Lower Elementary Teacher

Mi Escuela Montessori; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive salary and benefits package

Professional Residency & Scholarship

Dedicated classroom assistant

Job summary

Mi Escuela Montessori is seeking a visionary Lower Elementary Guide for grades 1-3 in Lakeland, Florida. This role emphasizes leadership in a multi-age setting, delivering core Montessori lessons and maintaining rigorous observation records. A Bachelor’s degree and Florida state certification are required, with preference for Montessori credentials. The school offers a strong support system, including professional residency options and comprehensive benefits. Join us to impact future educators and students in our state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s in Education or related field preferred.
• Must have Florida Professional Educator Certificate or eligibility.
• Montessori Certification from MACTE-accredited program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cohesive, multi-age classroom community.
• Deliver the five core Montessori Great Lessons annually.
• Maintain data-driven records of student progress.

Skills

Classroom Leadership

Observation & Record Keeping

Communication (Bilingual Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s in Education (preferred)

Florida Professional Educator Certificate

Montessori Certification (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Montessori Lower Elementary Guide (Grades 1–3)

Location: Mi Escuela Montessori | Polk County, FL

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.

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.
• Support System: A dedicated classroom assistant and an administrative team (Principal and Executive Director) committed to pedagogical integrity.
• Benefits: Comprehensive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience and credentials.