Montessori Teacher- Shaw Montessori School SY

Montessori Teacher – Shaw Montessori School 2026/2027 SY

Location:

Phoenix, Arizona

Job : 5555848
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Feb 25, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Summary: To create a flexible instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students assigned to the classroom, to motivate pupils to develop attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with other staff members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively utilizes district technologies appropriate to the position and attends district training needed to perform designated responsibilities.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Complies with State Law and District policies and regulations.
• Maintains a safe environment for students, conducive to learning.
• Teaches district-approved curriculum.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified by District policy.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Task analyzes and translates lessons into developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Models lessons for students.
• Uses effective classroom management techniques.
• Establishes, shares, and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with working with large groups of children.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.
• Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.
• Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises classroom employees, students, and volunteers.

Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelor of Arts degree;
Montessori experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid K-8 Arizona Teaching Certificate;
Montessori training.

Language

Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, and governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, and the public.

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to work with probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry; apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other

Skills and Abilities:

Apply current research to instructional programs; plan and implement lessons aligned with school objectives and student needs; establish and maintain relationships with students, peers, and parents; strong oral and written communication skills.

The position requires frequent standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. The environment is mostly indoor with occasional outdoor duties. Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Position Type: Full‑Time
Salary: $50,535 to $69,662 Per Year

• Bachelor degree preferred.

• Susan Engdall, Principal
• SHAW MONTESSORI
• Phone: 602‑257‑3755
• Email:
  Susan.engdall