Montessori Teacher

Vision:
To inspire, educate, and empower scholars for a lasting impact.

Purpose:

To cultivate a supportive and engaging educational experience. Position Summary

Dayton Public Schools is seeking a passionate and dedicated Montessori Teacher to join our educational team. The Montessori Teacher is responsible for creating and maintaining a prepared learning environment that fosters independence, curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. This educator will design and implement Montessori-aligned lessons and learning experiences while ensuring instruction meets Ohio Learning Standards and district expectations.

The Montessori Teacher will guide scholars through individualized, small-group, and whole-group learning opportunities; observe and assess student progress; and support the academic, social, emotional, and developmental growth of each child. The successful candidate will cultivate a respectful, inclusive, and engaging classroom community that reflects Montessori principles and supports the diverse needs of all learners.

• Create and maintain a prepared Montessori environment that promotes independence, responsibility, and meaningful engagement.
• Plan and implement Montessori-aligned lessons and learning experiences that meet the developmental needs of scholars.
• Present Montessori materials and lessons through individualized, small-group, and whole-group instruction.
• Observe, assess, and document student progress to inform instructional decisions and support continuous growth.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs of scholars.
• Support scholars in developing executive functioning skills, conflict-resolution strategies, and personal responsibility.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessment data, progress monitoring, and required district documentation.
• Utilize student data to drive instructional planning and intervention.
• Collaborate with colleagues, intervention specialists, related service providers, instructional coaches, and administrators to support student success.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with families regarding student progress, classroom activities, and school initiatives.
• Participate in professional learning, staff meetings, district trainings, and school events.
• Uphold district policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Contribute positively to the school community and support the mission, vision, and goals of Dayton Public Schools.

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Valid Ohio teaching license appropriate to the assigned grade level and content area, or ability to obtain appropriate licensure.
• Knowledge of child development and effective instructional practices.
• Ability to build positive relationships with scholars, families, and colleagues.
• Strong communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student-centered learning.

• Montessori credential (AMS, AMI, MACTE-accredited, or equivalent) appropriate to the assigned age level, or willingness to obtain Montessori training.
• Experience teaching in a Montessori, public Montessori, or elementary educational setting.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Knowledge of Montessori philosophy, materials, and instructional practices.
• Experience supporting multi-age learning communities.

• Understanding of Montessori philosophy and developmental learning practices.
• Ability to create engaging, individualized learning experiences.
• Skill in observation-based assessment and instructional planning.
• Ability to foster independence, intrinsic motivation, and a growth mindset in scholars.
• Proficiency in using instructional technology, student information systems, and digital communication tools.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within professional learning communities and interdisciplinary teams.

Dayton Public Schools is committed to providing an inclusive educational environment where all scholars are inspired, educated, and empowered to achieve success and make a lasting impact in their communities.