Lead Montessori Upper Elementary Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Montessori Upper Elementary Teacher

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Montessori Torah Academy is a private, independent Jewish Montessori school serving students ages 2-12 years of age. Our dedicated staff and supportive environment nurtures independent, joyful, lifelong learners.

Job Title: Upper Elementary Lead Teacher

Montessori Torah Academy teachers establish a welcoming classroom where each child feels cared for and respected. The learning environment is student-centered and self-paced, allowing children to explore their own interests while mastering skills and knowledge. Our Montessori program lays the groundwork for academic success by emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, independent focus and working in collaboration with others.

Duties/Responsibilities:  

--Actively prepare lessons and execute group and individual lessons to meet children’s needs.

-Guide and supervise children during work cycle, playground time and other activities.

· Prepare and maintain a learning environment that is clean, organized, and enticing for young learners.

· Use behavior management techniques individually tailored to each child and promote classroom normalization.

· Carefully observe each child, recording academic progress and offering new challenges.

· Support each child’s full development socially, mentally, physically and emotionally.

· Maintain positive relationships and communications with parents and peers.

· Actively participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities.

-Implement a curriculum that fosters teacher guidance, and assessment in planning in concert with student planning, monitoring, and assessing their work, and demonstrating responsibility for their learning and actions.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

· Love, patience, and respect for children.

· Montessori Certification for Upper Elementary or equivalent experience teaching children 9-12 years of age.

· Prior teaching experience in a Montessori environment.

· Knowledge of Montessori principles and materials or willingness to learn/train.

· Effective communication skills, both written and oral.

· Strong problem-solving, organizational and time management skills.

· Collaborates effectively with colleagues/co-teacher.

. Professional references

Preferred Education and Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in early education or a related field

. Strong skills in Transparent Classroom or willingness to learn.

. Montessori Certification in Upper Elementary

. Experience or background in Special Education a plus.

About the Position

Benefits: Paid Time Off

Reporting Structure: Reports to the Head of School and Administrators.

Salary: Salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications.

Employment Type: Full-time/Part Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year.

Interested candidates, please submit your resume to  View email address on ziprecruiter.com