Upper Elementary Lead Teacher

Guidedstudies; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Montessori school in Honolulu seeks an Upper Elementary Lead Teacher. The role involves delivering Montessori lessons, collaborating with a co-lead guide, and engaging with parents. Candidates should hold Montessori credentials and be willing to commit to a 3-year cycle. This unique opportunity offers a chance to live and work in Hawaii's vibrant community with a rich educational history.

Qualifications

• Hold Montessori credentials with classroom experience.
• Be innovative and effective communicators.
• Be open to relocating to Honolulu and committing to a 3-year cycle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Montessori lessons to upper elementary students.
• Collaborate daily with a co-lead guide and support staff.
• Confer regularly with parents.
• Contribute to a positive team culture.

Skills

Effective communication

Innovative teaching

Strong listening

Parent conferencing

Education

Montessori credentials (MACTE/AMS or AMI)

Job description

Upper Elementary Lead Teacher in Honolulu, HI, US

Montessori Community School (MCS) is seeking a passionate and experienced Upper Elementary Lead Guide to join our well‑established Montessori program in the heart of Honolulu. This is a unique opportunity to live and work in a vibrant island community, while being part of a deeply rooted school with a 50+ year history.

Responsibilities include:

• Deliver Montessori lessons to upper elementary students
• Collaborating daily with a co‑lead guide and support staff
• Conferencing regularly with parents
• Contributing to a positive, communicative team culture

Come teach, grow, and thrive in paradise with a school that values connection, curiosity, and community.

To apply, please send your resume and a brief statement of interest to [e-mail].

Preferred candidates:

• Hold Montessori credentials (a MACTE accredited program/AMS or AMI) and ideally have classroom experience
• Are innovative, effective communicators, and strong listeners
• Are open to relocating to Honolulu and committing to supporting the school through a 3‑year cycle, assuming mutual fit

Montessori Community School (MCS) is a private, non‑profit Montessori school serving fewer than 200 students, ages 2–12. We are accredited by the Hawai’i Association of Independent schools (HAIS) and the American Montessori Society (AMS). We are committed to adhering to Montessori principles while supporting the needs of our students in the Hawai’i community.

Salary range: commensurate with experience