Ms Lam Montessori School, Brooklyn

Montessori; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

4 weeks paid vacation (summer)

Cohesive team & AMI Director

Job summary

Montessori in Williamsburg, Brooklyn seeks an English-speaking AMI Primary trained teacher to cover a three-month maternity leave starting January 2027, delivering English lessons in a Mandarin immersion setting.

The role emphasizes engaging, child-centered instruction and collaboration with a cohesive team and an AMI 0-6 trained Director. Requirements include AMI diploma or pursuing training and NY State certification eligibility.

Qualifications

• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Engaging lessons to support reading, writing, and cultural studies.
• Tailor lessons to individual children; lead small and large group lessons.
• Commitment to professional and personal growth.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and move from floor to stools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rigorous English lessons in a Mandarin immersion setting.
• Tailor lessons to individual needs; lead small and large groups.
• Collaborate with a cohesive team and AMI Director.
• Support children’s progress and adhere to setting standards.
• Maintain a positive, engaging classroom environment.

Skills

Fluent English

Engaging lessons

Team player

Set progress standards

Lifts up to 40 lbs

Education

AMI Primary Diploma (3-6)

NY State Teacher Certification eligible

Job description

English-speaking AMI Primary trained teacher- Three month Maternity Leave

Ms. Lam Montessori, a Mandarin-English Montessori school, seeking a fluent English speaker to begin January 2027, for a three months maternity leave. As a Mandarin immersion school your responsibility is to offer rigorous and engaging English lessons in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York.

Must have qualifications, attributes and skills:

• Fluent written and spoken English
• Engaging lessons to help support the child’s interest in reading, writing, and cultural studies
• Tailor lessons to the needs of individual children while offering interesting small and large group lessons.
• Act as a team player committed to professional and personal growth
• Own setting standards for children’s progress
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to get up and down from the floor and stools.

Exceptional Candidates have the above and:

• An AMI Primary 3-6 diploma or the desire to pursue training
• NY State Teacher Certification or the ability to complete certification

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation and benefits, commensurate with experience
• 4-weeks paid vacation in the summer
• A warm, cohesive team of teachers/assistants and a AMI 0-6 trained Director committed to creating an outstanding working environment