Elementary and Adolescent Guides

Elementary and Adolescent Guides

Mead Montessori School is seeking two AMI (or AMS) trained Montessori educators to help expand our programs:

• One Elementary guide
• One Adolescent guide

Our community is growing and our thriving combined 6‑12 classroom is splitting into lower and upper elementary communities for the upcoming school year and our current Adolescent guide is moving into a leadership role within Mead.

Mead Montessori School () is located in Knoxville, TN, just 1.5 hours West of Asheville, NC and 3 hours East of Nashville. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, we are a thriving community of supportive parents, teachers and children. Our school is housed in a 1936 school house and offers incredibly beautiful classroom environments and school grounds. Our campus is located on one acre of land and connected to 150 acres of wilderness owned by a neighboring nature center.

Weekly hikes and endless nature opportunities abound!

• AMI or AMS Montessori trained
• Passion for supporting the whole child
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to lead classroom communications via email and newsletters
• Strong ability and desire to work collaboratively within a team

We have a strong, dedicated existing team and an established program. Ideal candidates possess a math and science background and are comfortable and proficient to teach middle school level math to the adolescent child.

• A competitive salary is offered based on experience.
• All guides can enjoy beautiful classrooms in a fully renovated historic school building.
• All classrooms are fully equipped with Montessori materials.
• We offer paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• Tuition discounts are offered for full‑time employees.

If you are a passionate Montessori educator looking to join a dedicated and supportive teaching team, please apply!

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Applications will be reviewed swiftly and the posting will remain until the roles are filled.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Education

• Primary and Secondary Education

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Child care support
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Tuition assistance

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