Lower Elementary Teacher

American Montessori Society Inc; Long Grove (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Lower Elementary Lead Guide to co-lead a vibrant Elementary community. This full-time role offers the opportunity to implement the Montessori pedagogy for children aged 6-9, fostering their academic, social, and emotional development. The ideal candidate will possess AMI or AMS certification, a strong literacy background, and exceptional communication skills. Join a supportive community committed to nurturing individual potential and delivering a rewarding educational experience. This position promises professional growth and a competitive salary package, making it a remarkable opportunity for dedicated educators.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401K after one year

Discounted Tuition

Paid Professional Development

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience working with Elementary aged children (6-12yrs).
• AMI or AMS Elementary Certification Required.

Responsibilities

• Guide the whole child in their activities academically, spiritually, emotionally, and physically.
• Proctor, manage, and grade annual standardized testing protocol for Elementary assessments.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Organizational Skills

Understanding of Montessori Pedagogy

Literacy Background

Time Management

Adaptability to Learning Styles

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Illinois State Teaching Certification

AMI or AMS Elementary Certification

Tools

Technology for Record-Keeping

Job description

Lower Elementary Lead Guide

The Montessori School of Long Grove, an AMS accredited private school, is seeking an AMI or AMS-credentialed Elementary Guide to co-lead a well-established (1st-6th) Elementary community for the 2025-26 school year.

This full-time academic year position requires a dynamic Montessorian with a strong understanding of the implementation of the Montessori pedagogy for children 6 – 9. A genuine collaborator, an exceptional communicator, fantastic story-teller, and confident leader – ready to guide the whole child in their activities academically, spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

Qualifications:

• AMI or AMS Elementary Certification Required.
• Bachelor’s Degree (preference given to those with a master’s degree and Illinois State Teaching Certification).
• Ideal, but not required, AMI or AMS Primary Certification is appreciated.
• Strong literacy background preferred (such as Orton-Gillingham, S.P.I.R.E., Wilson, or other Science of Reading intervention certifications).

Key Attributes and Skills:

• 2+ years’ experience working with Elementary aged children (6-12yrs).
• Ability to effectively positively collaborate with students, families, staff, and administrators.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with comfort in a variety of technology for record-keeping, student learning and support; as well as parent communication (ie. newsletters, progress reports, etc).
• Strong organizational skills, effective time management and strong work ethic.
• Receptive to input, feedback, and ideas.
• The ability to understand and work with students having a range of learning styles with curiosity, creativity and action.
• Proctor, manage, and grade annual standardized testing protocol for Elementary assessments.
• On-going desire to engage in continual development as an educator.
• Dedicated, reliable, committed to our school’s mission, vision and values.
• Ability to commit to the position for a minimum of three years.

Compensation: This is a full-time salaried position. Pay is based on experience and knowledge, and is competitive to our area.

• Competitive salary and benefits package (starting salary commensurate with candidate's skill, experience, and qualifications)
• Benefit eligible, including health insurance, 401K after one year of employment, discounted tuition
• Paid professional development
• 10-month academic year position
• Position start date August 2025

The Montessori School of Long Grove is located within the historic village of Long Grove, Illinois. We are a community working together to help children develop their own individual potential academically, socially, physically and emotionally. We believe strongly that our students’ daily school experience should be a happy and rewarding one! Our students are eager to learn, and we support their natural desire for knowledge with an authentically Montessori foundation.