase (about three months prior to school launch). Co-founders determine a budget, salaries and benefits for the first year, with starting salaries typically in the $65,000- $100,000 range. In subsequent years, salaries grow with enrollment growth.

To Learn More

Please fill out this brief Get Involved form (hyperlink: shorturl.at/2n9JK) to learn more about us and explore a fit. If you meet our minimum qualifications, Daniela Vasan, Wildflower’s regional lead in Massachusetts, will reach out to you to connect and discuss next steps along your path to bringing a Montessori microschool to your community. We look forward to hearing from you!

Wildflower Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, creed, religion, sex or gender, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or in any other way based on personal identity markers that do not relate to the capacity of an individual person to carry out the responsibilities of a role.

Contact: info@cwimpact.co

Wildflower Schools Founding Teacher Leader, Minnesota (Primary-6th Grade)

About Wildflower Schools

The mission of Wildflower Schools is to provide families with child-centered, authentic Montessori education that bridges academic outcomes and social-emotional development through intimate learning communities deeply rooted in place, access, and belonging. Founded in 2014, Wildflower Schools has launched over 80 Montessori schools in the US and Puerto Rico. Wildflower offers startup support, proven strategies, and a community of like-minded peers to educators that are passionate about bringing the Montessori model to more families.

For more information about our organization and ways of working, please visit wildflowerschools.org.

About The Role

As a Founding Teacher Leader, you will design, lead, and teach at a new primary/lower elementary charter or independent school site in Minnesota, in partnership with other Teacher Leaders and in collaboration with Wildflower partners. Each site will launch with two co-teachers that collectively design and oversee their Montessori school with support from the broader Wildflower Schools network.

Over the course of the Wildflower School Startup Journey, candidates will engage in four phases: Discovery, Visioning, Planning, and Startup, that will ultimately prepare them to design, launch, and teach at a new Montessori microschool. The timeline and responsibilities will include:

(1-2 months) Discovery:

Get to know Wildflower through conversation with Wildflower Partners, existing Teacher Leaders, and community members.

Complete self-reflection activity in order to explore interest and alignment with Wildflower.

(1-3 months) Visioning:

Develop authentic, enduring relationships with community members to inform ongoing site design and evolution, and to deepen your conviction to serve.

Complete a Visioning Album to begin the design of a school with input from the community.

Identify a Teacher Leader partner to co-found, co-lead, and co-teach alongside (with the support of the Wildflower network).

(4-9 months) Planning:

Co-create the school design with and for families and children and cultivate a committed community of students, families, and stakeholders rooted in partnership.

Collaborate to design a physical space for a new Wildflower microsite – including leasing and renovating a community embedded site.

Build a balanced site budget and implement sound financial practices to ensure accountability and fiscal health.

Build a board (if an independent school).

Affiliate your microsite with the Wildflower Network and become an employee of the independent or charter entity.

(1-2 months) Startup:

Prepare a Montessori learning environment in alignment with your vision and the community’s needs.

Ensure compliance with either the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (if independent) or the Wildflower charter contract and the regulations set forth by the charter authorizer and the state department of education (if charter).

Align operational practices with the Wildflower network’s policies, plans, and school site-based practices that center the child and their sense of belonging.

Enroll students and families in the school program.

Co-host community engagement activities.

Hire site-based staff such as assistants and paraprofessionals.

Launch and co-lead a Wildflower microsite that:

Supports all learners, especially students with special needs by employing inclusive teaching practices, including healing-centered instruction, that meet the needs of every child.

Maintains compliance with the school’s charter, if relevant, and statewide accountability expectations.

Supports caregivers of students to adopt aligned practices at home as desired to create a seamless learning environment.

Operates with sound human resource and legal practices.

Meets all licensing and paperwork requirements depending on the school’s grade bands.

Launching and Co-Leading Your Site:

Co-lead and co-teach a mixed age group Montessori classroom.

Attend relevant professional learning events.

If launching a charter site, attend authorizer and state compliance trainings to ensure the school stays in charter compliance.

Collaborate with Wildflower staff, partners, and contracted service providers to best anticipate and serve all students’ needs.

Ensure accurate and complete records that stay in compliance with regulations.

Maintain a healthy, well-functioning facility that meets the needs of students and licensing requirements.

Throughout the entire journey candidates will:

Lead with cultural humility and actively work to disrupt oppressive systems and practices.

Utilize leadership and administrative skills to operate and communicate with transparency to all stakeholders, including the school’s Board of Directors.

Operate with sound decision-making principles, taking ownership over all site-based decisions made to service the site.

Embody the vision that you’ve co-created by collaborating with your co-Teacher Leader to facilitate a safe and inclusive learning environment grounded in your community.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of an AMI, AMS or other MACTE accredited primary or elementary Montessori training program

Training scholarships are available for emerging Teacher Leaders who are not already Montessori trained.

Bachelor’s degree required (charter pathway only)

Minnesota licensure encouraged but not required

Preferred Attitudes, Knowledge, and Skills

Deep commitment to authentic Montessori – You are an experienced educator who loves the classroom and brings a teaching philosophy deeply rooted in child-led approaches, social emotional learning, fostering independence, and intentionally teaching kindness and courtesy

Strong equity lens – You bring a deep understanding of equity issues in education and are eager to increase access to Montessori to racially and socioeconomically diverse communities. You understand the role race, along with ethnicity, gender/gender identity and sexual orientation, play in contributing to persistent inequity. You have engaged in culturally responsive and anti-racist practices with the students and families you serve and reflect on how your own identities and life experiences impact your practice as an educator.

Entrepreneurial leadership – You are flexible, open-minded, see opportunity in obstacles, and are energized by using creativity and resourcefulness to anticipate challenges and create solutions to problems.

