Lower Elementary Teacher

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Lakeland, FL, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $48,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

Reports to:

Principal and Executive Director

Language:
Bilingual (Spanish/English) Strongly Preferred

Mi Escuela Montessori invites a visionary educator to join our faculty as a Lower Elementary Guide. As we move into our brand-new facility and expand our K-8 charter, we are seeking a professional who is deeply committed to the Montessori method and possesses the clinical observation skills necessary to support children during the second plane of development.

This role is designed for a practitioner who can balance high academic standards with the cultivation of emotional intelligence, independence, and a sense of global responsibility. As a "lab school" for our MACTE-accredited training center , you will also play a key role in modeling excellence for the next generation of Montessori educators.

Classroom Leadership:
Lead a cohesive, multi-age community, fostering a culture of mutual respect, grace, and courtesy.

The Great Lessons:
Deliver the five core Montessori Great Lessons annually, using them as the framework for integrated studies in history, geography, biology, and physical science.

Mastery of Materials:
Present advanced Montessori elementary materials to facilitate the transition toward abstraction.

Observation & Record Keeping:
Maintain meticulous, data-driven records of student progress to ensure individualized pacing and mastery, balanced with Florida state standards.

Professional

Collaboration:

Work closely with the Principal and pedagogical leadership to ensure curricular continuity and holistic student support.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required;
Master’s in Education or a related field preferred.

State Certification:
Florida Professional Educator Certificate (or immediate eligibility to obtain one).

Montessori Certification:
Elementary I (6–9) or Elementary I-II (6–12) credential from a MACTE-accredited program is preferred.

Professional Residency Option:
For candidates holding Florida State Certification but lacking Montessori credentials, Mi Escuela Montessori offers a 75% tuition subsidy for our on-site MACTE-accredited training starting this summer, with no-interest financing available for the remaining costs.

Communication:
Sophisticated verbal and written communication skills in English;
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred to support our dual-language mission.

The Prepared Environment: A brand-new classroom in our state-of-the-art facility featuring premium Montessori materials.

Professional Residency & Scholarship:
For non-credentialed guides, we provide a structured, subsidized pathway to international Montessori accreditation.

Benefits:
Comprehensive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and credentials.