Upper Elementary Teacher​/Assistant

Hilltop Montessori School, founded in 1972, is perched on a 43 acre hill in Brattleboro, VT in a custom built (2009) facility that houses two Toddler Rooms (15-36 months); two bright, sunny Children’s House (3-6 years) classrooms; a Lower Elementary (6-9 years); an Upper Elementary (9-12 years); as well as a fully equipped kitchen area, and art room. The Middle School (12-14 years) enjoys its own house with comparable facilities.

There is integrated computer use at the Upper Elementary and Middle School levels, woods and trails for hiking and cross country skiing, gardens, a greenhouse and a pond. An Arts Barn, built in 2013, includes an all-purpose room, staff/event kitchen, gymnasium, expanded music facilities, and a theater. The beautiful facilities are fully paid for, and the school is fortunate to have a sizable investment fundand an Indexed Tuition program that supports economic diversity among the student families.

Hilltop Montessori School implements an authentic Montessori curriculum at all levels, and incorporates an anti-bias curriculum along with a focus on addressing climate change.

Hilltop Montessori School seeks a teacher who can become part of the collaborative Upper Elementary teaching team (for 20-30 UE students) supported by an art teacher, music teacher, PE teacher, learning specialists team, in addition to a collective of staff throughout the school. This position is for the 2027-28 school year and beyond!

This position will prioritize an individual who:

• Holds values that are aligned with the Montessori framework and principles.
• Is already familiar with equity, anti-bias, and teaching an equitable and culturally affirming pedagogy in the classroom and school system.
• Has experience working with children having a wide range of social, emotional, and behavioral experiences.
• Is a change maker, innovator, excited about working outside the box and bringing their gifts to a community of curious learners.
• Is transparent and comfortable in communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Maintains an environment that engages all types of learners and meets students where they are.

Upper Elementary Montessori credential is preferred but not required.

Compensation is commensurate with experience with a base salary for a Montessori credentialed lead teacher starting at $49,000 and additional compensation for additional degrees, years of experience, and longevity with the school, bringing most teachers well into the $50

Ks. The base salary for an assistant is around $35,000, with the same additional compensation opportunities bringing many assistant salaries into the high-$30

Ks.

There is also a generous benefits package including: health insurance, matching retirement funds, professional development, short term disability (including maternity leave), tuition remission, etc. We also sponsor assistant teachers for obtaining their Montessori certification!