Lead Montessori Teacher

Montessori School of Charlottesville

Job Description

About This Role

We are seeking a dedicated Primary Lead Guide to join our community for the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates should possess either Children’s House/Primary/EC certification from a MACTE-accredited training center or have a proven track record of leading a classroom with young children, along with a commitment to initiating Montessori training. Our ideal candidate will be a strong advocate for Montessori techniques and philosophy, while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment among colleagues and families. For more information on our school community, please visit our website.

The primary work schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8am-3pm, for the academic year (August to June) with separate summer contracts. There may be opportunities for summer employment based on school needs.

What You'll Do

maintenance and preparation of the classroom, curriculum, and materials
ensuring all licensing standards are met, particularly correct staff-to-child ratios and sight and sound regulations
documentation of lessons given and classroom observations
collaborative planning with other MSC teachers
regular family communication, including weekly emails, Parent Education meetings, Parent/Teacher conferences, documentation of any academic or behavioral issues, etc.
support and mentorship of colleagues using Montessori training and experience
attendance at regular staff meetings and teacher work days
development and implementation of personal professional development goals to maintain Montessori certification
participation in self-evaluation processes
awareness of confidentiality and commitment to respecting it
creating and maintaining a safe and respectful environment for children and adults
on-time attendance and minimizing the impact of absences on the children

Requirements

Montessori certification at the Primary/3-6/Early Childhood level from a MACTE-accredited training center or a commitment to initiate training before the school year starts
a strong understanding of Montessori Philosophy and its application in classroom curriculum
excellent written and verbal communication skills
experience in classroom management
previous experience in a Montessori setting

Nice To Haves

experience in gardening, sewing, or art
the ability to play a musical instrument

Benefits

5 day PTO
20+ days holiday pay
health/dental insurance
tuition discount (if children attend MSC)
IRA match (up to 3%)
sponsorship for Montessori training/on-going development

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