PreK Montessori Lead Teacher, 2025-2026

American Montessori Society Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking passionate educators to join their team. This unique opportunity allows teachers to engage with a diverse student body while implementing innovative Montessori practices. The role emphasizes fostering student independence, critical thinking, and a strong sense of community among staff. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive environment, educators will thrive in this dynamic setting. If you are dedicated to making a difference in students' lives and believe in the power of education, this position offers a rewarding career path in a nurturing atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; teaching experience in Pre-K preferred.
• Experience in Montessori education and urban settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Montessori practices and promote student independence.
• Establish classroom routines for a focused and caring environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure student mastery.

Skills

Montessori teaching methods

Classroom management

Student engagement

Collaboration with colleagues

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

s a national thought leader indeeper learning,Harlem Village Academies is distinguished as the only charter school network in New York offering Montessori PreK and culminating in the International Baccalaureate. HVA is a community of PK-12 schools, a college support program, and a graduate school, theDeeper Learning Institute, where teachers earn a master’s and certification.

The unique deeper learning model at HVA focuses on student independence, critical thinking, ethical leadership, intellectual curiosity, and intrinsic motivation. Serving 98% Black and Latino students, HVA consistently outperforms the district, city, and state by wide margins, and ranks at the very top of charter schools. 100% of HVA high school students earn admission to college each year, and 83% are the first in their families to attend college.

The Opportunity

Teaching at Harlem Village Academies is an incredible opportunity—an experience unlike any other. Teachers say that they choose HVA because:

• Teachers feel respected and valued: HVA views teachers as intellectuals. The hard work of every teacher is seen and appreciated.
• Teachers want to be part of deeper learning: The HVA instructional model is truly unique. HVA is serious about ambitious pedagogy, and teachers learn how to teach students to be self-directed, sophisticated thinkers.
• Teachers love the small, close community: HVA teachers enjoy a special esprit de corps! Teachers are close with leaders and enjoy a warm relationship with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support Montessori practices and lesson plans centered around students’ developing social, intellectual, and emotional skills
• Promote student independence, intellectual curiosity and intrinsic motivation
• Establish and uphold classroom routines to ensure a focused, safe and caring environment
• Get to know each child extremely well to identify individual student interests and needs
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and ensure student mastery of standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• At least two years of teaching experience in Pre-K is preferred
• Experience teaching in a Montessori school, preferably in an urban setting
• Passion for building a strong relationship with each individual child
• Demonstrated ability to create a positive, organized, student centered classroom culture
• A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
• Unshakeable conviction that all students can learn at a high level

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $107,000, and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Final salary may be adjusted based on experience and qualifications. HVA is committed to providing our team with a range of benefit offerings at a competitive value.

Organizational Culture

Our team is passionately committed to the vision andvaluesof Harlem Village Academies. The ideal candidate will have a positive mindset, a very strong work ethic, an inner drive for excellence and will thrive working in an entrepreneurial and results-driven environment.

Harlem Village Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity among our staff. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.