Upper Elementary Assistant Teacher

kingsleymontessori; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley Montessori in Boston is seeking an Upper Elementary Assistant Teacher beginning August 17, 2026. This role involves sharing responsibilities with Lead Teachers and contributing to a progressive curriculum based on Montessori principles. Ideal candidates will have a BA/BS and preferably an MA, along with strong collaborative skills.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $42,000–57,000 annually, dependent on experience, and commitments to professional development and DEI work.

Qualifications

• Reflective and intentional educator.
• Commitment to professional growth and best practices in education.
• Experience with independent school settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Share responsibility with Lead Teachers for classroom experiences.
• Develop strong partnerships with parents and colleagues.
• Attend regular meetings and fulfill administrative duties.

Skills

Collaborative work

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Instructional methods

Multi-age learning environments

Education

BA/BS degree

MA degree preferred

Job description

Upper Elementary Assistant Teacher

Beginning August 17, 2026

Description and Requirements

Kingsley is looking for applicants for the position of Upper Elementary Assistant Teacher. We seek reflective, intentional educators who want to contribute to a progressive, integrated curriculum informed by Montessori pedagogy and principles. As an Assistant Teacher, this individual will share responsibility with Lead Teachers, for all aspects of each of our students’ classroom experience and for developing strong partnerships with parents and colleagues. Other important duties include advancing your professional and personal growth and fulfilling administrative duties. All teachers attend regular meetings and share responsibilities with other faculty in the areas of curriculum management, classroom schedules, record keeping, student needs, and the classroom environment. Upper Elementary Assistant Teachers report to the Director of Elementary Education.

This role reports directly to the Director of Elementary. Expected working hours will be 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and one day a week 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to help support KMS Auxiliary Programming and will include occasional evening commitments. Candidates with independent school experience, advanced degrees and strong backgrounds teaching and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) work will be preferred.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required; MA degree preferred
• American Montessori Society (AMS) or Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) teaching credentials are a plus but are not required
• Experience with a variety of instructional methods and multi-age learning environments
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty to enhance curriculum and community
• Commitment to meeting the needs of each child
• Commitment to professional growth and best practices in education

Benefits

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 $42,000-57,000.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.