Middle School Teacher

Guidedstudies; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Matching retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Tuition remission

Tuition remission

Professional development

Job summary

A prominent Montessori school in Atlanta is seeking a qualified Middle School Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The role involves collaborative teaching of multi-age classes, engaging students in project-based learning, and showcasing subject expertise in math, science, or social studies. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and a passion for fostering relationships that align with the school’s core values. The position offers competitive salaries and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required for the position.
• Montessori adolescent training is preferred but not mandatory.
• Knowledge of Latin is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a close-knit teaching team and demonstrate subject expertise.
• Engage in project or theme-based learning activities.
• Teach multi-age classes to 7th and 8th graders.
• Plan and co-lead multi-day overnight trips.
• Build student relationships aligned with core values and mutual respect.
• Plan and co-lead approximately four multi-day overnight trips per year.

Skills

Subject expertise in math

Subject expertise in science

Subject expertise in humanities/social studies

High-quality classroom instruction

Flexibility and co-planning skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related subject or education

Job description

Overview

Springmont School, located on the north side of Atlanta, Georgia, is currently accepting resumes from Middle School and Adolescent Teachers interested in joining our thriving Montessori community for the 2026-27 school year. Serving 240 students 18 months through 8th grade, Springmont is AMI-recognized and has been providing an exceptional Montessori experience since 1963. Our mission is to provide a learning environment where diversity of thought and a global perspective empower students to be inquisitive, knowledgeable, independent, compassionate, and effective. In addition to our beautiful 7-acre main campus, which includes a small farm, students benefit from our 86-acre Landschool in the northwest Georgia mountains as well as distinctive outdoor science education and fine arts programs.

Springmont offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. Our benefits package includes individual health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as a matching retirement plan, professional development opportunities, and tuition remission. Well-equipped classrooms and a supportive and collaborative environment foster professional and personal growth. Guided by our core values, Springmont is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we strive to embody Dr. Montessori’s vision for establishing peace and unity.

Responsibilities

• Our new Middle School Teacher will be part of a close-knit team and should have subject expertise in one or more of the following: math, science, or humanities/social studies.
• Demonstrate high-quality classroom instruction and assessment.
• Engage in project- or theme-based learning.
• Be a team player with flexibility and co-planning skills.
• Build student relationships that promote mutual respect and align with our core values.
• Help plan and co-lead approximately four (4) multi-day overnight trips per school year.
• Teach multi-age classes of 7th and 8th graders.

Qualifications

• Successful applicants will hold a bachelor’s degree in a related subject and/or education.
• Montessori adolescent training or knowledge of Montessori pedagogy is desired but not required.
• Knowledge of Latin is a plus.

Application

Interested candidates should email [e-mail], providing a brief cover letter in the body of the email and a resume as an attachment.