Children’s House Teacher

American Montessori Society Inc; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement contributions

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Sick leave

Personal leave

Job summary

Lexington Montessori School in Lexington, MA is seeking an experienced Children's House teacher for a mixed-age Montessori classroom of 3-6 year-olds for the 2026-2027 academic year.

AMS or AMI credential is required. LMS offers a collegial faculty, a strong commitment to diversity and Montessori philosophy, plus outdoor education on 19 acres and a farming program.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a Montessori Children’s House (ages 3–6).
• AMS or AMI credential is required.
• Commitment to Montessori philosophy and pedagogy.

Skills

Montessori teaching

Classroom management

Communication

Education

AMS/AMI credential

Job description

Overview

Lexington Montessori School is seeking an experienced Children's House teacher for a mixed-age Montessori classroom of 3-6 year-old children to start in the 2026-2027 academic year. AMS or AMI credential is required. LMS boasts a collegial faculty with a commitment to diversity and Montessori philosophy and pedagogy.

Community and Philosophy

Our diverse family and teacher community is committed to the Montessori approach of mutual respect and collaboration and strives for outcomes of resourcefulness, self-reliance, divergent thinking, and belief in oneself as a contributing member of the school and society.

Benefits

Strong benefits package including retirement contributions, health and dental insurance, life insurance, as well as sick and personal leave; salary commensurate with experience.

Application Process

Applicants should send resumé and three references, together with a statement of teaching philosophy to [e-mail].

Employment Eligibility

All employees of Lexington Montessori School are required to verify employment eligibility and successfully complete CORI, SORI, and fingerprint-based background checks as a condition of employment.

About Lexington Montessori School

Lexington Montessori School is an independent day school serving toddler through eighth grade, enrolling approximately 220 students. We provide outdoor education on our 19 acres of woods as well as through our farming program.

Non Discrimination Statement

It has been and will continue to be the policy of the Lexington Montessori School to be fair and impartial in all of its relations with its employees and applicants for employment and to make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. The School will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities or pregnancy-related conditions, in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and all other personnel actions and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, layoffs, and reinstatements, training, tuition assistance, and disciplinary measures.