Elementary Teacher

We are looking to fill a rare opening for a Lower Elementary Lead Teacher at Kalispell Montessori. Our school is located in the heart of the Flathead Valley in Northwest Montana. We are just an hour from stunning Glacier National Park with world class skiing and an abundance of recreation opportunities right in our backyard. Our campus is located on three acres just outside of town and adjacent to 400 acres of preserved public land.

Our classrooms are fully equipped with the Montessori materials and we have an amazing outdoor environment as well. You can learn more about our program at

Our school was established over 40 years ago and serves approximately 100 students grade 1-8. We have a team of seven credentialed Montessori guides and we are proud of our culture of mentorship and support of new staff. We are hoping to find someone with prior Montessori experience to work alongside our veteran team, but we are open to hiring the right intern or assistant teacher as well.

We are proud to sponsor new teachers through their Montessori teacher training.

We’re looking for a passionate educator to join our Lower Elementary teaching team (grades 1st - 3rd) for the 2026
-27 school year and beyond. This position is ideal for someone who loves working with children and is excited to support their academic, social, and personal growth—whether you're already Montessori-trained or eager to learn more about this transformative educational approach.

The right candidate will:

• Bring a deep appreciation for the developmental needs of children ages 6–9 and a strong understanding of effective elementary teaching practices
• Demonstrate experience designing and delivering instruction across one-on-one, small group, and whole-class settings
• Value collaboration and contribute meaningfully to a co-teaching team with professionalism and reliability
• Have a proven track record in the classroom (Montessori experience or training is preferred, though not required)
• Show a commitment to ongoing professional growth, including an openness to Montessori training and philosophy

In this role, you'll:

• Prepare and maintain a thoughtfully designed Montessori environment that supports independence, curiosity, and a love of learning
• Observe, guide, and support students through individualized and small-group lessons based on their developmental needs
• Foster a calm, respectful classroom community while helping students build responsibility during independent work cycles
• Maintain accurate student records, including academic progress, lesson tracking, and assessment documentation
• Communicate regularly with families and collaborate with colleagues to support each child’s growth and development
• Support a rich learning environment that extends beyond the classroom—our students also engage in outdoor adventures like backpacking and rock climbing

• Compensation based on education and experience
• Approximately 37 hours per week during the school year
• Summers, holidays, and school breaks off
• Health Insurance, retirement, medical flex account, short and long term disability coverage, PTO and tuition discount

Please send your resume to