Dorado, PR
Early Childhood Lead Teacher / Guide
http://www.thegirasolschool.org
Date Posted: December 1, 2025
Position: Early Childhood Lead Teacher / Guide
Description: Full time Employee - Salaried
Reports to: Executive Director
Manages: 2-3 Assistant Guides
Maximum Class Size: 24
Ages: 2.5 - 6
About The Girasol School
The Girasol School is a warm, bilingual Montessori community serving children from early childhood through elementary. Rooted in Montessori philosophy and a deep respect for each child, we cultivate independence, curiosity, kindness, and a strong connection to Puerto Rico’s culture and natural environment. As a growing school, we seek mission-aligned educators who bring both expertise and heart to their work.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly qualified Primary Teacher Leader to guide our Casa de Niños program. This educator serves as both the lead guide in the Primary classroom and a pedagogical leader within the early childhood team. This role is ideal for a Montessori professional who is passionate about high-quality practice, fluent bilingual education, and leading
Qualifications: Required:
* AMS or AMI MACTE-accredited Montessori Early Childhood (3–6) certification or strong interest and commitment to achieve this school-sponsored credential.
* Minimum 3-5 years of experience working with early childhood aged children, preferably in a Montessori Primary classroom.
* Fully bilingual — English and Spanish (spoken and written).
* Strong grounding in Montessori philosophy, child development, and classroom leadership.
* Ability to guide and coach assistant teachers
Salary Range: $40,000 - $45,000
Description of Community: We are the first authentic Montessori program in the Dorado area striving to meet the demands of a growing community consisting of returning diaspora Puerto Ricans, global transplants, and supporting local families with limited education options. The Girasol Community resources are available to families both in and outside the school as we aspire to teach peace and unify people.
Start Date: 06/01/2026
How To Apply: Send your resume and 3 professional references to info@thegirasolschool.org
Golden, Colorado
Infant & Toddler Lead Teacher / Guide
https://cornerstonemontessori.net/
Date Posted: December 1, 2025
Position: Infant & Toddler Lead Teacher / Guide
Description: We are seeking a Lead Montessori Toddler teacher who has a background in Early Childhood Education and holds an accredited teaching certificate in Infant Toddler Montessori Education. *This is a full-time, M-F position *
Core Responsibilities:
To help establish, plan, and guide a classroom learning environment that supports the individual development of each child through the Montessori Method of education
To promote an atmosphere of safety that ensures mutual respect between children, families, and staff members
To be responsible for recording and reporting each child’s progress to their family and the school’s Director and Administrator.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To help implement a structured Montessori program, ensuring that all children will succeed in meeting individual developmental and behavioral goals.
To help train and educate assistant staff members in appropriate classroom management strategies and Montessori philosophy, and developmentally appropriate practices through
Qualifications: Education, skills, and attributes:
Montessori credential from an accredited training program
Bachelor’s Degree and experience in a Montessori classroom
CPR, First Aid, and Standard Precautions Training
Excellent communication skills
Agility, flexibility, and compassion
Strong personal commitment to the education of young children
Salary Range: $21 - $27/hr
Description of Community: Founded in 1983, Cornerstone Montessori School in Golden, Colorado, is a private school on a one-acre campus among wide open natural space with limited development. Our staff members enjoy supportive co-workers, deep community appreciation, competitive compensation, paid time off, professional development, health and dental benefits, & retirement plan with employer contributions.
Start Date: 12/01/2025
How To Apply: Email resume to Amy at amy.v@cornerstonemontessori.school
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Elementary I Lead Teacher / Guide
http://www.steamboatmontessori.org
Date Posted: November 7, 2025
Position: Elementary I Lead Teacher / Guide
Description: Steamboat Montessori is seeking a Lower Elementary teacher to start January 5, 2026. We are offering housing support to the right candidate who is willing to start mid-year. Come enjoy the beauty and adventure-filled winter wonderland while teaching at a wonderful school!
Qualifications: We’d Love to Talk To You If You Possess:
- Experience and/or interest in a Montessori environment and with the Montessori philosophy
-A Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university
- Strong self-starter; able to work both with and without supervision
- Ability to develop a strong connection with children and families
-AMS , AMI, or MACTE certified is preferred, but non-certified teachers are encouraged to apply as training can be made available
Salary Range: 47,000-62,000 BOE
Description of Community: Steamboat Montessori is a free public charter school striving to nurture each student’s intellectual curiosity through a prepared and peaceful Montessori environment. Our culture is rooted in kindness, belonging, and relentlessly pursuing learning and growing together as global citizens. Steamboat Montessori is in its 10th year of operation and has a fantastic track record of academic performance and parent and staff satisfaction.
