Montessori Elementary Teacher

About This Role

This full-time Elementary Teacher position involves leading a Montessori elementary classroom. You will guide students through individualized and small-group lessons, maintain an orderly classroom, track student progress, and collaborate with families and staff. The role suits a caring and thoughtful educator eager to grow with the school.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain an orderly, engaging Montessori classroom environment with materials that are complete, accessible, and suited to students' developmental needs
• Plan and deliver individualized, small-group, and whole-group lessons across subject areas
• Instruct with Florida-appropriate curriculum standards while following Montessori principles
• Observe students regularly and keep accurate records of lessons, progress, and next steps for each child
• Foster independence, responsibility, and respectful behavior through positive, consistent classroom management
• Communicate regularly with parents and lead parent-teacher conferences
• Collaborate with the Director, fellow teachers, and assistants to support students and school-wide goals
• May supervise a classroom assistant depending on class size
• Take part in staff meetings, school events, and professional development

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, ideally in education or a related field
• Teaching experience at the elementary level preferred
• Must pass a Level 2 background screening, as required for Florida schools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A warm, patient, and professional approach with children and families
• Organized, observant, and eager to keep learning

Nice to have:

• Montessori credential (training available)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid personal days
• Paid sick days
• Paid holidays
• Opportunity for Montessori training
• Professional growth in an expanding school

Important Details

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM
• Start date: March 2027, with flexibility to start as late as June 2027

About the Company

Montessori Preparatory School is a Montessori school serving children from infancy through middle school. It is led by Owner Ken Braner and Director Pauline Braner, and is a growing school.