Professional Opportunities

July 3, 2025 - City Garden, Missouri, USA (Special Education Teacher - Early Childhood)

City Garden Montessori School (City Garden) is the only Montessori charter school in Missouri, and we are one of the highest-performing charter schools in the state. Our team possesses passion and determination to implement the Montessori approach to educating children in a diverse, public school environment. City Garden is committed to being an anti-biased, anti-racist (ABAR) community and seeks others who are passionate about these values. We are committed to fostering excellence for all City Garden children.

At City Garden we are redefining public education, reimagining community, and reinvigorating our world.

City Garden is a community-centered and people-centered organization in an exciting point in our growth and expansion. Ours is an environment that celebrates vulnerability and centers humanity in the workplace. To learn more about City Garden’s impact on the community, please read some recent articles about us, found HERE and HERE.

Special Education Teacher

We are seeking an experienced, state-certified Special Education Teacher to serve as a highly-organized case manager to provide on-site services for students in a special education self-contained classroom in our Early Childhood Education Center. Our ideal candidate is a distinct personality that can handle a variety of personalities among our children and parents and maintain a level of professionalism.

Candidates do NOT need experience with Montessori to qualify for this position!

Responsibilities
The following represents a summary of the responsibilities of this position. A detailed job description may be downloaded HERE.

Writing individualized education plans (IEPs)
Working with academic teachers to implement the IEP
Working with students on academic and executive functioning skills
Facilitating IEP meetings with parents and staff
Writing and monitoring behavior intervention plans
Communicating effectively with parents, administration, classroom lead guides/teachers, and the special education team
Keeping detailed records relating to student conditions, care plans, therapies, and progress

To fulfill these responsibilities, the ideal candidate will also:

Have a strong rapport with young children and their parents and guardians
Be familiar with Montessori education, and aligned to Montessori’s holistic approach to child development
Have a strong grounding in anti-bias education and antiracist values and principles, and is excited to be part of a school that is reimagining education through these lenses
Have the ability to meet people where they are, build and nurture strong relationships, collaborate across stakeholders, build community, and lead with empathy

Qualifications

Valid Missouri state license or certification in Special Education
At least one year experience working with students in a self-contained classroom setting
Familiarity with Spedtrack (MO) or other Special Education software
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Exemplary organizational skills
Experience working with students on the Autism Spectrum
Experience with the transfer process of student with IEP's
Attentive and caring with the ability to develop individualized education plans (IEPs)

Schedule

School hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday
Length of Work Year: from day of hire through the end of May (10 month contract), including but not limited to professional development, parent/teacher conferences, and preparatory work.

Compensation

This position offers an annual salary ranging from $45,000.00 to $49,000.00 based on level of education, licensing, and years of experience.

Benefits
City Garden offers a range of benefits for Full-time employees such as:

Generous Paid Time-off (Fall, Winter and Spring breaks, holidays, and additional days)
Paid Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance)
Pre-Tax savings for family health premium costs
Retirement Plan
Enrollment preference to City Garden Montessori for child(ren) grades K through 8 who reside in Missouri
Discount tuition for our Preschool program

July 3, 2025 - City Garden, Missouri, USA (7th and 8th Grade Math Teacher)

City Garden Charter School (City Garden) is one of the highest-performing charter schools in the state. Our team possesses passion and determination to implement the Montessori approach to educating children in a diverse, public school environment. City Garden is committed to being an anti-biased, anti-racist community and seeks others who are passionate about these values. We are committed to fostering excellence for all City Garden children.

At City Garden we are redefining public education, reimagining community, and reinvigorating our world.

City Garden is a community-centered and people-centered organization at an exciting point in our growth and expansion. Ours is an environment that celebrates vulnerability and centers humanity in the workplace. To learn more about City Garden’s impact on the community, please read some recent articles about us, found HERE and HERE.

The ideal Lead Guide (Teacher) candidate will have...

Teaching Certification with Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
2+ years of teaching experience in a public school or urban setting
Be deeply committed to whole-child education, having proven success and outcomes in meeting children’s needs holistically
Have a grounding in anti-bias education and antiracist values and principles, and is excited to be part of a school that is reimagining education through these lenses
Be eager to engage deeply with students, teachers, staff and families as partners

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You do not need Montessori credentials for this position!

