Children’s House Teacher

Association of Independent Schools in New England; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement contributions

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Sick leave

Personal leave

Job summary

Lexington Montessori School is seeking an experienced 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. 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,

Qualifications

• AMS or AMI credential required.
• Experience teaching mixed-age Montessori classrooms (ages 3–6).
• Commitment to Montessori philosophy and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Teach a mixed-age Montessori classroom for 3–6 year olds.
• Collaborate with faculty to uphold Montessori pedagogy.
• Support school community and family engagement.

Skills

Montessori pedagogy

Classroom management

3–6 year olds experience

Education

AMS or AMI credential

Job description

Lexington Montessori School is seeking an experienced 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.

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.

Strong benefits package including retirement contributions, health and dental insurance, life insurance, as well as sick and personal leave; salary commensurate with experience. Posted salary is for the full school year; actual salary will be prorated based upon start date.

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.

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.