Online Montessori Elementary Teacher; K-2 Leader

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Uplift Michigan Online School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Certified Montessori Elementary Teacher to lead our innovative K‑2 program. As Michigan’s first online public Montessori school, we bring authentic Montessori learning into the home through a tuition‑free, nationally accredited model. You will be responsible for guiding students through hands‑on exploration and self‑directed learning in a virtual “prepared environment”.

• Instructional Leadership:
  Lead high‑quality Montessori instruction for a multi‑age (K‑2) virtual classroom.
• Student Guidance:
  Present lessons, observe individual student progress, and guide next steps based on student readiness rather than a fixed schedule.
• Virtual Classroom Management:
  Structure a virtual environment that supports independence and focused exploration during daily work cycles.
• Live Engagement:
  Facilitate regular teacher connections, live lessons with peers, and interactive group activities.
• Parent Partnership:
  Act as a primary resource for parents (Learning Coaches), guiding them on how to support routines and observational processes at home without requiring them to lead instruction.
• Progress Monitoring:
  Monitor and track student mastery through regular check‑ins and the use of digital tools and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

• Certification:
  Ideal candidate holds a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate and a Montessori Certification (elementary level).
• Technical Proficiency:
  Comfort using digital tools, Learning Management Systems, and web‑conferencing software to deliver instruction.
• Communication:
  Strong interpersonal skills to maintain daily contact with families and respond to communications within 24 business hours.
• Mindset: A deep commitment to inclusivity, empathy, and the Montessori philosophy of “learning by doing”.

• Tuition‑Free & Public:
  We remove the financial barriers to high‑quality Montessori education.
• Hands‑On Learning:
  Students receive physical Montessori materials at home, ensuring learning remains tangible and engaging despite the online format.
• Accredited & Supported:
  Join a nationally accredited program with a dedicated support team, including advisors and technology specialists.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available.
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k) and Roth
• PTO
• And more!