Montessori Elementary Director & Lead Teacher

Guidedstudies; Town of Webster (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Sponsorship of Montessori training

Job summary

A leading Montessori school in Webster, NY is seeking a dedicated Upper Elementary Classroom Director/Lead Teacher to join their team for the 2026-27 school year. The ideal candidate should possess AMI, AMS, IMC, or MACTE accredited certification and have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a Montessori environment. Responsibilities include developing child-led learning experiences and collaborating closely with parents and staff. A competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a lead classroom teacher.
• Deep understanding of each child's unique journey.
• Experience with Science of Reading and Orton Gillingham preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Montessori child-led learning experiences.
• Observe and document children's progress.
• Guide student-led initiatives such as Capstone Projects.

Skills

Child-led learning experiences

Classroom management

Observation and assessment

Communication with parents

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education or related field

AMI Elementary Training

Masters degree

Job description

A leading Montessori school in Webster, NY is seeking a dedicated Upper Elementary Classroom Director/Lead Teacher to join their team for the 2026-27 school year. The ideal candidate should possess AMI, AMS, IMC, or MACTE accredited certification and have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a Montessori environment. Responsibilities include developing child-led learning experiences and collaborating closely with parents and staff. A competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.