Elementary School Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing (boarding schools only)

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Carney, Sandoe & Associates is seeking a Lower Elementary School Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at an independent school in Newton, Massachusetts. The position focuses on hands-on learning, early childhood development, and collaborative planning with grade-level teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, Montessori certification for ages 6-9 or in training, and a Massachusetts Licensure for Grades 1-3, with Montessori classroom experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Elementary Education or related degree required.
• Montessori certification for ages 6-9 or in training required.
• Massachusetts Educator License for Grades 1-3 required.
• Experience working in a Montessori classroom preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach an integrated, mission-aligned early elementary program across literacy, writing, math, science, social studies and social emotional learning.
• Supervise children in the classroom, during recesses and dismissal, and on field trips.
• Collaborate with grade-level team to plan and teach effectively and align with school mission.
• Build a joyful, nurturing classroom community with strong, clear classroom management.

Skills

Collaborative teaching

Strong communication

Child-centered instruction

Early childhood development

Education

Bachelor's in Elementary Education or related degree

Montessori certification for ages 6-9 or in training

Massachusetts Educator License for Grades 1-3

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment organization, is currently seeking a Lower Elementary School Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at an independent school in Newton, Massachusetts.

About CS&A:

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of and experience in hands-on and integrated learning, as well as early childhood development.
• Be highly motivated, hard-working, collaborative, enthusiastic about working with young children, energetic and flexible; demonstrate a desire to learn; and show initiative.
• Have a strong pedagogical background and be invested in collaborating with colleagues and working closely with early elementary-aged students.
• Build a joyful and nurturing classroom community that sparks intellectual curiosity and growth for all students, and demonstrates clear and affirming classroom management.
• Collaborate with one’s grade level team to plan and teach an integrated, mission-aligned, early elementary program, including literacy, writing, math, science, social studies, and social emotional learning.
• Supervise children in the classroom, during recesses and dismissal, and on field trips.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Elementary Education or related degree required.
• Montessori certification for ages 6-9 or in training / willingness to undertake training.
• Massachusetts Educator License for Grades 1-3.
• Experience working in a Montessori classroom.

Potential Benefits:

Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

• Paid holidays, vacation and personal time
• Housing (boarding schools only)

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.