Start Date: 01/06/2026
How To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to Emily Barnhart, Head of School at ebarnhart@steamboatmontessori.org or call 970-879-6653 for more information. We will accept applications until the position is filled.
Lafayette, Colorado
Early Childhood Lead Teacher / Guide
http://www.montessoriacademylafayette.com
Date Posted: October 27, 2025
Position: Early Childhood Lead Teacher / Guide
Description: This position is for a co-lead Montessori primary teacher will start from 8:00-3:30 M-F. This candidate will be working in our preschool room during the school year with another excellent teacher. The position requires all the day to day Montessori classroom preparation, record keeping and conference preparations. The candidate must either be AMI or AMS trained and also must be Early Childhood Teacher qualified.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have experience teaching in a Montessori primary classroom. This candidate should have substantial classroom management experience and ideally feel comfortable managing a classroom as well as very comfortable with the Montessori lessons and following the education needs of all the children. Also the candidate will work well on a team.
Salary Range: $22 - $26/hour based on education and experience. Benefits include paid holidays and retirement plan with employer match and tuition discount for children of employee.
Description of Community: Montessori Academy is a small two classroom school in Lafayette. We have one toddler classroom and one preschool classroom. We are located on a 3 acre site just north of downtown Lafayette. Our summers are open just 4 days a week, making our summers very relaxed and fun. We often walk or bike with the children in the field and next door and look at the animals.
Start Date: 01/06/2026
How To Apply: Please send your resume to Beth Weekley
beth.weekley@mac.com
or call 303-926-8321
Honolulu, Hawaii
Elementary II Lead Teacher / Guide
https://www.montessorihawaii.org/
Date Posted: October 21, 2025
Position: Elementary II Lead Teacher / Guide
Description: Responsibilities include:
Deliver Montessori lessons to upper elementary students
Collaborating daily with a co-lead guide and support staff
Conferencing regularly with parents
Contributing to a positive, communicative team culture
Qualifications: Preferred candidates:
Hold Montessori credentials (AMI/AMS) and ideally have classroom experience
Are innovative, effective communicators, and strong listeners
Are open to relocating to Honolulu and committing to supporting the school through a 3-year cycle, assuming mutual fit
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Description of Community: Montessori Community School (MCS) is a private, non-profit Montessori school serving fewer than 200 students, ages 2–12. We are accredited by the Hawai'i Association of Independent schools (HAIS) and the American Montessori Society (AMS). We are committed to adhering to Montessori principles while supporting the needs of our students in the Hawai'i community.
Start Date: 08/08/2026
How To Apply: Come teach, grow, and thrive in paradise with a school that values connection, curiosity, and community.
To apply, please send your resume and a brief statement of interest to
Jyo- jyo@montessorihawaii.org
Yakima, WA
Other Please Select
https://www.msofy.org/
Date Posted: October 14, 2025
Position: Other Please Select
Description: The Montessori School of Yakima (MSY) is seeking a qualified candidate for its Head of School (HOS) position beginning in the summer of 2026.
The next Head of School at MSY will join an established, successful 60-year-old school with an exciting vision for future development, growth, and facility expansion. The new HOS must be proficient at building trust and cultivating relationships to establish themselves as a trusted leader and voice in the school community. A commitment to continuation of the school’s values is key, built on the loyalty of the school community. MSY’s graduates have returned to the school as employees, as well as legacy parents, demonstrating the strong lifelong connections that MSY has made within this community.
The ideal candidate is an experienced Montessori school leader who is versed in the business aspects of running a school. The ability to balance the oversight of quality Montessori education with school operations is essential.
Qualifications: • Montessori credential preferred from AMS or other MACTE-accredited program
• Administrative experience in an educational setting; three years’ experience in administration in a Montessori school preferred
• A Bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degrees in a related field preferred
• Experience with regulatory, personnel, budget, and fiscal management preferred
• Experience working with a governing board preferred
Salary Range: $95,000 - $110,000
Description of Community: Nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, Yakima is in a fertile valley about 60 miles southeast of Mount Rainier. The area is known for its more than 90 wineries and apple orchards, agriculture (most of the nation’s hops, a key ingredient in the production of beer, is grown here), forestry, and fishing. Cultural and recreational activities abound.
