Elementary Teacher

Position: 2026/2027 Elementary Teacher
Elementary Teacher

2026 - 2027

* New to Montessori? Free training will be provided

At Battle Creek Montessori Academy, we celebrate children's natural desire to learn, encourage them to move at their own pace, and encourage individual learning styles. Our classrooms are thoughtfully designed environments that foster independence, exploration, and a love for learning. Utilizing the Montessori method, our hands-on, experiential approach, helps students develop a deep understanding of core academic subjects while cultivating essential life skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration.

Qualities of a Success Candidate:

* A genuine love for working with children and a strong commitment to their holistic development. They should prioritize the child's individuality, independence, and self-directed learning, supporting these teaching principles.

* The ability to guide children through their learning journey with patience, allowing them to explore and make discoveries at their own pace. They should also be flexible in adjusting their teaching methods to meet the unique needs of each child.

* Strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with children, parents and other staff members. They should be able to work collaboratively, promoting a positive learning environment.

As an Elementary Teacher, your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Curriculum & Instruction:

* Accepts responsibility for the achievement of students.

* Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and implementation of personal learning plans of students.

* Demonstrates effective planning and organization for instruction.

* Selects appropriate materials for implementation of the curriculum and adapts materials and methods to the learning styles and abilities of students.

* Is creative and adaptive in responding to situations to maintain order and continued learning.

* Motivates students to achieve at their highest level of ability and potential through classroom activities, assignments, relationships, participation and feedback; holds high expectations and recognizes different abilities and readiness.

* Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the academy and the community.

* Demonstrates exceptional classroom techniques, which include the art of questioning to build independent learners; clarity of communication and clear directions; building an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression; and positive, engaging student and teacher experiences in large and small groups.

Classroom Management:

* Works cooperatively with guardians and generates guardians' confidence.

* Demonstrates genuine concern for students in an atmosphere characterized by high personal and student expectations.

* Promotes responsible citizenship through one's actions as a role model.

* Provides a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair and consistent practices, and responsible citizenship.

Student Enrollment & Retention

* Shares responsibility for the reputation of the academy in the community.

Professional Development & Leadership:

* Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and the conditions of success.

* Uses technology effectively for instruction, record-keeping, communication, and other administrative tasks.

* Accepts responsibility for their personal growth and implementation of professional development; contributes to a cooperative and collaborative learning community in and out of the classroom.

* Conducts himself or herself according to professional and ethical principles.

* Continually strives to improve classroom methods, teaching techniques and interpersonal relationships in accordance with academy training and expectations.

* Displays personal qualities, which reflect favorably upon the individual, the group and the academy.

* Displays pride in being a teacher and a member of the academy.

* Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the school leader.

Facilities:

* Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the appropriate and safe…