Montessori Teaching Fellowship — Paid Training & Housing

American Montessori Society Inc; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Housing provided

Health insurance

Vacation benefits

Job summary

Riverbend School in Natick, MA is seeking a Montessori Teacher Training Fellow to begin a two-year program that blends intensive Montessori certification with on-site teaching experience and mentoring from Riverbend’s experts. Fellows will complete practicum requirements while engaged with a collaborative faculty and a culture of growth.

The fellowship supports professional development, mindfulness, arts, and nature-based education opportunities, with a clear path toward leading classroom

Qualifications

• 0–3 years post graduation in education or related field with intent to pursue teaching
• Experience working with children in school, camp, tutoring, or similar settings
• Interest in Montessori education and growth in Montessori practice
• Ability to collaborate in a feedback-rich, mentorship-based environment

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher to maintain a warm, developmentally appropriate Montessori environment
• Support supervision of students during work cycles, small groups, and transitions
• Provide instructional support to individuals and small groups as guided
• Observe students and document learning progress in Montessori practice
• Participate in mentorship meetings, observations, and feedback cycles
• Contribute to community relations and Riverbend culture through team-based activities

Skills

Early-career

Experience with children

Montessori interest

Collaborative work

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Education degree preferred

Montessori training enrollment

CORI/background check eligibility

Eligibility to work in the United States

Job description

Riverbend School in Natick, MA is seeking a Montessori Teacher Training Fellow to begin a two-year program that blends intensive Montessori certification with on-site teaching experience and mentoring from Riverbend’s experts. Fellows will complete practicum requirements while engaged with a collaborative faculty and a culture of growth.

The fellowship supports professional development, mindfulness, arts, and nature-based education opportunities, with a clear path toward leading classroom