Lead Primary Montessori Teacher — New School Growth

Fiore Montessori; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Professional development support

Job summary

Luminary Montessori in Hendersonville, TN is opening in January 2027. The Lead Teacher will guide a mixed-age Primary classroom (3–6) across the full Montessori curriculum, preserving a deep concentration during the three-hour work cycle and fostering independent learning.

Responsibilities include presenting lessons from Montessori albums, maintaining progress records, mentoring an assistant teacher, and partnering with families to support transitions to elementary level.

Qualifications

• Montessori credential for 3–6 strongly preferred; credentialing support offered for right candidate.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading a 3–6 classroom and maintaining Montessori albums.
• Patience to observe concentration and let it unfold without intervention.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a complete, beautiful Primary environment across all curriculum areas.
• Present individualized lessons from Montessori albums and keep progress records.
• Protect the uninterrupted three-hour work cycle.
• Guide mixed-age community, including kindergarten-aged children as classroom leaders.
• Observe daily and allow observation to guide learning progress.
• Communicate with families through conferences and daily updates.
• Mentor and direct an assistant teacher; maintain health, safety, and ratios.

Skills

Montessori credential (3–6)

Classroom leadership

Observation & documentation

Bachelor's degree in ECE

Education

AMI/AMS/MACTE Montessori Early Childhood credential

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Montessori albums

Job description

Luminary Montessori in Hendersonville, TN is opening in January 2027. The Lead Teacher will guide a mixed-age Primary classroom (3–6) across the full Montessori curriculum, preserving a deep concentration during the three-hour work cycle and fostering independent learning.

Responsibilities include presenting lessons from Montessori albums, maintaining progress records, mentoring an assistant teacher, and partnering with families to support transitions to elementary level.