We are seeking candidates to grow our adolescent program who are willing to obtain a second subject certification (e.g. Social Studies/ History, Science, or Math).
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Responsibilities

Planning, Preparation and Instruction

The Lead Guide provides instruction that supports the development of the cognitive, emotional, social, physical and spiritual growth of the child.

Use the School Curriculum, State Standards and current research based instructional practices to develop interdisciplinary units of instruction that meet both the group and individual needs of students.
Responsible for maintaining an on-going dialogue with specialty teachers and coordinating curriculum integration and implementation with these teachers.
Work with students of various abilities assigned to the classroom, including those with learning differences as diagnosed. The teacher may be required to participate in meetings, training, and planning cooperatives to fully meet each child’s needs.
Use various assessment tools/strategies such as the Missouri Assessment Program, NWEA, observations, children’s work samples, continuums of development, portfolios, etc. to help make instructional decisions for individual students.
Create and communicate weekly learning plans for all students.

Classroom Environment/Management

The Lead Guide is responsible for preparing an environment that meets the sensitive period/plane of development of their students

Preparing an environment in which the furnishings and materials are complete and correspond to the needs of the group
Maintaining a clear, orderly, and attractive environment, including the care and maintenance of classroom materials and equipment.
Communicating needs for the classroom in accordance with school policy, i.e., maintaining inventory of classroom materials and any additional materials needed.
Creating an environment that demonstrates rapport with, respect and kindness for, all students as well as between students. The teacher models and teaches conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies in the classroom.
Responsible for the safety of the children left in his/her charge until dismissed to a responsible adult.
Ensures that the physical environment adheres to all health and safety regulations as required by the State of Missouri and City Garden policy.
Manages classroom field trip and supplies budget ensuring all resources are used in support of educating students and the school’s mission.

Communication

The Lead Guide communicates with gentleness and respect, at all times, to students and in a professional, positive manner to parents and colleagues.

Responsible for communication that supports an understanding of the school’s program, develops positive relationships within the school community, and protects the privacy and confidentiality of each student and family.
Establishes a positive relationship with parents and guardians and maintains regular communication with parents and guardians with regard to their child’s specific needs. The guide provides for parent and guardian conferences, meetings and communication throughout the school year in accordance with school policy. Responds to parent and guardian concerns in a timely manner.
The lead guide communicates to parents and guardians and others in the school community about the classroom and curriculum.
Completes required report cards/ progress reports in accordance with school policy.
Assists in the development of and participates in school functions, including but not limited to Open Houses, Transition Nights, Curriculum Nights, Parent Orientations and the Family Field Day.

Professional Responsibility

City Garden believes all employees must take an active role in their development as professionals and in developing City Garden as an institution of learning. Lead Guides will:

Perform self-assessment and refinement of practice in the classroom as well as collaborative professional growth.
Actively participate in a regular evaluation process including classroom observations, feedback conferences, and an annual self-evaluation toward goals set by the guide and/or in conjunction with the school principal.
Maintain their teaching skills and participates in professional development activities (both within the school community and attendance at conferences, workshops, etc.). The guide is a member of professional organizations and is aware of major areas of research in teaching and resources for professional learning.
Participate in collegial activities designed to make the entire school a productive learning environment, for example, age level meetings, curriculum discussion groups, working committees, mentoring, etc. It is expected that lead guides attend all scheduled meetings and professional days as appropriate to their level. The lead guide participates and shares information from professional development activities with colleagues to benefit the learning community.
Obtain and maintain certifications as appropriate for the grade level and subject area.