Start Date: 07/01/2026
How To Apply: Interested candidates must submit the following documents, via email to Carla Hofland, Consultant, Metro Consulting Services:
1. Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee expressing interest in and detailing qualifications for the position
2. A current resume
3. A statement of educational leadership philosophy (1-2 pages)
4. Two examples of writing on a school or educational topic (can be school newsletter/communications)
5. Five references (including email addresses and telephone numbers) that can be contacted confidentially)
6. Other documents/media may be required later in the process.
Candidates’ engagement with the search will be kept confidential until the final stage of the process. Candidates are free to communicate directly with Carla Hofland via email or phone (301)230-0901 regarding the search process.
Application Deadline: December 1, 2025.
Note that the search will continue until a qualified candidate has been hired.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Elementary I Lead Teacher / Guide
Date Posted: October 1, 2025
Position: Elementary I Lead Teacher / Guide
Description: Wildflower Schools Founding Teacher Leader, Albuquerque or the Permian Basin, New Mexico
(PK-3rd Grade)
About Wildflower Schools
The mission of Wildflower Schools is to provide families with child-centered, authentic Montessori education that bridges academic outcomes and social-emotional development through intimate learning communities deeply rooted in place, access, and belonging. Founded in 2014, Wildflower Schools has launched over 70 Montessori schools in the US and Puerto Rico. Wildflower offers startup support, proven strategies, and a community of like-minded peers to educators that are passionate about bringing the Montessori model to more families.
For more information about our organization and ways of working, please visit wildflowerschools.org.
About The Role
As a Founding Teacher Leader at Wildflower Schools, you will design, lead, and teach at a new primary/lower elementary charter school site in Albuquerque or the Permian Basin, New Mexico (Hobbs, Carlsbad, Roswe
Qualifications: Completion of an AMI, AMS or other MACTE accredited primary or elementary Montessori training program
While preference will be given to candidates with Montessori certification, training scholarships are available for emerging Teacher Leaders who are not already Montessori trained.
Bachelor's degree required
A New Mexico state teaching license will be required to be hired by the board of directors, but is not required to begin the startup journey with Wildflower
Salary Range: 70-80k
Description of Community: The mission of Wildflower Schools is to provide families with child-centered, authentic Montessori education that bridges academic outcomes and social-emotional development through intimate learning communities deeply rooted in place, access, and belonging. Founded in 2014, Wildflower Schools has launched over 70 Montessori schools in the US and Puerto Rico. Wildflower offers startup support, proven strategies, and a community of like-minded peers to educators that are passionate about bringing
Start Date: 08/04/2026
How To Apply: Please fill out this brief Get Involved form (hyperlink: shorturl.at/2n9JK) to learn more about us and explore a fit. If you meet our minimum qualifications, Rachel Kelley-Cohn, New Mexico’s Regional Growth Lead, will reach out to you to connect and discuss next steps along your path to bringing a Montessori microschool to your community. We look forward to hearing from you!
OAK PARK, Illinois
Infant & Toddler Lead Teacher / Guide
https://www.alcuin.org/
Date Posted: September 29, 2025
Position: Infant & Toddler Lead Teacher / Guide
Description: Come join us and become an Infant Lead Teacher within a Montessori community with a strong history, exciting today and an even brighter future at Alcuin Montessori School. Established in 1961, Alcuin Montessori is among the oldest Montessori schools in the United States and the first in Illinois. With programs for children ages birth through 8th grade, we are looking for bright, motivated, and innovative individuals to become a part of our family. Our student body is 200, with families from Oak Park, Berwyn, River Forest, Chicago and neighboring towns and suburbs. We are dually accredited by the American Montessori Society, the Independent Schools Association of the Central States, licensed by DCFS, and recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education as a nonpublic school.
Qualifications: If you are Montessori trained and certified in Infant/Toddler Teacher (0-3) and looking to become a part of a rich tradition, grand community and to make a difference in the future with the children of today, please submit your resume to Gina Gleason ggleason@alcuin.org.
Salary Range: Competitive. Based on qualifications and experience.
Description of Community: Alcuin Montessori’s mission is to empower our children's inherent love of learning, inspiring and challenging each child to engage the world as an independent thinker, creative problem solver, and compassionate citizen. Our teachers are both AMS and AMI certified, and are supported by a strong administration, an active Board of Trustees, and a partnership with parents.
