Elementary School Teacher

Carney, Sandoe & Associates; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid holidays

Housing (boarding schools only)

Job summary

Carney, Sandoe & Associates is seeking an Elementary School Teacher for a Montessori program in Rochester, MN, starting Fall 2026. The teacher will deliver Montessori lessons to a mixed-age group (ages 6–9) and partner with an experienced assistant.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, 2+ years of K-12 teaching, and U.S. work authorization. Montessori certification is preferred or obtainable after hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of K-12 teaching experience preferred.
• U.S. Work Authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Montessori lessons in a mixed-age classroom (ages 6–9) with an assistant teacher.
• Support hands-on and integrated learning, fostering early childhood development and literacy skills.
• Collaborate with colleagues and work closely with early elementary students.
• Build a joyful, nurturing classroom community with strong classroom management.
• Supervise children in the classroom, recess, and field trips.

Skills

Montessori experience

Collaborative teaching

Classroom management

Early childhood literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education

Master's degree preferred

U.S. Work Authorization

Tools

Montessori certification (AMS/AMI)

Job description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment organization, is currently seeking a Elementary School Teacher starting in Fall 2026 at a Montessori school in Rochester, MN.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver Montessori lessons in a mixed-age classroom (ages 6–9) alongside an experienced assistant teacher.
• Knowledge of and experience in hands-on and integrated learning, as well as early childhood development and literacy skills; 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. In addition to having the required professional and educational background, we seek an enthusiastic, energetic candidate.
• Build a joyful and nurturing classroom community that sparks intellectual curiosity and growth for all students, and demonstrates clear and affirming classroom management.
• Supervise children in the classroom, during recesses and dismissal, and on field trips.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or related degree required. Master's degree preferred.
• Previous experience in a Montessori classroom preferred.
• At least 2 years of previous K-12 teaching experience
• U.S. Work Authorization required.

Additional Desired Qualities:

• Montessori certification (AMS, AMI, or other) preferred or willingness to become certified.

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.