Lower Elementary Lead

Elevated HR Consulting; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevated HR Consulting is seeking a certified Montessori Lower Elementary Lead Guide for a full-time, salaried role in McDonough, GA. The teacher will direct a multi-age classroom of children aged 6 to 9, delivering the Montessori curriculum with an emphasis on the Five Great Lessons and Cosmic Education.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of lead teaching experience in Montessori settings, strong classroom management, and a passion for student-led inquiry.

Qualifications

• Certification: Montessori Lower Elementary Credential (AMI, AMS, or MACTE-accredited) required.
• Education: Bachelor's degree required (Early Childhood or Elementary Education preferred); Master's degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Montessori Lower Elementary curriculum, including the Five Great Lessons, advanced math concepts, language arts, geometry, zoology, botany, geography, and history.
• Present individualized and small-group lessons that spark curiosity, foster critical thinking, and encourage deep independent exploration.
• Maintain a beautifully prepared, orderly, and stimulating classroom environment aligned with Montessori principles.
• Guide students in developing executive functioning skills: time management, work planning, journal tracking, and self-assessment.

Skills

Montessori principles

Classroom management

Curriculum delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Montessori Lower Elementary Credential (AMI/AMS/MACTE)

Job description

Job Title: Montessori Lower Elementary Lead Guide (Ages 6–9 / Grades 1–3)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Salaried

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM (plus occasional faculty meetings and parent

events)

Salary Range: $45,000 – $60,000 annually (commensurate with certification, education, and

experience)

Position Overview

We are seeking an inspiring, certified Montessori Lower Elementary Lead Teacher (Guide) to

direct a multi-age classroom of children aged 6 to 9. The ideal candidate embodies Montessori

principles, possesses a deep understanding of the Second Plane of Development, and is

passionate about sparking children's imagination through Cosmic Education, collaborative

research, and self-directed inquiry.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Delivery & Classroom Leadership

• Deliver the Montessori Lower Elementary curriculum, including the Five Great Lessons,
• advanced math concepts, language arts, geometry, zoology, botany, geography, and
• history.
• Present individualized and small-group lessons that spark curiosity, foster critical
• thinking, and encourage deep independent exploration.
• Maintain a beautifully prepared, orderly, and stimulating classroom environment aligned
• with Montessori principles.
• Guide students in developing executive functioning skills: time management, work
• planning, journal tracking, and self-assessment.

Observation & Record Keeping

• Maintain meticulous observational records, lesson tracking, and academic progress
• notes for each student (e.g., using Transparent Classroom or a similar system).
• Ensure standard academic benchmarks and state learning goals are seamlessly
• integrated into the Montessori framework.
• Design individualized learning paths and targeted interventions for diverse learning styles
• and paces.

Community, Culture & Communication

• Foster a classroom culture rooted in grace, courtesy, mutual respect, conflict resolution,
• and peer collaboration.
• Plan and facilitate "Going Out" expeditions led by student interest to connect classroom
• study with the wider community.
• Conduct regular parent-teacher conferences, write narrative progress reports, and
• maintain open, professional communication with families.
• Supervise, mentor, and collaborate effectively with the classroom assistant.

Qualifications

• Certification: Montessori Lower Elementary Credential (AMI, AMS, or
• MACTE-accredited) required.
• Education: Bachelor's degree required (Early Childhood or Elementary Education
• preferred); Master's degree is a plus.
• Experience: 2+ years of lead teaching experience in a Montessori elementary classroom
• preferred (strong newly certified candidates considered).
• Thorough mastery of Montessori elementary materials, philosophy, and Cosmic
• Education.
• Strong classroom management skills grounded in positive discipline and peaceful conflict
• resolution.
• Must pass state-mandated criminal background checks, fingerprinting, and health
• screenings.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start date).