Lead Elementary Teacher

Montessori Namta; Black Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Montessori Namta in Black Mountain, NC is seeking a Lead Montessori Elementary Teacher to plan and run a full-day program for Lower Elementary (6-9) and Upper Elementary (9-12).

You will foster a peaceful, prepared environment, observe student needs, and support independence, responsibility, confidence, and a love of learning.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree and Montessori Elementary certification, with 3–5 years of classroom experience; CPR/First Aid is required or can be obtained.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Montessori Elementary teacher certification from a recognized program.
• 3-5 years of classroom experience with school-aged students.
• Strong classroom leadership, communication, organization, and recordkeeping skills.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-day Montessori Elementary program for Lower (6-9) and Upper (9-12).
• Create a peaceful, academically engaging prepared environment.
• Observe and respond to individual student needs.
• Support students in developing independence, responsibility, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Communication

Organization

Recordkeeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Montessori Elementary teacher certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

THE ROLE

Lead a full-day Montessori Elementary program spanning Lower Elementary (ages 6-9) and Upper Elementary (ages 9-12). The Lead Teacher creates a peaceful, academically engaging prepared environment; observes and responds to individual student needs; and supports students as they develop independence, responsibility, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Montessori Elementary teacher certification from a recognized program
• 3-5 years of classroom experience with school-aged students
• Strong classroom leadership, communication, organization, and recordkeeping skills
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain it

PREFERRED

• Montessori 6-12 certification
• Experience with both Lower and Upper Elementary
• Education or related degree