Montessori Teacher (Pre-K)

Flint Community Schools; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus ($10k)

Job summary

Flint Community Schools is seeking a Montessori Teacher to create a flexible, nurturing classroom environment and design Montessori curriculum that supports each student’s development. You will collaborate closely with parents and staff to maintain open communication and promote parental involvement in the Montessori program.

The role emphasizes ongoing professional development, inclusive assessment, and regular conferences with families to review progress and home strategies for student growth.

Qualifications

• Experience applying Montessori principles in classroom settings.
• Ability to design individualized lesson plans and activities.
• Strong communication with parents and staff about student progress.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements Montessori-based lesson plans tailored to each child.
• Works with parents, guardians, and administrators to address learning and behavioral needs.
• Maintains safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Develops individualized education plans and small group instruction.
• Participates in ongoing Montessori professional development and training.
• Conducts parent conferences to share progress and strategies for home support.
• Supervises paraprofessionals and volunteers to support learning.

Skills

Montessori principles

Lesson planning

Parent communication

Team supervision

Assessments and progress tracking

Professional development

Job description

Employee Job Description

Job Title: Montessori Teacher

$10k 2026/27 Sign on Bonus Available! ****

Job Summary

The Montessori Teacher is responsible for creating a flexible and nurturing classroom environment that fosters learning and personal growth for each student. This role involves designing and implementing a Montessori curriculum that supports the development of skills, attitudes, and knowledge in accordance with each student’s individual abilities. The Montessori teacher will work collaboratively with parents and staff to maintain open communication, promote parent involvement, and contribute to the overall success of the Montessori program.

Essential Functions (May include but not limited to):

Designs and implements lesson plans that incorporate Montessori principles and activities tailored to meet the developmental needs of each child. Works closely with parents, guardians, and administrators to address and resolve behavioral and academic challenges faced by students, ensuring a holistic approach to each child’s development. Ensures the classroom is a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate space for students. Develops and provides individualized educational plans and small group instruction to accommodate the unique learning styles, abilities, and needs of each student. Actively participates in ongoing professional development opportunities and Montessori training to stay informed of best practices and enhance teaching effectiveness. Selects relevant field trips that align with the curriculum themes, ensuring they enrich the students’ learning experience, and provides supervision to all participants. Monitors and supervises students during classroom activities as well as other outdoor and indoor school day activities, maintaining a positive, safe environment. Supervises, guides, and assigns tasks to paraprofessionals and classroom volunteers, ensuring they are contributing effectively to the learning environment. Performs ongoing assessments, including screenings and progress evaluations, documenting and entering data on each student as required. Regularly communicates with parents about students’ progress through conferences and other methods, providing clear interpretations of the Montessori program and their child’s development. Conducts at least two on-site parent-teacher conferences annually, providing parents with insights to their child’s progress, areas of growth, and strategies for home support. Identifies students’ individual needs and collaborates with other professionals to assess and address challenges in health, attitude, or learning. Encourages and supports active parent involvement in the Montessori program, fostering a strong partnership between school and home to support student develo