Generic - Montessori Primary Grades (3-6 year old) - 2025-2026

Garland Independent School District; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Montessori Primary Grades Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This role involves creating an engaging learning environment for young children aged 3-6, utilizing Montessori methods to foster independence and a love for learning. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree and a valid Texas Elementary Teaching Certification, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Experience in a multi-age Montessori setting is preferred. Join a dedicated team focused on nurturing the next generation of learners in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and valid Texas Elementary Teaching Certification required.
• Montessori credential and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Montessori curriculum to primary grades (3-6 years old).
• Maintain a student-teacher ratio of at least 1:11 in prekindergarten classes.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Curriculum Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Texas Elementary Teaching Certification

Montessori Credential

Job description

Job Opening: Montessori Primary Grades Teacher (3-6 years old) - 2025-2026

Position Type: Teaching, Elementary/Generic 2025-2026

Date Posted: 2/19/2025

Location: Campus TBD

Duty Days: 187

Pay Grade: 100

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Texas Elementary Teaching Certification with ESL endorsement
• Demonstrated general knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to achieve the goals of the position
• Montessori credential from a MACTE accredited center and/or experience preferred
• Montessori training and/or experience preferred
• Experience in a multi-age Montessori environment preferred

Additional Certification Requirements: In addition to certification, you must have one of the following qualifications:

1. Complete a curriculum for a prekindergarten grant program that includes the prekindergarten guidelines established by the agency, measures student progress, and does not use national curriculum standards developed by the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
2. Be certified under Subchapter B, Chapter 21, and have one of the following additional qualifications:

• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or other approved early childhood education credential;
• Certification from an accredited training center such as IMC or Montessori Accreditation Council;
• At least eight years of teaching experience in a nationally accredited child care program;
• Employment as a prekindergarten teacher in a district approved for specific instructional training; or
• Equivalent qualification.

Districts may allow teachers to receive CDA training through regional education service centers, with a focus on maintaining a student-teacher ratio of at least 1:11 in prekindergarten classes.

Postings current as of 4/28/2025 9:34:09 AM CST.

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