Montessori Teacher

Brookfield Academy - Troy a Bright Horizons Montessori School , is seeking a Preprimary Montessori Teacher to create engaging learning experiences that help elementary-aged students reach their full potential. In this role, you'll create a student-centered learning environment that encourages independence, curiosity, problem-solving, and academic achievement. Through individualized instruction and meaningful relationships, you'll help students develop the confidence, skills, and love of learning that prepare them for long-term success.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences that support academic achievement, creativity, and a love of learning

• Support students' academic, social, and emotional growth through individualized instruction and meaningful classroom interactions

• Build strong partnerships with families and colleagues to foster student success and a connected school community

• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes curiosity, confidence, and well-being

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Elementary Education or related field preferred

• State teaching certificate preferred

• Meet federal, as well as individual state requirements and maintain credentials for the position

• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum

• Montessori Certification Preferred

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We're changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you're the difference .

Physical Requirements:
This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons', and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training.

If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons' policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.

• Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds

• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities

• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies

• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements

The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodation for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

This position requires in-person work in the Troy, MI area.

Brookfield Academy - Troy
3950 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI 48083

Compensation:
The annual rate for this position is between $41,200 - $46,350. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

This position is also eligible for a hiring incentive of $1,250.00 payable after 100 days of employment.

Benefits:
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Long-term and short-term disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools

• Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program

• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family

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Bright Horizons is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis. Until position is filled.

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Compensation: $41,200 - $46,350 / Annually

Life at Bright Horizons:

At Bright Horizons, you're more than your job title — you're the difference . Whether you're nurturing a child's first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We're a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights , Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA ).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at or . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.