Lead Montessori 3–6 Teacher — Training Sponsorship & Growth

Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School; Hendersonville (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision & dental

401(k)

Paid time off

Credentialing support

New facility

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Luminary Montessori in Hendersonville, TN, is hiring a Lead Montessori Primary Teacher to guide a mixed-age 3–6 classroom. You will supervise the full Montessori curriculum, protect the three-hour work cycle, and work closely with families to support the transition to elementary.

The role requires Montessori credentialing (AMI/AMS/MACTE) and a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or related field, with prior 3–6 classroom leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Montessori credential strongly preferred; credentialing support available for the right candidate.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading a 3–6 classroom and maintaining a full set of albums.
• The patience to observe rather than intervene, and to let a child's concentration run its course.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain a complete, beautiful Primary environment across every curriculum area.
• Present individualized lessons from Montessori albums and track progress.
• Protect the uninterrupted three-hour work cycle.
• Guide the mixed-age community, including kindergarteners as classroom leaders.
• Observe daily and let observation drive what each child is ready for.
• Partner with families through conferences and daily communication for transitions to elementary.
• Mentor and direct an assistant teacher while maintaining health, safety, and ratios.

Skills

Montessori leadership

Observation & patience

Family partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Montessori credential (AMI/AMS/MACTE)

Job description

Luminary Montessori in Hendersonville, TN, is hiring a Lead Montessori Primary Teacher to guide a mixed-age 3–6 classroom. You will supervise the full Montessori curriculum, protect the three-hour work cycle, and work closely with families to support the transition to elementary.

The role requires Montessori credentialing (AMI/AMS/MACTE) and a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or related field, with prior 3–6 classroom leadership experience.