Primary Educational Coach

“Children are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their innocence and of the greater possibilities of their future.” – Maria Montessori

Bellevue Montessori School is seeking a collaborative and experienced educational leader to support program quality, staff development, and student success within our Primary program. This role ensures Montessori fidelity and compliance with Early Achievers and DCYF standards while partnering closely with teaching teams to maintain excellence in classroom practice.

The ideal candidate is passionate about Montessori education, skilled in coaching and mentorship, and experienced in supporting teachers, interns, and families. This position plays a key role in professional development, classroom observations, child study coordination, parent partnership, and continuous program improvement to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience for students and staff.

• Ensure the school meets Early Achievers and AMS standards for best practices in Early Childhood education.
• Ensure Montessori program fidelity across classrooms through regular observations, coaching, and feedback aligned to Montessori principles and the school’s pedagogy.
• Partner with teaching teams to align classroom practices with child development best practices (Powerful Practices) and Montessori philosophy (grace and courtesy, normalization, freedom within limits).
• Partner with the Primary Program Director to set goals and monitor progress, ensuring a consistent Primary student experience through DERS observations, Child Study meetings, staff training, coaching, and support.
• Collaboratively plan Prep Week professional development (support staff, Interns).
• Facilitate professional learning meetings with classroom support staff, interns, and Activity Club staff (monthly; twice monthly in September and October).
• Coordinate the Primary observation cycle:
  September transitions observation (focus on students’ experience transitioning into the classroom), DERS observations in October/November, and April (April may focus on areas targeted through coaching).
• Oversee New Employee orientation and ongoing Montessori training for the first 90 days of a new Primary staff member’s employment to ensure alignment with Montessori principles and adherence to DCYF requirements and School policy and procedures.
• Prep Week Classroom staff Professional Development training meeting specifically on how staff can support new students transitioning into the classroom, including those for whom English is a second language.
• Plan and implement monthly (bi-monthly for Sept & Oct.) meetings with classroom support staff and Activity Club staff for a discussion group or continuing professional development training.
• Implement ongoing Primary staff training through small group and individual mentorship.
• Continue to implement the Montessori Intern monthly meetings, coordinate visits, and ensure other program requirements are met.
• Mentor staff on writing parent communications, such as Incident and Accident reports, emails, and progress reports to convey professionalism and attentiveness to the happenings in our program.
• Observation in September in each classroom, looking at how the staff support transitions - connection with the student.
• DERS observations in Oct/November and the second one in April. The April DERS observation can focus on areas or staff that the Coach has been working with the staff for improvement.
• Support planning and participate in monthly Butterfly Pediatric meetings where Child Specialist (OT, PT) answers questions from staff regarding student issues.

• Collaborate on creating or providing parent partnership opportunities, including but not limited to: in‑person meetings, virtual presentations, written materials, and resource lists.
• Plan for and attend (along with the Primary Program Director) Parent Meetings for children in Child Study.

• Identify students who may benefit from additional supports through observation and staff consultation.
• Guide classroom staff (including…