Start Date: 09/29/2025
How To Apply: Email our Executive Director, Gina Gleason, at ggleason@alcuin.org
Boulder, Colorado
Early Childhood Lead Teacher / Guide
https://cme.bvsd.org/
Date Posted: September 18, 2025
Position: Early Childhood Lead Teacher / Guide
Description: We are looking for a long-term substitute for a Primary teacher who is going on maternity leave from November 2025 through May 2026.
Qualifications: Currently hold a Colorado teaching license or have licensure application in process with appropriate endorsement in: Elementary Education or ECE for K-2 positions (must upload license or in process documentation to application).
Completed and submitted BVSD online application.
The READ Act SB 19-199 (PDF) and SB22-004 (PDF) requires that all Colorado teachers who provide literacy instruction to students must earn a “READ Act Designation” by meeting specific requirements. If you are hired fo
Salary Range: BVSD HR
Description of Community: We are a sweet public Montessori school. We serve a diverse population in BVSD. This school was founded by teachers and families 30 years ago.
Start Date: 11/03/2025
How To Apply: https://jobs.bvsd.org/teacher-primary/job/5D62457689BF3FAB86971BC0A92EF1F6
Oak Park, Illinois
Other Administration
https://www.wsms.org/
Nicole McDermott, Partner with Educational Directions
(708) 848-2662
nicole.mcdermott@edudx.com
Date Posted: September 10, 2025
Position: Other Administration
Description: West Suburban Montessori School (WSMS), one of the Chicago area’s premier Montessori schools, seeks their next Head of School for July 2026. With a dynamic program, a dedicated faculty and staff, and culture of mutual respect and inclusion, WSMS is poised to build upon its clear vision and continue to thrive into its next era. WSMS is located in Oak Park, IL – 9 miles from Chicago – and is a hands-on, authentic learning environment for children ages 3-12 deeply rooted in Dr. Montessori's theory and very proudly AMI Recognized. WSMS focuses on the whole child in Montessori, not just academics. The children who attend WSMS are on a path toward independence. They are strong-minded, outside-of-the-box thinkers full of confidence. Central to the culture at WSMS is the emphasis on being respectful of others, prioritizing the values of kindness, hard work, and the spark or enthusiasm required for real learning to take place. Opportunity Statement: https://tinyurl.com/wsmshead
Qualifications: Be an experienced Montessori teacher, preferably with AMI training - Have leadership experience within a Montessori school setting - Embody & model Montessori values in daily practice - Demonstrate patience, humility & emotional intelligence - Be nurturing & compassionate - Possess strong management, organizational & operational skills
Be present & visible both at school & greater community - Lead with collaboration, mutual trust, respect & transparency - Have strong financial acumen
Salary Range: $115,000-$160,000
Description of Community: Mission: At West Suburban Montessori School, we believe that a quality Montessori education is an aid to life and that in committing to the education of the whole
child, we are committed to building a better world for future generations and, ultimately, a more peaceful world. We believe in igniting the child's natural curiosity for learning.
Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/wsmshead
Start Date: 07/01/2026
How To Apply: Educational Directions is assisting with this search. Please direct all inquiries, applications, and nominations in confidence to Nicole McDermott at nicole.mcdermott@edudx.com and Jay Underwood at jay.underwood@edudx.com. Interested candidates should begin the application process as soon as possible and email the consultants with a resume before submitting other materials and setting up a meeting. Interested individuals must contact the consultant and share a resume at least 7 days prior to the final submission deadline of October 8, 2025, in order to be considered as a candidate in this search. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/wsmshead **Please do not contact the school directly**
BOULDER, CO
Early Childhood Substitute
http://www.thespindlebox.com
Date Posted: September 9, 2025
Position: Early Childhood Substitute
Description: We are a small in home Montessori Preschool serving 8 children in North Boulder. Occasionally we need classroom support when one of the co-teachers are absent. An ideal sub will be available weekdays between 9-3:30.
Qualifications: 16 years or older. An interest in early childhood. Some Montessori training is a plus.
Salary Range: 30/hour
Description of Community: Cozy in home program with a maximum of 8 children. Co- teaching arrangement. Teachers are compassionate, dedicated and supportive. The children are silly, curious and delightful!
Start Date: 09/09/2025
How To Apply: Email mariawyss@gmail.com