Founding Teacher Leader

Wildflower Montessori Public Schools of Colorado is seeking a Founding Teacher Leader for a new primary/lower elementary charter school site in Grand Valley or Aurora.

The mission of Wildflower Montessori Public Schools of Colorado 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, equity, and belonging.

We are committed to the liberation of every human being, every community, and the human spirit, so that we may all live in harmony with our individual purpose and the world around us, free from oppression and able to follow life’s unfolding journey.

As a Founding Teacher Leader, you will design, lead, and teach at a new primary/lower elementary charter school site in partnership with other Teacher Leaders and in collaboration with the Shared Services Partner and other charter-wide support roles.

The Wildflower School Startup Journey includes four phases:
Discovery, Visioning, Planning, and Startup. Responsibilities will include:

• Getting to know Wildflower through conversation with Wildflower Partners and community members.
• Completing self-reflection activities to explore interest and alignment with Wildflower.
• Developing authentic relationships with community members to inform ongoing site design and evolution.
• Co-creating the school design with and for families and children.
• Collaborating to design a physical space for a new WMPSC microsite.
• Building a balanced site budget and implementing sound financial practices.
• Preparing a Montessori learning environment in alignment with your vision and the community’s needs.
• Launching and co-leading a WMPSC microsite that supports all learners and maintains compliance with the school’s charter and accountability expectations.

• Completion of an AMI, AMS, or other MACTE accredited primary or elementary Montessori training program.
• Bachelor's degree required.

• Deep commitment to authentic Montessori.
• Strong equity lens and understanding of equity issues in education.
• Entrepreneurial leadership and flexibility.
• Growth mindset and a love of learning.
• Generosity of spirit and ability to build authentic relationships.
• Strong sense of accountability and willingness to work hard.

Compensation and benefits include a salary range of $60,000-$70,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Wildflower Montessori Public Schools of Colorado celebrates diversity and 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.