Senior Montessori Lead Teacher & Curriculum Coach

Northstar Preschools; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Professional development

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Northstar Preschools seeks a seasoned Montessori educator to lead a primary mixed-age Montessori classroom and coach teachers across our program. The role splits ~70% Lead Teacher and 25–30% Curriculum Coach.

Ideal candidates hold Montessori certification (AMI or AMS) with 3–5+ years of lead teaching, mentoring experience, strong communication, and willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Montessori certification (AMI or AMS) strongly preferred; significant Montessori classroom experience considered.
• 3–5+ years of lead teaching experience in a Montessori setting.
• Experience mentoring or coaching other educators.
• Strong communication skills and ability to give and receive feedback with grace.
• CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain upon hire).
• Must pass background check and meet state licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and steward an authentic Montessori environment for children ages 3–6.
• Deliver individualized lessons, track developmental progress, and guide each child’s learning journey.
• Build strong partnerships with families through warm, consistent communication.
• Maintain a community of grace, courtesy, and mutual respect.
• Follow all school policies, safety procedures, and licensing requirements.
• Observe classrooms and provide reflective, growth-oriented feedback to teachers.
• Model Montessori lessons and support teachers in deepening their practice.
• Lead coaching conversations on curriculum, materials, and environment design.
• Support onboarding of new staff and contribute to school-wide professional development.

Skills

Strong communication

Mentoring

Feedback

Education

Montessori certification (AMI/AMS)

Job description

Northstar Preschools seeks a seasoned Montessori educator to lead a primary mixed-age Montessori classroom and coach teachers across our program. The role splits ~70% Lead Teacher and 25–30% Curriculum Coach.

Ideal candidates hold Montessori certification (AMI or AMS) with 3–5+ years of lead teaching, mentoring experience, strong communication, and willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid and pass background checks.