Upper Elementary Montessori Guide — Hands-On Learning

Association Montessori International/USA (AMI/USA); Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Small-school environment

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Children's House Montessori in Traverse City seeks a full-time Upper Elementary Guide (4th-6th) to join a collaborative teaching team at our Long Lake Campus, eight acres west of the city by Grand Traverse Bay.

You will design and implement interdisciplinary, experiential lessons that foster independence, curiosity, community, and responsibility, while co-planning a two-year curriculum and supporting students’ growth socially and academically.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education.
• AMI or AMS Montessori Certification required.
• Experience teaching elementary-age students.
• Strong commitment to Montessori principles.
• Passion for working with elementary students.
• Organized, assertive; Humble, compassionate, curious and patient.
• Experience designing interdisciplinary, experiential learning opportunities.
• Positive, adventurous outlook and joy.

Responsibilities

• Engage students in individual and group work.
• Develop and implement interdisciplinary lessons that encourage hands-on learning.
• Foster a supportive, community-oriented classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to design innovative curricula.
• Travel overnight with students (up to 3 nights per year).
• Support students in their personal growth, social development, and academic journey.

Skills

Montessori principles

Collaborative teaching

Interdisciplinary learning

Classroom communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

AMI/AMS Montessori Certification

Job description

The Children's House Montessori in Traverse City seeks a full-time Upper Elementary Guide (4th-6th) to join a collaborative teaching team at our Long Lake Campus, eight acres west of the city by Grand Traverse Bay.

You will design and implement interdisciplinary, experiential lessons that foster independence, curiosity, community, and responsibility, while co-planning a two-year curriculum and supporting students’ growth socially and academically.