Preschool Lead Teacher 25/26 SY

American Montessori Society Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution in Boston seeks a passionate Preschool Lead Teacher to guide young learners aged 3-6. This role involves fostering a nurturing environment that prioritizes safety and well-being while enhancing the classroom experience through collaboration with colleagues and families. The ideal candidate will possess Montessori credentials and a commitment to diversity, ensuring each child's unique needs are met. Join a vibrant community dedicated to inclusive education and professional growth, where your contributions will shape the future of our students and enrich our school culture.

Qualifications

• Culturally aware applicants for a progressive Montessori program.
• Experience with multi-age learning environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of students’ classroom experience.
• Prioritize the safety and well-being of all students.
• Maintain communication with peers and families.

Skills

Montessori Education

Classroom Management

Collaboration

Communication

Education

BA/BS Degree

AMS or AMI Credentials

Job description

ABOUT US:
Kingsley Montessori School is a toddler through sixth grade independent school of roughly 300 students in Boston’s historic Back Bay. Our mission is to engage the mind, hands, and heart of each child to nurture resilient explorers, confident learners, and empathetic citizens.A diverse, equitable, and inclusive community is integral to fulfilling our mission. Kingsley Montessori School strives to be a place where each person feels a sense of belonging and respect, recognizes and appreciates the richness that is added to our community through diversity, and is empowered to take action against injustices. We actively create such a community through our programming, our professional development, and our hiring, admissions, and governance practices.Kingsley’s high standards of professionalism are maintained through supportive and ongoing supervision and evaluation, development, and growth.

DESCRIPTION:

Kingsley is looking for culturally aware applicants for a progressive Montessori program that honors educational best practices. As a Preschool Lead Teacher for ages 3-6, the successful candidate will share responsibility for leading all aspects of students’ classroom experience, including developing strong partnerships with colleagues and families. All lead teachers attend regular meetings and observe, advise, and serve as a mentor and role model in the areas of student needs, preparing the classroom environment, curriculum development and delivery, classroom routines, family communication, and record keeping. Preschool Lead Teachers report to the Director of Early Childhood Education. We actively seek candidates who will reflect and enhance the racial, cultural, and gender diversity of our school community.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Prioritize the safety and well-being of all students
• A strong understanding of the developmental needs of 3-6 year-olds
• Lead academic and behavioral routines
• Maintain communication with peers and families and exhibit a receptive and collegial demeanor
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty to enhance curriculum and community
• Perform arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, monitoring, and other support duties as needed
• Participate in and support special events/activities
• Participate in professional development initiatives
• Write Winter and Spring reports summarizing students and their progress
• Serve as a resource for families
• Maintain professional communication with peers and families and exhibit a receptive and collegial demeanor
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty
• Perform arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, monitoring, and other support duties as needed
• Participate in and support special events/activities
• Participate in professional development initiatives

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• BA/BS; 2-6 American Montessori Society (AMS) or Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) credentials
• Preferred three years teaching experience
• Experience with a variety of instructional methods and multi-age learning environments

TO APPLY, CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• Cover letter describing your interest in the position including your background and experience
• Current resume
• List of three current/past supervisors with email addresses and phone numbers

Kingsley Montessori School values and celebrates diversity because it makes us a better employer, builds a stronger school community, develops a sense of collaboration, and encourages mutual respect and broader thinking. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Kingsley is committed to equitable compensation for all faculty. Faculty salaries are determined based on an experience-based step scale, ensuring fair pay for those with similar teaching experience. Starting salaries for full-time teachers typically range from $55,000 to $90,000, with the low end reflecting less experienced educators and the higher end recognizing those with over 20 years of teaching expertise.