Montessori Lead Teacher - Children's House (Jan Start)

Oak Meadow Montessori; Littleton (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance contribution

Professional development support

Nature programming

Job summary

Oak Meadow Montessori School in Littleton, MA is seeking a Lead Teacher for a multi-age Montessori classroom on a mid-year start (January 2027). This full-time, 10-month position guides student learning, supports social-emotional development, and delivers individualized Montessori experiences.

The school emphasizes authentic Montessori principles and a collaborative environment. You will join a caring community with a year-round nature program, Spanish, music, and arts enrichment, contributing

Qualifications

• AMI or AMS Montessori certification is required and appropriate to classroom level.
• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of lead classroom experience in a Montessori setting.
• Strong understanding of child development and Montessori philosophy.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• MA educator licensure or willingness to obtain preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and assess Montessori lessons aligned with the curriculum cycle.
• Observe, document, and track each child's developmental progress.
• Maintain a prepared, organized Montessori environment.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences and ongoing family communication.
• Collaborate with assistant teachers and specialist staff.
• Participate in school events, professional development, and staff meetings.
• Contribute to outdoor and nature curriculum.

Skills

Montessori pedagogy

Observation & documentation

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

AMI/AMS Montessori certification

Bachelor's degree in Education

MA educator licensure preferred

Tools

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

Oak Meadow Montessori School in Littleton, MA is seeking a Lead Teacher for a multi-age Montessori classroom on a mid-year start (January 2027). This full-time, 10-month position guides student learning, supports social-emotional development, and delivers individualized Montessori experiences.

The school emphasizes authentic Montessori principles and a collaborative environment. You will join a caring community with a year-round nature program, Spanish, music, and arts enrichment, contributing