Montessori Primary Lead Teacher

Spark Montessori is an authentic Montessori school that seeks a Montessori trained teacher to guide one of our Primary (3-6) classrooms.

Key Candidate Skills and Attributes:

• Alignment with organizational mission and values (see below)
• Passion for the Montessori pedagogy and working with young children
• An independent thinker with a bias towards purposeful action
• Exhibit patience, organization, and leadership in the classroom
• Ability to coach/mentor classroom assistants
• Receptive to input, feedback, and ideas
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with their teammates
• Willingness and ability to creatively and proactively solve problems
• Commitment to continuous professional development and growth

Credential Requirements:

• AMS, AMI, MACTE certified at the Primary level (3-6)
• At least 2 years of experience working in a Montessori classroom
• Meet the DCFS requirements for a teacher

Compensation: Compensation will be competitive and based on experience.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Professional Development Support, Tuition Remission, Paid School Breaks, Holidays, Personal, and Sick Days (33+ paid days off, which increases over time)

Spark Montessori's Mission

Provide an authentic, dedicated, and modern Montessori experience for children so that they may discover and nurture the unique Spark within themselves, build self-discipline, awareness, intellectual independence, and competence through important reality-oriented, sensory-focused work, and apply their skills and passion towards constructing a happy, fulfilled, self-actualized life.

Spark Montessori’s Organizational Values

• Commitment to Montessori Principles and Practices
• Respect for the Child and Childhood
• Support the Whole Child and the Whole Family
• Growth Mindset
• Collaborative Culture with Open Door Policies
• Community Outreach and Engagement
• Open to Modern Research
• Approach the World with Joy and Reverence

Job Type:

• Full Time
• Year Round

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Requirement)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Childhood General Education Teachers: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person