Upper Elementary Montessori Teacher (Grades 4-6)

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Mi Escuela Montessori | Polk County, FL

Language Requirement: Fluent in English (Bilingual Spanish/English preferred)

Certification: Florida Professional Educator Certificate (Elementary K-6)

The Opportunity: Leading the Journey to Abstraction

Mi Escuela Montessori is looking for an inspiring Upper Elementary Guide to lead our students through their second plane of development. In the 4th–6th grade years, our students become social explorers, critical thinkers, and independent researchers.

We are a community where biliteracy is the standard and cultural fluency is the bridge, ensuring our students lead and learn with confidence in both Spanish and English. We are looking for a guide who can honor the child's need for social collaboration while maintaining the high academic rigor required for the transition to middle school. As a "lab school" for our on-site MACTE-accredited training center, you will be part of a community that treats teaching as a clinical, high-level profession.

Key Responsibilities

• Instructional Leadership: Prepare and maintain a vibrant "prepared environment" that meets the unique social and intellectual needs of 9–12-year-olds.

• Standards-Aligned Montessori: Deliver advanced Montessori lessons (Geometry, Long Division with Racks and Tubes, History of Civilizations) while ensuring alignment with Florida B.E.S.T. standards.

• Research & Inquiry: Facilitate "Going Out" experiences and large-scale research projects that connect the classroom to the Lakeland community and the world.

• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside our Instructional Coaches (Literacy & Math/STEM) and coteaching team to implement data-driven interventions and ensure every student is meeting their growth targets.

• Classroom Harmony: Implement Montessori "Grace and Courtesy" at an age-appropriate level, helping students navigate social dynamics and peer mediation.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:

• Florida Certification: Must hold a valid Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Elementary Education (K-6) or be eligible to obtain one.

• Classroom Management: Proven ability to manage a multi-age classroom with an emphasis on student agency and independent work cycles.

• Commitment to Montessori: A deep belief in the Montessori philosophy and a desire to teach in an environment focused on the whole child.

Preferred:

• Montessori Credential: MACTE-accredited Elementary II (9–12) or Elementary I-II (6–12) certification.

• Bilingualism: Proficiency in Spanish to support our dual-language mission.

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in an Upper Elementary setting.

What We Offer

• The Lab School Advantage: A culture of constant learning and peer support.

• Sponsored Training: For uncertified Montessori candidates, we offer a path to subsidized Montessori training through our on-site center.

• New Facility: Join us in our brand-new, state-of-the-art building for the 2026-2027 school year, featuring expansive outdoor learning spaces and high-tech discovery labs.

• Professional Growth: Dedicated planning time and access to expert coaches in Literacy and STEM.