Related Duties

Conduct new student interviews and hosts prospective student applicants in the classroom as requested through admissions.
Complete and maintain all records, reports, evaluations, and inventories of student records and tests in a timely manner as may be required by the school.
Responsible for reading and adhering to the guidelines as established in the employee handbook and adhering to all school policies.
Manage a classroom team of 1-2 adults, including training, supervision and evaluating the assistant guide and any support staff assigned to the classroom.
Participating in the interview process and orientation of new staff members.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
Certification with Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in the applicable subject(s) and grade level
At least 2 years of classroom experience, preferably in a public or urban setting, with adolescent students
Be deeply committed to whole-child education, having proven success and outcomes in meeting children’s needs holistically
Have a grounding in anti-bias education and antiracist values and principles, and is excited to be part of a school that is reimagining education through these lenses
Be eager to engage deeply with students, teachers, staff and families as partners
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Exemplary organizational skills
Be eager to engage deeply with students, teachers, staff and families as partners

Schedule
School hours: 7:45 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday
Length of Work Year: July 23, 2025 to end of May 2026 (10 month contract, paid over 12 months), up to 196 days per year, including but not limited to professional development, parent/teacher conferences, and preparatory work.

Compensation
This position offers a salary ranging from $45,00.00 to $57,900.00 based on appropriate certification(s), level of education, and years of teaching experience.

Benefits
City Garden offers a range of benefits for Full-time employees such as:

Generous Paid Time-off (Fall, Winter and Spring breaks, holidays, and additional days)
Paid Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance)
Pre-Tax savings for family health premium costs
Retirement/ Pension Plan
Enrollment preference to City Garden Montessori for child(ren) grades K through 8 who reside in Missouri
Discount tuition for our Preschool program

April 25, 2025 - Elm City Montessori School, Connecticut, USA

Salary range : $50,000 - $90,000 USD
Apply here : https://forms.gle/h8ifKW3aft9fiiuH6

April 7, 2025 - Xiao Meng Xiao Ba Montessori School, Qingdao, China

The Adolescent Lead guides and helps direct students’ activities academically, emotionally, socially, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment, participating in parent education and conferences, record-keeping, and assessment.

Design and implement interdisciplinary, real-world curricula. Design project-based learning experiences that support the Erdkinder philosophy, such as agricultural projects, small businesses, and field research. Guides are expected to participate in and guide students through activities like farming, handcrafts, business operations, and environmental stewardship. Also create learning tasks connected to real-life contexts to help students understand the practical application of knowledge, foster a supportive, and collaborative learning community.

Things to ponder:

Integrate subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, literature, philosophy, and drama into real-world, project-based learning. Study and understand the requirements of the Chinese national curriculum to ensure that, even within a Montessori environment, students are able to meet academic standards and are well-prepared for future studies.

Suggestions: There’re some online Orientation Courses, take the course before entering the classroom is recommended.

$5400 per month

Contact : 836048366@qq.com.

Posted March 4, 2025 - Sundborn Children’s House - Oregon, USA

Posted Jan 28, 2025 - The International Montessori School - Hong Kong

Benefits include:
Health Insurance, Child Tuition Coverage, Flights and Moving Support, Contact Completion Bonus, Low Tax Rates, PD Support

Salary range for Qualified Candidates : $85,000-$115,000 USD

Apply here : https://form.jotform.com/210272062566450

Posted Sept 16, 2024 -Little Flowers Montessori School - Primary and Elementary Guides (Florida)

Little Flower Montessori School in sunny Fort Lauderdale is looking for fellow Montessorians to join our excellent team. Little Flower serves children from two to twelve years of age and has a current enrollment of 69 students. Little Flower provides a warm, friendly and supportive work environment. Opportunities for professional development are offered to all staff members on a regular basis as part of a larger benefits package.

AMI Trained Primary and Elementary Guides

Applicants should have a true love of learning, a positive outlook and excellent organizational skills. Candidates should also be able to communicate effectively and positively with both parents and colleagues.

We hope you will consider joining our Little Flower Montessori School community. If you are interested in learning more about our school please go to our website: www.littleflowermontessori.org.

Salary range : $30,000-$35,000 USD

Interested applicants should contact Kathleen Miller Dzura, Head of School by sending a resume with cover letter to LFMS@littleflowermontessori.org.

Posted June 25, 2024 - Oneness Family School - 3 positions (High School : Math, Science, and Humanities - Maryland, USA)

https://www.onenessfamily.org/about/join-our-team

Salary range : $60,000-70,000 for all three positions.

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please contact us at info@trainmontessori.org

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