Lower Elementary; LE - Teacher Montessori

Riverbend School

Job Description

Lower Elementary Teacher for 2026/27 school year

Director of Elementary and Middle School

Exempt

None

Classroom instruction for grades 1-3 (ages 6-9)

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• 2 years teaching experience
• 2 years Montessori classroom experience preferred
• Must be comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment and committed to embracing differences and valuing multiple perspectives

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Clear CORI and MA fingerprinting
• 6-9 (Elementary
  1) Montessori certificate preferred

Design and prepare an inviting and challenging learning environment using a range of hands‑on materials. Prepare for the academic, organizational, and social achievement of children as well as for their safety and well‑being.

• Demonstrate competency and/or pedagogical alignment with Montessori philosophy
• Prepare an environment in which furnishings and materials correspond to the needs of the class
• Set clear expectations for academic responsibilities and class routines
• Help each child to develop a daily goal for learning
• Give lessons to students in groups and to individual students
• Give input on curriculum planning and implementation
• Recognize when students are not progressing as expected and communicate this to administration for collaboration and follow‑up
• Follow recommendations for students with an IEP, 504 or neuropsych evaluation and ensure that they have the supports in place to be successful
• Collaborate with learning specialist and school counselor to support student needs
• Support students with individual behavioral plans
• Lead and supervise students on field trips and overnight excursions
• Train and supervise children regarding emergency practices such as fire drills

• Build productive relationships with parents through consistent, proactive parent communication, parent education events, Parent/Teacher conferences (twice a year), additional parent meetings if concerns arise, and parent volunteer opportunities in the classroom.
• Build positive relations with community organizations to support specific classroom curriculum and service learning.

• Prepare written progress reports for each child (twice yearly) regarding academic, organizational, developmental and social growth. Submit progress reports to administration.
• Manage and organize prospective student visits and paperwork. Work with Director of Enrollment Management in discussing student assessment.
• Manage a classroom budget
• Collaborate to design and implement volunteer activities such as Reading Buddies / Cradles to Crayons
• Maintain daily attendance in Renweb
• Work collaboratively with administration to address concerns regarding students, parents and staff
• Report all accidents/ incidents to administration and complete accident forms as needed
• Attend weekly grade level and faculty meetings
• Attend all mandatory events
• Perform duties related to arrival/dismissal of school
• Perform lunch/recess duties

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to professional ethics
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Montessori Education by modeling the Montessori values of grace and courtesy, respect and responsibility in visible daily actions
• Demonstrate commitment to competent communications and conflict resolution efforts across the school community
• Protect the privacy and confidentiality of each student and colleague
• Assist in planning school events

• Attend in-service training as provided by Riverbend School
• Attend one goal related conference per year to further professional development

• Take on duties as assigned

It is expected that all staff will function as self‑directed members in a team effort. All performances should meet appropriate professional standards and adhere to the philosophy and mission of Riverbend School.

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