Montessori Peaks Academy; Littleton, CO; Lower Elementary Lead Teacher

Montessori Peaks Academy;
Littleton, CO;
Lower Elementary Lead Teacher

Status:
Full-time (Exempt)

Job Title:

Lower Elementary Lead Teacher

Pay Range: $50,850 - $79,100 (Depends on Experience)

Full Time: 184 working days beginning August 1 and ending July 31

Location:

In-person instruction at Montessori Peaks Academy campus in Littleton, CO

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m.

Montessori Peaks Academy (MPA) seeks an Lower Elementary Lead Teacher (1st-3rd grades) for the 2026-27 school year. Under the general direction of the Principal, the ideal candidate will lead a Lower Elementary classroom and will oversee students 6-9 years of age. The Lower Elementary Lead Teacher will challenge each child to reach his/her fullest potential academically, emotionally, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment

Montessori Peaks Academy (MPA) was Jefferson County’s first Montessori Charter School, opening its doors in September 1997. Montessori Peaks Academy (MPA) offers programs for children from preschool (age
3) through 8th grade. Kindergarten through 8th grades are tuition free. Preschool (ages 3 and
4) is a tuition-based program. MPA also offers a one-day per-week Home School enrichment program for grades K- 8.

MPA strives to be an educational journey, preparing each child to uniquely contribute to our shared community. Montessori philosophy and methodology is based on the education of the whole child. This not only includes cognitive and academic development, but also concentrates on the emotional, physical and social development of the child. Honoring the individual child is one of the main guiding principles of the school and its curriculum.

Outdoor education is of strong emphasis in each class. The school sits on 8.5 acres of land and features multiple gardens, a natural watershed, a bee habitat and pollinator space as well as many other opportunities for children to grow and learn outdoors.

There is a Montessori-trained lead teacher and assistant teacher in each classroom, allowing for small student to teacher ratios. MPA offers Music, Art and Physical Education as part of our curriculum for each classroom, kindergarten through 6th grade.

• Montessori Elementary (6-9) Credentials (AMS, AMI, or MACTE) OR
• Colorado Teaching License with:
  • Commitment to completing Montessori training (AMS, AMI, or MACTE)
  • Potential Montessori Peaks Academy funding for Montessori training (AMS, AMI, or MACTE)
• Committed to the mission and core values of Montessori Peaks Academy (MPA).
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and other members of the MPA community.
• Flexible team player with “can-do” attitude.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in teams with a wide range of individuals.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse learning community.
• Adhere to Montessori guidelines and professional standards.
• Prepare and maintain a Montessori environment in which the furnishings and materials are developmentally appropriate and provide academic purpose.
• Deliver established Montessori scope and sequence.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students in the classroom.
• Collaborate and participate within a level team and with interdisciplinary teachers.
• Provide a supportive and collaborative partnership with the Assistant by communicating clear expectations of the Assistant’s role.
• Maintain a supportive and collaborative partnership with administration and colleagues to assist with curriculum development and implementation within the context of the School's overall program, mission, and core values.
• Partner with Student Support Services to ensure student success and developmental readiness.
• Participate in ongoing Professional Development.
• Attend all required faculty and team meetings.
• Collaborate and participate within a level team.
• Maintain a strong home/school partnership by ensuring consistent, respectful and open lines of communication with parents.
• Be available to parents through written communication, setting up conferences, and educating parents in Montessori philosophy.
• Maintain student record keeping, lesson planning, parent reports,…