Lower Elementary Teacher

Mi Escuela Montessori; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new facility

MACTE training/subsidy

Residency scholarship program

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Mi Escuela Montessori in Lakeland, FL is inviting a visionary educator to join as a Lower Elementary Guide for Grades 1–3. The role emphasizes Montessori methods, observation skills, and balancing high academics with emotional intelligence.

Lead a multi-age classroom, deliver the Great Lessons, and maintain progress records while aligning with Florida standards. The position offers a path to MACTE accreditation and a subsidized training option.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Education preferred.
• Florida Professional Educator Certificate (or eligibility to obtain one).
• MACTE-accredited Montessori Elementary I (6–9) or Elementary I-II (6–12) credential preferred.
• Spanish proficiency supports our dual-language program.

Responsibilities

• Classroom Leadership: Lead a cohesive, multi-age community with mutual respect.
• The Great Lessons: Deliver five core Montessori Great Lessons annually.
• Mastery of Materials: Present advanced Montessori elementary materials for abstraction.
• Observation & Record Keeping: Maintain data-driven progress records aligned with Florida standards.
• Professional Collaboration: Work with Principal and pedagogical leadership for curricular continuity.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s in Education or related field

Florida Professional Educator Certificate (or eligibility)

MACTE Montessori Elementary I or I-II credential

Job description

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Lower Elementary Teacher

Lakeland, FL, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1010

Salary Range: $48,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

Montessori Lower Elementary Guide (Grades 1–3)

Reports to: Principal and Executive Director

Language: Bilingual (Spanish/English) Strongly Preferred

The Opportunity

Mi Escuela Montessori invites a visionary educator to join our faculty as a Lower Elementary Guide. As we move into our brand-new facility and expand our K-8 charter, we are seeking a professional who is deeply committed to the Montessori method and possesses the clinical observation skills necessary to support children during the second plane of development.

This role is designed for a practitioner who can balance high academic standards with the cultivation of emotional intelligence, independence, and a sense of global responsibility. As a "lab school" for our MACTE-accredited training center , you will also play a key role in modeling excellence for the next generation of Montessori educators.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Leadership: Lead a cohesive, multi-age community, fostering a culture of mutual respect, grace, and courtesy.

The Great Lessons: Deliver the five core Montessori Great Lessons annually, using them as the framework for integrated studies in history, geography, biology, and physical science.

Mastery of Materials: Present advanced Montessori elementary materials to facilitate the transition toward abstraction.

Observation & Record Keeping: Maintain meticulous, data-driven records of student progress to ensure individualized pacing and mastery, balanced with Florida state standards.

Professional Collaboration: Work closely with the Principal and pedagogical leadership to ensure curricular continuity and holistic student support.

Qualifications & Skills

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in Education or a related field preferred.

State Certification: Florida Professional Educator Certificate (or immediate eligibility to obtain one).

Montessori Certification: Elementary I (6–9) or Elementary I-II (6–12) credential from a MACTE-accredited program is preferred.

Professional Residency Option: For candidates holding Florida State Certification but lacking Montessori credentials, Mi Escuela Montessori offers a 75% tuition subsidy for our on-site MACTE-accredited training starting this summer, with no-interest financing available for the remaining costs.

Communication: Sophisticated verbal and written communication skills in English; Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred to support our dual-language mission.

What We Offer

The Prepared Environment: A brand-new classroom in our state-of-the-art facility featuring premium Montessori materials.

Professional Residency & Scholarship: For non-credentialed guides, we provide a structured, subsidized pathway to international Montessori accreditation.

Benefits: Comprehensive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and credentials.