Lower Elementary Lead

Job Title:

Montessori Lower Elementary Lead Guide (Ages 6–9 / Grades 1–3)

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Salaried

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM (plus occasional faculty meetings and parent

events)

Salary Range: $45,000 – $60,000 annually (commensurate with certification, education, and

experience)

We are seeking an inspiring, certified Montessori Lower Elementary Lead Teacher (Guide) to

direct a multi-age classroom of children aged 6 to 9. The ideal candidate embodies Montessori

principles, possesses a deep understanding of the Second Plane of Development, and is

passionate about sparking children's imagination through Cosmic Education, collaborative

research, and self-directed inquiry.

• Deliver the Montessori Lower Elementary curriculum, including the Five Great Lessons,
• advanced math concepts, language arts, geometry, zoology, botany, geography, and
• history.
• Present individualized and small-group lessons that spark curiosity, foster critical
• thinking, and encourage deep independent exploration.
• Maintain a beautifully prepared, orderly, and stimulating classroom environment aligned
• with Montessori principles.
• Guide students in developing executive functioning skills: time management, work
• planning, journal tracking, and self-assessment.

• Maintain meticulous observational records, lesson tracking, and academic progress
• notes for each student (e.g., using Transparent Classroom or a similar system).
• Ensure standard academic benchmarks and state learning goals are seamlessly
• integrated into the Montessori framework.
• Design individualized learning paths and targeted interventions for diverse learning styles
• and paces.

• Foster a classroom culture rooted in grace, courtesy, mutual respect, conflict resolution,
• and peer collaboration.
• Plan and facilitate "Going Out" expeditions led by student interest to connect classroom
• study with the wider community.
• Conduct regular parent-teacher conferences, write narrative progress reports, and
• maintain open, professional communication with families.
• Supervise, mentor, and collaborate effectively with the classroom assistant.

• Certification:
  Montessori Lower Elementary Credential (AMI, AMS, or
• MACTE-accredited) required.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree required (Early Childhood or Elementary Education
• preferred);
  Master's degree is a plus.
• Experience:
  
  2+ years of lead teaching experience in a Montessori elementary classroom
• preferred (strong newly certified candidates considered).
• Thorough mastery of Montessori elementary materials, philosophy, and Cosmic
• Education.
• Strong classroom management skills grounded in positive discipline and peaceful conflict
• resolution.
• Must pass state-mandated criminal background checks, fingerprinting, and health
• screenings.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start date).