Kindergarten Teacher

Expanding Minds; Ashland (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pincushion Hill Montessori School in Ashland, MA is seeking a warm, experienced Kindergarten Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

The classroom serves a small group of 9 children aged 5-6 in a Montessori-inspired, child-centered environment. The teacher will support academic, social, emotional, and practical development, and will help foster outdoor learning and close collaboration with families and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience with kindergarten-aged children.
• Nurturing, patient, organized, and dependable.
• Values hands-on, child-centered learning.
• Enjoys spending time outdoors and incorporating nature into the classroom.
• Calm, engaging, and respectful classroom environment.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and families.
• Montessori experience or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Kindergarten in a Montessori-inspired environment.
• Support academic, social, emotional, and practical development.
• Provide daily learning opportunities indoors and outdoors.
• Create a calm, engaging, and respectful classroom.
• Collaborate with colleagues and families to support students.

Skills

Kindergarten experience

Montessori experience

Child-centered learning

Outdoor learning

Collaboration with families

Job description

Pincushion Hill Montessori School is seeking a warm, experienced, and dedicated Kindergarten Teacher to join our school community for the 2026-2027 school year.

Our Kindergarten classroom serves a small group of 9 children ages 5-6, providing an intimate environment where teachers can build strong relationships with each child and support their academic, social, emotional, and practical development.

About the Position

• Small class of up to 10 children
• Montessori-inspired, child-centered environment
• Daily opportunities for learning both indoors and outdoors
• Supportive school community with a strong commitment to individualized education
• School hours: 8:30 AM-3:30 PM, with additional responsibilities as needed

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with kindergarten-aged children
• Is nurturing, patient, organized, and dependable
• Values hands-on, child-centered learning
• Enjoys spending time outdoors and incorporating nature into the classroom
• Can create a calm, engaging, and respectful classroom environment
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and families
• Has Montessori experience or training, preferred