Upper Elementary Teacher

American Montessori Society Inc; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Upper Elementary Teacher to join its vibrant community. This role involves guiding students in grades 4-6, fostering their development, and encouraging independent exploration. The school emphasizes practical life skills, community building, and real-world learning through unique projects and service initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of Montessori philosophy, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for nurturing student growth. Join a supportive team dedicated to creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Montessori Elementary AMI or AMS Certification or willingness to enroll in training.
• Strong understanding of Montessori philosophy and curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Guide students in grades 4-6 to support their development and exploration.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.

Skills

Montessori Philosophy

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Creativity

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Montessori Certification

Job description

Cambridge Montessori School, founded in 1963, currently serves 150 students from toddler through 8^th grade. We are seeking an Upper Elementary Teacher to join our vibrant community. The Upper Elementary Teacher will work alongside the Upper Elementary Lead Teacher to guide students in grades 4-6 to support their development, guide independent exploration, and cultivate a community of curiosity and collaboration.

Our program has a strong focus on practical life, community building, and community service. In addition to our academic work, some unique highlights of the program include:

• We encourage students to initiate large-scale projects that involve research, writing, experiments and hand-on components. Students’ interests culminate in a senior project, presented to the community at the end of their 6^th grade year.
• We do frequent student-planned going-outs and inviting-ins for students to find more real-world information about topics they are researching.
• We run a bi-weekly community lunch program, involving planning, shopping for, cooking and serving lunch to the class and other members of our school community.
• We plan service projects for the greater community a few times a year.
• We write and perform a play based on a book.

Qualifications:

• Montessori Elementary AMI or AMS Certification or willingness to enroll in a qualified Montessori training program.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Previous experience working with elementary-aged students (in a Montessori environment preferred).
• Strong understanding of Montessori philosophy and curriculum.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
• A passion for working with and supporting students’ growth and independence.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible to the needs of students.
• Creativity to design and facilitate projects that align with students’ interests and goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with our parent community.

• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset with an ability to give and receive feedback.

Cambridge Montessori School provides a competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are interested and meet the qualifications, please send a resume and cover letter to Sue Angelides at [e-mail].