Growth mindset and a love of learning – You are comfortable with a culture of direct feedback and eager to develop new skills and expertise. You enjoy challenging yourself and exploring your purpose and potential more deeply.

Generosity of spirit – You build authentic relationships in diverse settings, practice gratitude, and lead with love. You seek advice openly and are comfortable working in a non-hierarchical organization.

Strong sense of accountability – You thrive in high-autonomy, high-accountability contexts and feel a deep sense of responsibility to the kids, families, colleagues and broader community of your school. You are comfortable being in a decision-making leadership role and accepting ownership of the tradeoffs, implications, and results of your actions.

Willingness to work hard – You have the aptitude, stamina, time, and appetite to raise yourself to the challenge of starting and leading your own school. You will not be alone, but you will be busy.

Compensation and Benefits

Partial compensation will begin during the startup phase (about three months prior to school launch). Co-founders determine a budget, salaries and benefits for the first year, with starting salaries typically in the $60,000- $70,000 range. In subsequent years, salaries grow with enrollment growth.

To Learn More

Please fill out this brief Get Involved form (hyperlink: shorturl.at/2n9JK) to learn more about us and explore a fit. If you meet our minimum qualifications, Daniela Vasan, Wildflower’s regional lead in Minnesota, will reach out to you to connect and discuss next steps along your path to bringing a Montessori microschool to your community. We look forward to hearing from you!

Wildflower Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, creed, religion, sex or gender, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or in any other way based on personal identity markers that do not relate to the capacity of an individual person to carry out the responsibilities of a role.

Contact: hiring@vineyardmontessori.com

Work on the charming island of Martha’s Vineyard!

Vineyard Montessori School (VMS) is a non-profit, independent school founded in 1975 and rooted in a close-knit seaside community.

VMS is seeking an experienced Elementary Teacher with MACTE Montessori certification in hand or in progress. This is a full-time, year-round position offering a highly competitive salary range of $65,000–$80,000 annually, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits include paid time off and holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition discounts for children attending VMS, a company-matched 403(b), and ongoing professional development thoughtfully built into the school calendar.

Important Housing, Location & Employment Eligibility Information

Please note that housing is not provided for this position. Candidates are strongly encouraged to research local housing availability and costs prior to applying.

This role is located on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, off the coast of Massachusetts. The island is accessible only by ferry or airplane, and transportation logistics and seasonal housing availability should be carefully considered when applying.

We do not offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must already possess the legal right to work in the United States.

Vineyard Montessori is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds and experience.

Contact: tacree@marinmontessori.org

Early Childhood Spanish Specialist & Support Assistant

$1,000 Hiring Bonus! ($500 on your first payroll + $500 after three successful months). Hourly pay range $28-$32.

Marin Montessori School, a highly regarded AMI- and CAIS-accredited school in beautiful Marin County, is seeking a warm, collaborative. Early Childhood Spanish Specialist & Support Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is an especially exciting time to join our community of passionate educators, curious children, and engaged families.

Located on a stunning waterfront campus, MMS has served Bay Area families for over 60 years with a mission to nurture each child’s fullest intellectual, social, creative, and emotional potential.

Position Summary

This role supports Lead Guides in our Toddler (18–36 months) and Primary communities while offering children meaningful exposure to Spanish.

Duties include:

* Supervising and supporting children indoors and outdoors

* Leading songs, stories, and small group activities in Spanish

* Providing breaks to Guides and Assistants

* Supporting toilet learning, nap time, arrival, dismissal, and playtime

* Assisting with classroom upkeep, material making, and gardening

Qualifications

* Minimum 6 ECE units (12 preferred)

* Fluency in Spanish and English

* Experience with young children; Montessori knowledge a plus

* Positive, flexible, collaborative, and joyful attitude

Please send your resume and cover letter to https://marinmontessori.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Marin Montessori School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact: admin@manzanitamontessoriojai.com

Our expanding Elementary program is ready for a visionary educator to lead alongside exceptional students and an engaged parent community—an opportunity to build something meaningful from the inside out.

You’re the right candidate if you are a:

● Creative problem-solver who takes initiative

● Energized by building something new

● Observes thoughtfully and intentionally

● Prepares the learning environment with care and purpose

● Ensures students stay at or above benchmarks through skillful assessment and joyful learning

● AMI Trained Elementary Guide with strong command of curriculum and materials

Our school has been guided by a remarkable Montessori educator and founder whose vision shaped a thriving Primary program. We’re seeking a collaborative educator who can honor that foundation while helping to expand the Elementary program with intention.

Competitive pay with benefits

Please send your resume + short cover letter to admin@manzanitamontessoriojai.com.

Contact: madelynn@montessoricommunity.school

Montessori Community School is opening a secondary location in Monterey, California. We are a recognized AMI Montessori school with a team of dedicated Montessorians. We are looking for Guides to start our new classrooms. We will have 2 Nido, 2 Toddler, and 2 Primary classrooms at this new location!

Please send a cover letter and resume to madelynn@montessoricommunity.school

Contact: napamontessorischool@yahoo.com

Assistant Teacher Wanted – Napa Valley, CA

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Teacher to join our school beginning January 3, 2026. Candidates must have a minimum of 12 ECE units; Montessori training is preferred.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:15 a.m.–3:15 p.m.

Starting Pay: $30/hour

Benefits: Retirement plan and paid vacation

If you’re passionate about early childhood education, please send your resume and two work references to napamontessorischool@yahoo.com

Contact: amandae@arbormontessori.org

Please email us expressing interest in becoming our next Head of School. Full application details are below.

https://www.arbormontessori.org/about-arbor/employment/hos-search

Expressed interest preferred by December 1, 2025.