Montessori Lead Teacher

Position Description Saint Mary’s Hall anticipates hiring an outstanding full‑time Montessori Lead Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. In addition to submitting a résumé and interviewing with Saint Mary’s Hall administrators and teachers, applicants should be prepared to teach a demonstration lesson at the Saint Mary’s Hall campus. The Mission of Saint Mary’s Hall is to prepare students for success in college and fulfillment in life. Qualified Candidates Will Have The Following AMS Montessori Certification and a bachelor’s degree or higher required Advanced Degree(s) Preferred Successful Montessori early childhood teaching experience Passion for working with bright students in a rigorous, college‑preparatory environment Strong background and professional development experience in teaching Montessori at the early childhood level Experience designing and incorporating student‑centered, interdisciplinary lessons through active, experiential learning Experience preparing student work, observing, and scaffolding lessons appropriately, and providing intervention, enrichment, and incorporating differentiation to meet student needs Clear understanding and ability to support the varying ages, abilities, and developmental stages, and social/emotional development of elementary‑aged children Growth mindset and the ability to create a space for students to explore and wonder Excellent classroom management skills in building and facilitating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom community Essential Functions To effectively integrate state standards of learning into everyday classroom instruction and curriculum To work closely with fellow Montessori and Kindergarten teachers to plan and implement activities/lessons throughout the year To prepare and implement lesson plans and provide a monthly overview of class work To set aside time to allow the Montessori Assistant Teacher to share questions and observations To supervise the Montessori Assistant Teacher and encourage participation in curriculum development and implementation To maintain and update the classroom webpage and submit a weekly newsletter to parents To maintain current attendance and student records To create an engaging and flexible classroom environment that corresponds with the needs of the students and is consistent with current Montessori best practices To train and supervise students in the execution of fire, evacuation, and lockdown drills To alert the Head of Lower School immediately of concerns with children, parents, or staff To report all accidents immediately to the Head of Lower School and School Nurse, and prepare a written report stating date, time, nature of accident, and action taken To conduct formal conferences twice a year and other meetings as appropriate throughout the year with parents, while maintaining ongoing communication with parents regarding a child’s specific needs To protect the privacy and working environment of the class at all times To abide by all Saint Mary’s Hall policies and procedures To attend staff meetings, parent meetings, and any special events and/or meeting(s) requested by the Administration To seek and attend professional development to enhance Lower School practices and enrich the classroom To assist with other projects, programs, and planning as assigned by the Head of Lower School Additional Responsibilities To be responsible for the care and maintenance of a clean, orderly and organized classroom To be responsible for the safety and physical well‑being of the students at all times To exhibit a professional manner and appearance Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Ability to implement and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging practices To have an attitude of collegiality and to be able to communicate effectively, positively, and collaboratively with the educational team and especially parents To be able to build and foster positive, professional relationships with parents To be a positive ambassador for Saint Mary’s Hall in the larger community To be able to meet the demands and challenges of a fast‑paced work environment and demonstrate flexibility as needed To possess a good working knowledge of and/or a familiarity with a variety of instructional technologies, such as Windows applications, iPad integration, interactive whiteboard, and student portfolio applications, and a willingness to implement new instructional technology initiatives Physical Requirements and Work Environment Work in a rigorous academic environment, dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a varied and diverse array of contacts May involve frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying materials less than 25 lbs. May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time Work primarily in a traditional climate‑controlled classroom environment Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold #J-18808-Ljbffr