Elementary Trained Teacher; ages 6-12

Black Mountain Montessori
Black Mountain, North Carolina
Full-Time | Exempt

Black Mountain Montessori (BMTM) is seeking an experienced, dedicated Elementary Lead Teacher to lead our mixed-age Montessori Elementary classroom serving students in grades 1-6, approximately ages 6-12
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We are looking for an educator who is passionate about Montessori education and understands the unique academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs of Elementary-aged children. The ideal candidate will create a classroom environment that balances independence and exploration with strong academic expectations, meaningful relationships, and a peaceful, respectful classroom community.

The Elementary Lead Teacher is responsible for the overall leadership of BMTM's Elementary classroom and the implementation of a comprehensive Montessori curriculum spanning Lower Elementary (ages 6-9/grades 1-3) and Upper Elementary (ages 9-12/grades 4-6).

The Lead Teacher observes each student carefully and uses those observations to guide individual, small-group, and whole-group instruction. The teacher supports students as they develop academically while also building independence, organization, responsibility, self-regulation, collaboration, and a lifelong love of learning.

This position works closely with an Assistant Teacher and is supported by BMTM's Director of Education and administrative team.

The Elementary Lead Teacher will:

• Lead a mixed-age Montessori Elementary classroom serving students in grades 1-6.
• Plan and implement a comprehensive Montessori Elementary curriculum that supports both Lower and Upper Elementary students.
• Provide engaging individual, small-group, and whole-group Montessori lessons.
• Observe and assess students regularly and use those observations to guide instruction, differentiation, and curriculum planning.
• Ensure students make appropriate academic progress and are prepared for advancement through the Elementary program and eventual transition to Middle School.
• Maintain a peaceful, respectful, organized, inclusive, and academically engaging prepared environment.
• Support students in developing independence, responsibility, organization, time-management skills, self-regulation, and respect for others.
• Maintain accurate academic, attendance, assessment, and student progress records.
• Serve as the primary classroom contact for parents and guardians and maintain consistent, professional communication with families.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences and provide regular classroom and student progress communications.
• Provide day-to-day supervision, direction, mentoring, and support to the Elementary Assistant Teacher.
• Collaborate with the Director of Education and other faculty members regarding curriculum, student needs, program development, and classroom support.
• Maintain a safe and appropriately supervised environment and follow all BMTM health, safety, emergency preparedness, and student supervision procedures.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, parent education, Open Houses, school events, and other school community activities.
• Uphold BMTM policies, professional standards, and the principles of Montessori education.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• Montessori Elementary teacher certification from a recognized Montessori teacher education program
• Three to five years of experience working with school-aged students in a classroom environment
• Strong classroom leadership, communication, organizational, and recordkeeping skills
• Ability to plan and differentiate instruction for students across a broad range of academic and developmental levels
• Ability to develop…