Montessori Instructional Coach

At Creative Montessori Academy, we celebrate and nurture every child's innate desire to learn. Utilizing the Montessori Method, our diverse learning environment fosters innovation and yet allows each student the chance to learn through self-directed pace and individual style.

As Montessori educators, it is our mission to prepare our environments for students to develop a love of learning and become intrinsically motivated. It is our objective to guide students in their critical thinking and bring awareness to their five senses throughout the environment.

Teachers and administration are thoroughly trained in the Montessori Method and are committed to the Montessori education of every child. The curriculum is demanding, yet allows each student the chance to learn through self-directed pace and individual style.

Qualities of a Success Candidate:

• A genuine love for working with children and a strong commitment to their holistic development. They should prioritize the child's individuality, independence, and self-directed learning, fostering an environment that supports these values.
• The ability to guide children through their learning journey with patience, allowing them to explore and make discoveries at their own pace. They should also be flexible in adjusting their teaching methods to meet the unique needs of each child.
• Strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with children, parents and other staff members. They should be able to work collaboratively, promoting a harmonious learning environment.

About the role

To empower and support educators in their professional growth and development through the authentic implementation of Montessori philosophy, pedagogy, and instructional practices. The Montessori Instructional Coach will serve as a skilled Montessorian and instructional leader who collaborates with teachers and administrators to strengthen and grow Creative Montessori Academy’s identity as a public Montessori school. The coach will provide targeted, personalized coaching;

model Montessori practices; observe and reflect with teachers; support the effective use of Montessori materials and environments; and facilitate the development of classroom practices that promote independence, purposeful work, collaboration, student agency, and a love of learning. By leveraging strong Montessori expertise, instructional knowledge, and mentoring skills, the Montessori Instructional Coach will support educators at varying levels of Montessori experience while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, Montessori excellence, and improved student learning outcomes.

What you'll do

• Serve as the primary coach for Montessori pedagogy, modeling presentations, work cycles, and classroom routines across all experience levels.
• Guide teachers in creating orderly, inviting, and developmentally appropriate environments that foster independence and self-directed learning.
• Support teachers in integrating required state standards, academic curricula, and intervention practices within an authentic Montessori framework.
• Conduct regular classroom observations to deliver reflective, actionable feedback on instructional delivery, student engagement, and grace and courtesy.
• Train new and existing staff, ensuring consistent Montessori practices and continuous school-wide instructional growth.

Assessment & Data:

• Help teachers analyze observational and assessment data to tailor Montessori lessons, interventions, and extensions for individual learners.
• Monitor school wide and classroom-level student achievement while preserving a whole-child, individualized focus.
• Guide staff in progress monitoring and state/local assessment prep using developmentally appropriate practices.
• Analyze reports to identify…