Heartwood Schoolhouse, Hamilton

Montessori; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

Housing nearby

Professional development support

Job summary

Heartwood Schoolhouse in Bitterroot Valley, Montana, seeks a passionate Montessori Elementary Teacher to guide a mixed-age classroom in a nature-inspired setting with small class sizes.

Teach with individualized learning, integrate outdoor education and project-based experiences, and participate in a four-day work week, with opportunities for housing nearby and ongoing Montessori professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be Montessori-trained or actively pursuing certification.
• Passion for Montessori and outdoor education.
• Reliable, professional, warm-hearted.

Responsibilities

• Guide a mixed-age Montessori elementary classroom.
• Integrate nature, outdoor education, and project-based learning.
• Maintain small class sizes and foster a close-knit community.
• Support for continued Montessori education and professional development.

Skills

Montessori training

Outdoor education

Education

Montessori certification or in progress

Job description

Heartwood Schoolhouse is a small, nature-rooted micro school located on a working homestead in Montana’s beautiful Bitterroot Valley, surrounded by mountains, wildlife, forests, and open skies. Our school is a heated 4season yurt.

We are seeking a passionate Montessori Elementary Teacher to guide a mixed-age classroom in a nurturing, engaging environment with small class sizes and strong community support.

Position Highlights:

• Teach in a Montessori micro school with individualized learning
• Integrate nature, outdoor education, and project-based experiences
• Small class size and close knit community
• Four-day work week for healthy work-life balance
• Large organic garden and orchard/homestead that uses sustainable practices
• Competitive pay, based on experience and training
• Possible nearby housing available
• Support for continued Montessori education and professional development

Ideal Candidate:

• Montessori-trained or actively pursuing certification
• Passion Montessori and outdoor education
• Reliable, professional, and warm-hearted

Location:

Bitterroot Valley, Montana — a close-knit mountain community known for natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle.