Upper Elementary Lead Guide

Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Professional development budget

Job summary

Oak Grove Montessori School in Washington D.C. seeks a Lead Guide for the Upper Elementary program starting in the 2026-27 school year.

The school emphasizes Montessori excellence, social equity, and spiritual formation, with an adolescent program launched in 2024 and AMI-recognition across levels. The role offers a collaborative environment with a strong parent partnership, ongoing professional collaboration with the Washington Montessori Institute, and a commitment to accessibility and

Qualifications

• Lead Guide for Upper Elementary program.
• AMI recognition of Montessori levels (Primary, Elementary, Adolescent).
• Commitment to ABAR and equity in education.

Responsibilities

• Lead Upper Elementary curriculum and instruction.
• Collaborate with staff across disciplines and with Washington Montessori Institute.
• Support ABAR, equity, and spiritual formation goals for adolescents.
• Engage families through Oak Grove's Parent Co-operative model.

Education

AMI-recognized Montessori education

Job description

Upper Elementary Lead Guide | Oak Grove Montessori School | Washington D.C.

Oak Grove Montessori School is seeking a Lead Guide for our vibrant Upper Elementary starting in the 2026-27 school year. For 45 years, Oak Grove Montessori School has been a cornerstone of Montessori education in the D.C. region, offering a rare blend of high-quality Montessori practice paired with deep commitment to social equity and spiritual formation. Our Adolescent Program launched in 2024. The school is AMI-recognized at the Primary, Elementary, and Adolescent levels.

Why Join Oak Grove?

We are uniquely dedicated to financial accessibility; our tuition level is 70% lower than typical independent schools in the area, and nearly half of our families receive need-based tuition assistance, creating a truly diverse socioeconomic community.

Rooted in Spiritual Formation

We seek to support the spiritual and moral development of adolescents alongside their academic and social growth. Our lower school program is uniquely integrated with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, an expansive spiritual formation program rooted in Montessori principles. This is a community where all faiths are celebrated and each person is encouraged to honor their religious traditions more fully and faithfully in their own lives.

Active ABAR Commitment

We are a POC and LGBTQIA affirming community that actively engages in Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism (ABAR) work across all levels of the school.

A Collaborative Environment

Our staff is collegial and collaborative, and educators work closely together across disciplines to support adolescents through integrated, experiential learning. Oak Grove also enjoys a close partnership with the nearby Washington Montessori Institute, providing ongoing opportunities for professional collaboration and growth.

A Strong Parent Partnership

Oak Grove’s Parent Co-operative model creates an unusually engaged and connected school community. Families play an active role in supporting the life of the school through service, leadership, and community participation, fostering deep relationships between parents, staff, and students. This spirit of shared investment and collaboration is central to Oak Grove Montessori School's culture and helps sustain our commitment to accessibility, belonging, and community care.

Compensation includes health insurance, retirement contributions, competitive salaries, and a dedicated professional development budget. Full and part time positions are available.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Oak Grove Montessori School is committed to equal employment opportunity. We are proud of our diversity, and we work hard to make sure that people are treated fairly so that they may grow and achieve their full potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected right. In addition, Oak Grove Montessori School has a zero tolerance policy concerning any form of sexual harassment.