Montessori Lower Elementary Assistant Teacher

American Montessori Society Inc; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Montessori School is seeking a motivated Lower Elementary Assistant Teacher for a full-time position starting August 25, 2025. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of Montessori education, strong organizational skills, and experience with children aged 6-9. Summit values diversity and offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Montessori Lower Elementary classroom operation.
• Experience working with children aged 6 to 9 years.
• Motivated towards professional development and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom systems including tone keeping and environmental preparation.
• Organize paperwork and conduct student observations.
• Assist in running a successful Montessori LE classroom.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Google Docs

Transparent Classroom

Job description

Montessori Lower Elementary Assistant Teacher

Summit Montessori School seeks an experienced Lower Elementary Assistant Teacher for a full-time position beginning August 25, 2025. We seek a motivated individual with strong organizational and communication skills who values working as a member of a dynamic and creative team.

The ideal candidate will have some knowledge of the Montessori Lower Elementary classroom and its operation and will be adept at supporting the classroom systems (tone keeping, environmental preparation, paperwork organization, student observation and follow-through)
that support the functioning of a successful Montessori LE classroom. Candidates must have experience working with children 6 through 9 years of age. Candidates must have or be willing to gain proficiency with classroom technology support systems such as Transparent Classroom
and Google docs.

Candidates will ideally hold a Bachelor’s Degree and have some experience and/or knowledge of the Montessori philosophy. Additional support to understand the role of the Assistant Teacher in a Montessori classroom will be provided. The ideal candidate will be highly
motivated toward professional development, and able to work successfully and collaboratively in a team approach.

Summit, a 29-year-old school housed in a historic Victorian mansion on a wooded campus in Framingham, MA, currently enrolls 125 students, ages 18 months-12 years old. Summit is a welcoming community that values diversity of all kinds. Summit holds accreditations from the American Montessori Society and the Association of Independent Schools of New England. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience and training.

Candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:

Kira Donnelly, Head of School
Summit Montessori School
283 Pleasant St.
Framingham, MA 01701
[e-mail]

Summit Montessori School considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion,
gender preference, sexual orientation, age, disability, familial or marital status, or any
other characteristics protected from discrimination under state or federal laws.