Lower School Music and Assistant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

The Montessori Academy of Colorado is a metropolitan school that engages each child through innovative academics, exploration of character, and a fearless, forward mindset.

Job Title: Lower School Music and Assistant Teacher
Department: Specials

Reports To: Lower School Director

Employee Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt 

Salary Range:
$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Daily Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am -5:15pm with a 45 minute break (approximately 40 hours per week)

This is a dual role supporting the ECE Montessori music program and assisting in the Primary classroom during the afternoon program. The ECE Music Teacher is a versatile and nurturing musician who supports our students' musical journey from infancy to age six, honoring each child's developmental stage through the Montessori lens. This role requires an educator who can move fluidly across three musical journeys: gentle rhythm and repetition in the Nido (3–18 months), joyful movement and exploration in the Toddler Community (1.5–3 years), and playful discovery of music and technique in the Primary Community (3–6 years). 

In the afternoon, the role shifts to supporting a Primary classroom, guiding children through transitions, work cycle choices, and engagement within our after-school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate and support developmentally appropriate music experiences across the Nido, Toddler, and Primary communities, honoring each stage's unique relationship to rhythm, movement, and musical discovery.
• Integrate music into the daily rhythm of each classroom in true Montessori spirit, following the child and supporting language, coordination, and self-expression.
• Support Primary classroom transitions and work cycle choices during the afternoon work cycle.
• Curate a peaceful Primary Napping Space where children feel safe, warm, and cared for.
• Foster meaningful engagement with children in the after-school community, creating a warm and engaged presence throughout the day.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Support growing and delivering a dynamic, engaging music program that is reflective of the MAC mission.
• Assist with weekly lesson plans that build skills sequentially across all age levels; maintain consistent documentation.
• Collaborate with Lead classroom teachers to communicate current curriculum and integrate the classroom with the music program.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe music studio environment, as the music studio should be a showcase for the program.
• Ensure the proper use and care of musical instruments and equipment.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree (related Music Education, Early Childhood Education, or equivalent)
• Orff Training Preferred
• Montessori Background: Montessori certification (AMI, AMS, or MACTE) or a strong commitment to Montessori pedagogical principles.
• Musical Versatility: Proficiency in singing and playing a portable instrument (recorder, ukulele, or guitar) to lead mobile lessons.
• Prior teaching experience leading a classroom, serving a range of age groups, particularly early childhood.
• Group lead qualified or willingness to obtain certification within 6 months (teaching license preferred) 
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the students, families, faculty, and staff
• Creativity, flexibility, and a passion for teaching music to children.
• Ability to receive and implement feedback with grace. A lifelong learner who is dedicated to self-reflection and ongoing study.
• Detail-oriented, organized and has the ability to manage multiple projects
• Embody MAC’s "Professional Purpose Statement" by maintaining a positive, team-oriented, and harmonious attitude toward all colleagues and staff.
• Criminal background check required upon hire.

Benefits

At MAC, we invest in the people who make our mission possible by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. This includes the potential for paid Montessori training, paid holidays and seasonal breaks, flexible paid time off for personal or sick time needs, and paid professional development. MAC also provides health, dental, and vision insurance options, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, HSA plan, employer-paid life insurance, and additional voluntary life insurance, critical illness, and disability plans. Employees also receive an RTD EcoPass.

MAC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment, free of discrimination or harassment, for its community. MAC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, immigration/citizen status, age, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, disability, socio-economic status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit fact. Any person with a concern or allegation of discrimination or harassment shall report it to MAC’s Compliance Coordinator. More information is available on our website.